I'm also interested in knowing if there are any plastics people in Omaha who are experienced with bariatric patients.   But I have a feeling not many NE people are on the site...and evidently nobody comes to look at the NE page, Jazzy!   Did you x-post on the plastic surgery page too?   I'd like to know what you find out!

Just wondering why the Lapband?   Does your insurance cover other forms of weight loss surgery?  Just curious because I had the VBG back in 2004 and I am finding that just restriction wasn't enough for me.   Please everyone, don't get me wrong.  I just am curious and interested.  I am not dissing any form of surgery.  Any form that works for the patient is wonderful.   There are times that insurance will cover is you appeal their decision and work with your doctor.  I know there are some great form letters on this site  that you can use to send to the insurance company that may help them change their minds.

Thanks and best of luck to you.

Linda 

Have you gone to one of the info sessions that the hospitals put on?  They will give you all of the options for surgey that the provide.  I'm having the sleeve done in July by Dr. White at Immanuel.  

There is a lot of information on this site.  The forums are great to read for most any question you have.  Good luck.

Hi all.  I'm new here and am considering having the Lapband surgery.  I'm very curious as to the cost as that will determine whether or not I can have it.  My insurance has an exclusion on it for weight loss surgery so it won't cover it.  Thanks for any help.