Getting lapband and tubes tied?

frazzledmomof2 · 06-30-2008, 09:14 PM

Just asked my surgeon if I could get my tubes tied during Lap Band procedure? I have been wanting to get my tubes tied but didn't want to go through the whole ordeal of procedure. Now that I'm getting the Lap Band, I thought this is the perfect opportunity. Has anyone else out there had other procedures done during there Lap Band? I'm currently awaiting an answer from doctor.

black_sun99 · 06-30-2008, 11:31 PM

How ironic. I posted the same question in the general forum. A lady said that she had a hernia repaired and banded at the same time. I haven't talked to a doctor yet but I would love to have my tubies tied and banded at the same time. I think that I'm going to call my insurance company tomorrow and see what I have to do to get pre-approved. If your doctor lets you do both let me know.
Take Care
April

frazzledmomof2 · 07-01-2008, 07:21 AM

Will do April. I have not yet heard back from them since they told me they were waiting to ask the main doctor. But I will call today to see if they have an answer for me.

juliegeraci · 07-01-2008, 12:17 PM

I had my tubes tied about 7 years ago before my Lap Band. It was the best decision I ever made. Because I was 100 lbs overweight it was a little rough getting them done lapascopically though. I had to have extra incisions. Good luck.

frazzledmomof2 · 07-01-2008, 01:48 PM

I hope I am able to go through with it. I don't want to be on the pill for the rest of my life and this seems like a good time as any.

juliegeraci · 07-01-2008, 02:15 PM

I hope it works out for you. My insurance covered it with my Gyno all but $10 I believe. It is worth looking into even if you have to have 2 surgeries. Good luck.

frazzledmomof2 · 07-01-2008, 02:53 PM

Just got call from surgeon's office and they said it's fine as long as the GYN I choose will do it laporascopically and works in the same hospital. So now I need to try and find a GYN in that location. She also said it shouldn't add too much time to my surgery since tube tying is quick. So I will keep you guys posted. Thanks for all your feed back.

black_sun99 · 07-01-2008, 09:52 PM

I had my appendix taken out last year. I wasn't quite as big as I am right now but it was still rough on me. I really want my tubes tied because personally I don't want any more kids and I don't want to get in one of those "accident" situations. In my post someone asked me why I wanted my tubes tied at 26. I just don't want any more kids simply as that. :). But anyway. Now I have something to look forward too.
Take Care
April

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Originally Posted by juliegeraci

I had my tubes tied about 7 years ago before my Lap Band. It was the best decision I ever made. Because I was 100 lbs overweight it was a little rough getting them done lapascopically though. I had to have extra incisions. Good luck.

LynneB · 07-01-2008, 10:19 PM

I am surprised your surgeon said yes. My gyn was willing but my surgeon said no way cuz Lap Band is considered a sterile procedure while tube tying is whats called a dirty procedure & it could introduce bacteria into the band site. Good luck & hope it goes well for you. I would have LOVED to get both done at the same time!