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

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.

Insurance or self: The band sleeve and bypass are covered by many insurance companies. Medicare covers all. Some patients pay cash or finance. Band and sleeve are about 10-12000 total price.

You or insurance: Either you pay directly or insurance or a combination of both.

Usually insurance : Most insurances now pay for bariatric surgery including medicare. Check with your insurance provider to see if it is a covered benefit. Or most surgeons offer self pay for the surgeries as well.