I Had A Liver Transplant Do I Still Qualify For The Lap Band?

[shmona89 0]

Had a live transplant September 2007, and ive gained 80 pounds ever since. Do i still qualify for the lap band? Since i recieve disability i have Medicare and im 23 years old. Will medicare cover my lap band surgery?

[brandice 40]

I am a medicare patient and I am having my surgery on monday. So yes they will pay for it if you meet all the requirements.

[shmona89 0]

Perfecttt!! Thank u. How long did the entire process take?

[brandice 40]

just over 6 months

[shmona89 0]

Woww thats a long time. It cant be any earlier than that?

[brandice 40]

you have to have 6 months of weight management

[shmona89 0]

Ooh i see. I have a appointment for the seminar on wednesday. Thats the first step i believe.

[brandice 40]

yes it is. you're on the right track.

[shmona89 0]

Perfect!! Thank u for you time and your help. Have a great rest of ur night!!

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I have Medicare and was able to have my surgery right away. I went to the seminar in December and was banded in January, so it only took a month. I didn't have to do any diets ahead of time.

However, check with your doctor about your liver. He'll know for sure if it's safe or not.

[shmona89 0]

Well i was banded in October 2013, regardless my post Liver transplant. I weighed 273 pounds on the day of my surgery and now im 212. Im seeing major results. So hopefully ill be under 200 be the end of this year