Question 1

i have a colectomy it done over 20 yrs ago ant to get lap band surgery would be safe for me had colectomy done for crohn's  disease  and colectomy can i have a lap band surgery even thought i have the colectomy done overr 20 years ago

Accepted Answer

In : In general, having a colon resection should not interfere with having a band or a sleeve gastrectomy since the surgeon doesn't have to interact with the portion of intestines that were involved in the original colon surgery.  If your colectomy was for crohn's disease, technically the lap band and possibly the realize band are contraindicated (please confirm with your bariatric surgeon).  Any other cause for colectomy including ulcerative colitis shouldn't be an issue in terms of getting the band.

Good luck.

Question 2

how much does lap band surgery cost?

Accepted Answer

Depends on place: Cash price for lap band surgery varies by location but generally it can be anywhere from $9000 to $15000  depending on where you go and how long they keep you in the hospital or surgery center.

Question 3

can insurance cover lap band surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the insurance company and the physician and hospital it would be performed at.

Question 4

who will pay for lap-band surgery or the dr who will perform it?

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Insurance, usually: Insurance companies will screen all patients who are candidates for obesity surgery--lap bands, sleeve gastrectomy, or gastric bypass.  If the patient meets the criteria for being sufficiently obese, and/or having weight-related health problems, insurance will usually cover the procedure and physicians' fees.  Often, psychologic counseling and nutritional counseling will be necessary in advance.

Question 5

is there anyway i could get the lap band surgery paid by medicaid?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This is regulated by the state you live in and their specific regulations. It is a benefit in many states, but unfortunately most bariatric surgeons don't accept patients with medicaid because it doesn't cover their costs.

Question 6

can regional anesthesia be safely used for lap band surgery?

Accepted Answer

Mostly general: Most bariatric surgeries need general anesthesia to ensure skeletal relaxation - required for surgical precision.

Question 7

is having lap band surgery really the answer for most obese?

Accepted Answer

No: No one size fits all here.  Lap band is adjustable and reversible but it does not work for some patients and complications do arise at times to require revision or removal.  Bypass has been proven to be more durable overtime.  If you are considering any bariatric procedure, a complete evaluation is required for you to understand the appropriate options.

Question 8

is a lap band surgery required if i have a high hba1c reading?

Accepted Answer

No: A high hba1c is more indicative that your blood sugar is not well controlled. You should talk to you medical doctor or your endocrinologist to help you optimize your treatments. Getting a lap band is probably something you and your medical doctor should talk about.

Question 9

gf had lap band surgery and she is having severe pain in the leg. why?

Accepted Answer

Possible DVT: Any gastric surgery enhances the risk of developing a dvt, deep venous thrombosis.  If one has leg pain post-gastric bypass, a venous duplex ultrasound of each leg is mandatory, lest you develop a pulmonary embolism and die.

Question 10

can lap band surgery cause vagus nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Potentially: Any surgery to the stomach can potentially injure the vagus nerve, as it enervates the stomach.

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