Can You Get Approved For Lap Band Surgery If You Have No Health Problems?

[B-52 7,113]

I know I'm posting a lot of questions but this is the only place where I can get answers lol. But I want to get the surgery but I have no obesity related diseases. I'm pretty darn healthy. Is having a bmi of 46 going to be enough? I want to lose weight before I develop any obesity related diseases.

Being "Morbidly Obese" is a Health Problem

[haapae1976 1]

I started my process in Feb 2011 and just had my lap band surg on Dec 7. I had no health issues whatsoever I WAS 286,8 my bmi like 52. CHECK w/your ins I have bcbs they required I have 7mos of nutriton(which Iam so thankful now that I have had the surg) PLUS I hadto lose 20lbs prior to surgery. As of today 4wks out from surgery I am 244.4, and really looking forward to chewing my food. Good luck.

[54Shirley 105]

Contact your Ins. Company, and find out the criteria.

Those Sore Knees that you talked about ? That's one, Irregular Periods ? That's another one.

And you thought you had nothing wrong with you Ha. !

Just make sure you let the surgeon know about these issues. He can only take your word about those Ache Knees, there is really no way to check.

So just start explaining if he asks you.

Because they can help you, if you need them.

Take Care, Shirley.

[Jim1967 3,569]

He can only take your word about those Ache Knees, there is really no way to check.

So just start explaining if he asks you.

Because they can help you, if you need them.

Take Care, Shirley.

Actually you could have arthritis in those knees and if so they can pick that up on an x-ray. I have a touch of arthritis in both knees and they were able to see it on an x-ray.

[54Shirley 105]

So did I. When I told him I was seeing a Orthopedic surgeon for the problem, he just chalked it up.

I had both knees replaced, and that was do to the weight.

[Jim1967 3,569]

I am hoping it wont come to knee replacement for me. Right now they crack and pop pretty good especially when I go from sitting for a long time to standing up. Once I am up and moving I generally OK unless I do something to put strain on them. I am hoping once this weight comes off the knees will feel better.

[54Shirley 105]

Good Luck on that one, I wish only the best....

I have NO REGRETS ! at all.

Mine were eaten eaten away from Arthritis.

Now ,I walk unassisted, I work out in a Pool, and Gym.

I can hustle if I need to, but I can not run ?

Maybe when all the weight comes off, I will be able too.

Will see.

Shirley.

[B-52 7,113]

Don't forget, ultimately, after all clearances are done, your PCP must do a "Face to Face" and write the LMN - Letter of Medical Neccesity. This is the document he/she completes and signs, convincing the Insurance Co. Why you need this surgery.

I deal with these everyday and although many are simply check boxes, there is always a place for a narrative. Can also type a letter and attach to the LMN.

Everything else supports this document and is usually done last.