If you are 5'1" tall and weigh 190lbs, is that heavy enough for insurance to pay for lap band surgery?!

Question: If you are 5'1" tall and weigh 190lbs, is that heavy enough for insurance to pay for lap band surgery.?

I know there's guidelines but I don't know what they are.Health Question & Answer

Answers:

Go to the www.LapBandSolutions.com web site and it should give you the information you are looking for. Good Luck
I had lap band 4-16-08 and I am down as of today 60 pounds.Health Question & Answer

I think that height and weight don't play as big of a part in rather insurance will pay as does the question of rather or not you are healthy.

Do you have any weight related sicknesses.? Diabeties.? Trouble Breathing.? These kinds of problems will prompt your insurance to pay.
also, I believe if you doctor reccomends it, then it becomes neccessary and not "elective", Try talking to your doc first. He'll be able to guide ya.Health Question & Answer

It's not just how much you weight for them to pay for it. The insurance companies and doctors want to try other ways of loosing weight before doing surgery. Iike Dieting and exercising.Health Question & Answer

I think the guideline is you need to be 100+ pounds overweight for your body type. I'd suggest you talk to your doctor about it.Health Question & Answer

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If you are 5'1" tall and weigh 190lbs, is that heavy enough for insurance to pay for lap band surgery?!

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