I am so ready to change my life - even though I think I might just make it based on BMI - I hurt so badly and hope that I will be able to get this done.. I have Crohns disease and am so concerned this could be an issue - Im looking to get as much info and advice as possible ...

Oh also I am in NW Florida Panhandle ...so if anyone is near there - we don't have too many choices but I would love to find the one that is right ...

From what I've read Crohn's is a contraindication for lap band surgery, but I am not a surgeon. Your safest bet is to attend a seminar and ask the surgeon.

i was able to get banded w/crohns. my dr & lapband surgeon are in close contact w/my issues. pm me with any questions.

Wow Luluc you have done fantastic !!

I did attend a seminar ..was not crazy about the doc ...but he did say lap band was ok w/Crohns...

However,I didnt' get the feeling he wanted to do it (??)

BUT ...I have cried for about the last 3 days when I found out that my new job, with my new insuarance is one big lie .. .

My insurance which I was told was great ...comprable to my last ins...if really horrible !

$6000 deductable $0 coinsurance which means nothing is paid until I reach the $6000!

I am so upset...not to mention the lap band is totally excluded anyway ..even if I had $6000

I am so upset , the pain in my body from joint pain and my emotions from not being able to get scripts and the amount of work I have is wearing me down...

so sorry to vent...you have done great ! Keep it up !

I had diverticulitis when I was 23. I had severe infection a fistula form between my colon and bladder. I had a colon resection done.

After talking to my Surgeon We decited the best course for me would be the Lap Band over the By pass.

The first thing out of my mouth was I able to get WLS based on my past surgery and history. I wanted to know right away what my options were. So go get a consult and get your answer.

I am seeing alot people getting upset over insurance. Companies are cutting back Benefits. I just learned My Short term Disbility might not be there when I get my surgery.

thank you justarose,

initially my lapband surgeon was extremely leary in doing the surgery - till he had a conversation w/my gastro.

i have been off meds since surgery in 1996, and i may have had 2-3 flair ups a yr. since it's an autoimmune disease affecting the ileum, bowels, & digestion - banding doesn't sound like a "good fit".

i'm pretty cautious of any "tummy" issues and honestly i've not had any negative issues since being banded.

i'm guessing this would be a case by case issue - but by all means, it's worth a shot at getting a consult.

sorry about the insurance!!