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I have medicare and my surgeon advised that medicare requires a 6mo supv diet. I just got off the phone with medicare and was told they do not show that as a requirement only requirement is bmi 35 and a related illness (diabetes, high blood pressure etc). Was told would have to pay a deductible of $1,024.00. and use a approved fac. Just curious if anyone has used medicare for their lap band

oops sorry I see what state u r in

justmeuknow, what state r u in and were there any out of pocket cost

Hi charlotte I have not yet been banded going thru the the should I or shouldnt I, But dont think like that, look at yourself, dont you look good down 108lbs, dont you feel better stay positive, be strong its been over a year for you, DONT GIVE UP,

Hello everyone, I am new to this forum, but I love all the support it has to offer, I was up all nite reading all the posts, trying to help get my mind right for the surgery. I went to a seminar, in fact I went to 2 one in North Carolina where I now live and one in Virginia where I moved from. I have to 6 month supervised diet so in my mind I got time b4 the surgery, but the dr already has me set for psych eval on Dec 30, and a consult with him on Jan 6(whats the rush) . I am a diabetic type 2, and have struggled for years with my weight, I take insulin twice a day, and I want to stop. My pcp agrees that the lap band surgery may be a good choice. I think about the surgery 24/7

romm3 I felt the same way you did I went to the seminar in Oct and put the package away. then this month I filled out the package and faxed it in. KimmyV is right , but I have health problems (diabetic and hgh bld press). The surgery will help me with both.

Good evening everyone I am new here by a couple of days. I just started 6mo supv diet(hoping I dont change my mind) I am a diabetic type2 and take insulin 2x a day. I been having weigh problems for years, I lose, I gain. My bmi is 37, but because I am diabetic and take meds for high blood press, I am ok'd for lap band surgery. If you look at me you would say I dont need the surgery, but the scale says different. A funny story when I went to the lap band seminar a large man said you must be here with someone, I said yes my husband who I pointed to and is very thin:-) he smile and said then you both must be here with someone else, I should have felt good about the comment however I know and my dr knows I am over weight. I come to this forum for encouragement, because I struggle with should I or shouldnt I do the surgery. I know if I get loss weight I can come off the insulin and bld press meds. Its nice to read success stories and here words of encouragement. Thanks for eyes and ears

Has anyone been banded that has type 2 diabetes. curious know how its going. I'm type 2 and was told that with lap band surgery it will help and that I may be able to come off insulin, and also lower my blood pressure. I have no date yet, going thru 6mo supv diet

Hi I'm new here, I have type 2 diabetes and take insulin 2x a day, this is exciting to here, I'm going thru 6mo supv diet starting this month, I'm praying I dont change my mind, just knowing I wont have to take insulin again may make it worth it. I also know that there will be rules that I must follow to be successful. I'm looking at everyones weight loss you all are doing great

so glad to here you are feeling better

so bethm, you did it congrats. You said its not the bad, I have a low tolerence for pain. Glad to know its not so bad

I have not yet been banded, but will talk to dr about port location. I notice you all just had surgery. How r u feeling. I have a low tolerence for pain, wondering if I'm going to be able to deal with it

I have not yet been banded, but glad to know that I can still lose weight at 55. I'm in the begining stages, and still not sure, but reading the previous post everyone is very pleased with their outcome. I am a diabetic (type 2) and take insulin 2x a day. losing weight will really help me a lot