Would Lap Band fail if they find out i am Bi-Polar.Seeing as i have to talk to a shrink eventually.Maybe they will think ,i have too many problems? and say no.

I don't see why being bipolar would have any effect on getting a lap-band.

Hi there, just found you this thread.. Here's the link: Mental Health and Lapband Life - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum I knew it was on here somewhere.. Hope it helps! Best of luck to you~

Kerri

Edited October 20, 200817 yr by k_podski
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as long as your taking your meds you should be fine im bipolar i had my band done june30th and now i dont need any meds:thumbup:

Hello. I am also severe bipolar. I am going through the process of getting the lapband. As long as you are stable you can get the procedure done. Now, if you are not compliant with your meds and stuff they may question whether you can be compliant with the necessary life changes. However, if you are stable and compliant with your psych doctor everything should be fine. I was told that if I could get a letter from my psych doc I might not even have to see another psych for the eval. I would check with the doc you choose to have the surgery with and see what they say.