Do I Qualify? 5'2" And 195 Pounds

[Jenny12 361]

I am 5'2" and 195 pounds and wondering if I will qualify for lap band surgery.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

With co-morbity factors like diabetes, High blood pressure, PCOS you may qualify depending on your insurance. The lowest Is generally BMI of 35 and yours is 35.7. On the other hand, there are many who had the surgery with lower BMIs. Talk to your GP and see if he thinks you would benefit.

[acoleman380 23]

My BMI was 32 and I qualified

[line-dancer 810]

The insurance company makes the rules and then the doctor helps you forfill thiere wishes...call and see everyone is differant

[NurseLydsss 59]

If you are paying out of pocket, you are more then qualified ...I'm 5'2 and was 191lbs when I had my surgery.....but through insurance, it's a different story...they have lots of rules...

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

I would first call to see If your insurance covers banding. If so ask them what their standards are. If they don't and you choose to be self pay or you want to see if your doctor can help you can discuss it with him