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Will I Ever Be Able to Bench Press Hard After I Heal From LapBand?

What does a LapBand scar look like?

Hi gang, **Update** I've jumped through some of the hoops to get LapBand. Completed my pysche evaluation and passed. Finished and completed my nutrition meeting at the hospital. Went to the LB seminar. And have only 2 months til I complete my 6-month diet plan as required. However... After reading the posts concerning fills... and hearing other folks problems, is it really worth to continue to get this thing? I want to get it because of my health... but some of the posts on here really have me thinking if I should do it. *starving *vomiting and so on.... I'm really concerned and want to make the right choice.

You guys are the best. Best wishes to all, and I'll keep you updated:)

Does LapBand surgery leave big scars?

Hi, I'm very self-consious about my body. How will the nurse or surgeon weigh me when I go in to meet them? A robe? My underwear? Please help, Thank you guys:)

Hi guys, I have Virginia Medicare and Medicaid. I think Medicare is my primary. Anyway, is 40 BMI pretty much required by most, if not all insurance (without having co-morbidtalities listed)? My BMI is 36. Thanks guys, Have a fun and safe weekend.

Will insurance companies accept major depression (weight related) as a possible reason to help get LapBand? David

Hi, is there a broader list of health reasons... insurance companies look for when approving the Lap Band surgery? I've heard of sleep apnea, hyper tension. Know of a more broader list? I have Medicaid. PS... The hospital kept me overnight from a swollen Pancreas. Can this be a possible result from over-eating? Please help.

Hi, this past Spring I went to the Lap Band seminar at St. Mary's hospital in Richmond, VA. I thought I could beat my binge eating on my own til now. I have Medicaid/Medicare. My BMI is in high 30's.. What's the easiet way to get started on my Lap Band journey. Please help, Chris D.J. PS... I'm not 100'% sure if my overnight stay in the hospital last week had anything to do with binge eating. My pancreas for some reason was too swollen to go home until I had test's. Can I use that reason for my insurance?