Is there any programs out there that help with the cost of gastric bypass or lap-band surgery?

Question

I need to loose wait! Please dont tell me about diets or other things, its not that I appreciate the advice or help I am just really in need and I do know there is more to it than a quick fix surgery, I just have never been even lean Ive always been overweight and I have a bad thyroid and take meds for it. I also have rumitoid arthritis and so its very painful for me to do serious exercise, although I do have 4 kids 11, 9, 3, 1 1/2 that keep me on my toes but it doesnt help and I am afraid I may have a heart-attack otherwise.

Answer 1

you have to have your doctor state that it is medically nessary as is poses a serious threat to your health & could result in your demise......still you have to chck w your insurance company as to what will & will not be covered...as far as gastric bypass/lapband is concerned you have to medically NEED it to qualify for insurance and/or assistance at least this is true to the very best of my knowledge

Answer 2

Lap band/Gastric Bypass Surgery /gastrectomy/stomach stapling (all types of bariatric surgery) is very safe nowadays.It is very cheap in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges obesity surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.

I have also read that they arrange financing for american and canadian patients as obesity surgery is not covered by insurance.They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your obesity surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

My cousin got her surgery for gastric bypass in India through the forerunners healthcare .She is more than very happy with the results.She has lost 65lbs in 5 months.She just paid 25% of the amount she was quoted in USA and is all praise for this forerunners healthcare company.hope this helps

http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com

Answer 3

hi, u hav to do Ram Dev Maharaj's yoga that cd is also available as per u hav to do daily early morning to do pranayamam kapalvathi, n anulob vinulob thats breathing in n out excercis. not necessary for any surgery. North India n South also doing this yoga It will cure any ailment whatever it is.

Answer 4

Check with your insurance company. Many health insurers cover the procedure if you meet the criteria.

Answer 5

just check with internal medicine or a doctor to give you information on it.... maybe web md or something