I have insurance through my employer I am obese, but at this time do not have any health problems other than the added strain it puts on my heart and joints. no high blood pressure, no high choloesterol, no diabetes, nothing, thankfully.
so I am concerened my insurance wont pay, Oh I do have GERD. Gastroesophagealreflux, but thats all.
2007-03-17 09:06:31 · 2 answers · asked by bex920 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Some insurance companies will pay for the surgery. You have to check your particular policy. You may find if it does cover it it is for those who have developed comorbidities (other illness caused by obesity.) The last person I know who had the surgery is now paralyzed. It is not risk free.
2007-03-17 09:19:28 · answer #1 · answered by professorc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am having the lap band surgery as soon as I lose another 10 lbs. Most Dr's make you lose 10% of your weight before you can get the surgery. I have a few weight related health problems like sleep apnea and severe arthritis. I have Kaiser and they are paying 100% for the surgery.I am having the lap band surgery as soon as I lose another 10 lbs. Most Dr's make you lose 10% of your weight before you can get the surgery. I have a few weight related health problems like sleep apnea and severe arthritis. I have Kaiser and they are paying 100% for the surgery. I know allot of people who had the gastric bypass I only know one other person who got the lap band and she loved the results.
2007-03-17 10:00:04 · answer #2 · answered by cindy c 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋