ShayDee

Hi. I'm new to the forum and I'm researching lap band surgery, trying to have it done by the end of the year. I was wondering, how long does your weight have to be documented before being accepted for the surgery or what are some of the requirements to be eligible besides the BMI? Also, how long is the evaluation period from like when they say you can get the surgery and when you *actually* get the surgery? Thanks, Shannon

Hi, I'm 24 with a 2 year old son and I'm also considering lap band. Before I had my son I had lost 60 lbs but when I was pregnant I inherited hypothyroidism and my metabolism went to sleep and never woke up, apperantly and all the weight and then some came rushing back. So, like you, I'm nervous but there's nothing to lose but weight

Well, I have medicaid and I was originally considering gastric bypass because I had heard medicaid would pay for it but after speaking with my doctor and talking with medicaid, I found out that lap band is much safer and a better choice for me so the insurance thing isn't really an issue so far. But my doctor had told me I needed atleast 6 months of documented obesity in order for them to accept me? Then I have to have a mental and physical evaluation.. is that standard?