Anyone try to combine lapband w/another abdominal surgery?

[adagray 1]

As I've been looking into getting lapband, it occurs to me that I'd like to get my tubes tied at the same time. Anyone know if this is possible? And, if so, does it complicate the insurance? Like, what if my insurance covers the tubal, but not lapband... how does that work??? Any input/experience w/this would be helpful.

BTW, I know I should tell my DH to just get a V already, but he is so doctor phobic. And, its not just about getting the V, but w/everything doctor related. So, I feel like my best chance of taking care of BC permanently is to just get my tubes tied when I get lapband.

[Tropicana 0]

Highly unlikely this will occur. Gynecologists are trained and certified to do tubal ligations, general surgeons are not. A general surgeon has to get special training to do lap-band procedures, gyncologists do not do these procedures.

The most commonly "combined" procedure with the lapband would be a gallbladder removal.

[Band_Groupie 3]

Not the same thing, but I had my hysterectomy done by my OBGYN and my bladder sling done by my Urologist done one right after each other, same time (2 different Dr's. and even different surgical teams). Now some OBGYN's now do both of these procedures, so this may be a more acceptable to do together, but it can't hurt to check...at the very least you'll be able to find out if there's a reason one should come first. Good luck!

[Dizneycrzd68 0]

The only surgery I was told that my Dr would do with the band is my unbilical hernia surgery. That's covered under my insurance so it won't be a problem to get done... The Tubal might have to be don't separately but I would ck with your dr & insurance

[lesleyhpr08 0]

My OB/Gyn will be performing a total abdominal hysterectomy with the general surgeon on standby. He's the one that suggested we do the LapBand at the same time and the surgeon has agreed. I am switching to my husband's insurance to get the LapBand covered so I'm not sure what we are in for with insurance procedures. Hopefully it will go quickly. I can't put off the hysterectomy much longer. Good luck!