Lapband surgery

Does anyone know if medicaid and medicare pays for the Lapband surgery? PLEASE HELP my
I'm 326 Pds BMI is 52.3.........3 bulging discs and the startings of health problems. My age is 46 and I'm to young to die please HELP     Thank You  newme09/Lady in weighting to be thin

I am sorry I can't help with your questions, but I wanted to welcome you to a great board.  someone should be able to help you or at least point you in the right direction.  keep coming here for support and to vent though...we love making new friends

I think UIC takes all insurances. They even fight for your coveage.

I don't know how far you are from the Chicago area.

You can try the Suburban Surgical Care Specialist's (The Kane Center).

847-255-9697

Hi and WELCOME!!!!

At the top of the message board in green, is a message "sticky" thread that lists and talks about all the Medicare/Medicaid providers.  I would start there.

Hi, newme. I'm sorry for your situation. I certainly can relate as I was 37 years old and 344 pounds with herniated discs when I decided I needed to do something.

I had the DS 10 months ago and it saved my life and helped me lose almost 170 pounds so far. The weight loss has been effortless and I can eat anything I want, as long as I get my protein in first. I feel fantastic and so far, my labs are great.

No surgeon I consulted (Northwestern, Little Co. and others) thought the LapBand would be a good choice for me as I had so much to lose and it had a high incidence of weight regain. Have you considered either the DS or the RNY?

It sounds like money is a major factor in your decision. The University of Chicago (Drs. Prachand and Alverdy) does the DS and they accept Medicare payment, but there may be a waiting list, but that's not insurmountable.

Please visit the DS and RNY forums to learn or feel free to PM me if you are interested.

Good luck to you!

Nicolle