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Posted October 17, 2004 · October 17, 2004

going to call monday the 18 th. to set my first appt to get started on lapband, i go from 240 to 285 back down to 250, iam sick of the rollercoaster i thought of the full one but this one seems a little easier , some people say i won't qualify ,

5'9 280 perfect blood pressure and heart rate i play a lot of racquetball this must help some what, any i dea if i will qualify for insurance , if not what does this run for cost.

thanks alot

tim

LOVEMEACB4E · October 17, 2004

Think positive. You will qualify. You may be declined once but keep tring. Thats what i had to do.

Penni60 · October 17, 2004

Tim what is your BMI?? If you don't have any co-morbidities then it will be difficult but not impossible to qualify. Most Band Surgeons require your BMI be at least 40 and to be 100 lbs overweight. If you self-pay then the band surgeons may overlook the below 40 BMI.

hagerteresa · October 17, 2004

Hi Tim,

I had my surgery in Mexico and it cost about $9000 which included all pre-testing, hotel, hospital and everything except flight. I know you can find it slightly cheaper in Mexico too. I used an american company that helped arrange everything and I know the cost would have been a couple thousand lower without having used them. I would skip their services. Its not worth it. In the states I have heard prices range from $12,000 to $20,000. Good luck on the insurance route. Teresa