Am I a candidate for this surgery?

Kese · 02-07-2007, 01:49 PM

Hello..My BMI is around 36 something...im 5'6" and weigh 225...Im not sure if some doctors would even consider me for this procedure? Help!!

BabyGotBack · 02-07-2007, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kese

Hello..My BMI is around 36 something...im 5'6" and weigh 225...Im not sure if some doctors would even consider me for this procedure? Help!!

A lot of us are in your boat. That is why we had to self pay and a lot of us had to go out of the country.

Kese · 02-07-2007, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyGotBack

A lot of us are in your boat. That is why we had to self pay and a lot of us had to go out of the country.

How much would a trip like that cost including the surgery? Im confused about how to go about this...

rsbg1 · 02-07-2007, 04:47 PM

Hi,:) I'm a self pay and just got my band last Wed in TJ Mexico. My bill was around
$8,500 that's for, Dr. fee, hospital stay, and hotel stay for after or before, pick up at airport etc. Dr. Kuri's one of the best lap band Dr.'s around. check out his web sight at belightweight.com or call 1 800 215-6497 one of his staff can answer all your questions ( they have had the band too) good luck Ted

piercedqt78 · 02-07-2007, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Kese

Hello..My BMI is around 36 something...im 5'6" and weigh 225...Im not sure if some doctors would even consider me for this procedure? Help!!

I am 5' 4 and weighed 232 the day of surgery, my insurance covered it 100%. Do you have any other health problems? I had high cholestrol, and polycystic ovary syndrome, migraines, and knee problems. Most insurance companies require a BMI of 40 or Bmi of 36 with co-morbidities. Best of luck to you, you have come to the right place for information. ~Mandy