29Aug/111
How do I get my insurance to pay for the Lap Band and is it worth it?
I am almost 26, 5'6" and 275 lbs. I have a serious problem with food. I have tried everything under the sun except surgery. I want to do the Lap Band but my insurance (Cigna) is always so vague about coverage. Is the Lap Band worth it and how can I get them to cover it without all the confusing talk?
August 29th, 2011 - 08:11
Work with your bariatric surgeon for the coverage. Some insurances won’t cover lap band because it is still considered new. The lap bank is like any weight loss surgery. It is a tool. It is not a cure. It works for some people and not for others. There are chat rooms you can go to and talk with people who have had it. I have a friend who did it almost 2 years ago and it has worked very well for her.
My insurance would not cover lap band under any circumstances and I did the roux en-y.
Email me if you have questions.