Cost of Lap Band Surgery

Lap-Band surgery is a form of weight loss surgery that, like gastric bypass, alters the anatomy of the stomach to help you reduce food intake. In this procedure, a silicone belt goes around the top of the stomach. The result is that you now have the ability to control your hunger and achieve a feeling of fullness or satiety. Basically, you eat much less and feel full sooner.

The big attraction to the Lap-Band System is its adjustability. The band is connected to a port that enables the device to be inflated over time to cause a more rapid weight loss.

Insurance companies can vary on whether or not they will pay for this surgery, but most insurance companies require a history of previous attempts at weight loss and you need to be at least 100 pounds overweight. If the surgery is a medical necessity that is confirmed by your doctor, your insurance company will normally cover all or part of the cost of surgery. These requirements can differ from one insurance company to another.

The cost of Lap-Band surgery varies from about $17,000 to $30,000, depending on where you live. So if you are paying for the surgery yourself it may be beneficial for you to travel to another city where the surgery is cheaper to have the procedure done. There are numerous lending institutions that will finance medical procedures with low interest rates and low monthly payments.

Additional charges can occur if there are complications with your surgery. Complications directly related to the Lap-Band System:

• The band can spontaneously deflate because of leakage. That leakage can come from the band, the reservoir, or the tubing that connects them

• The stomach pouch can enlarge.

• The stoma (stomach outlet) can be blocked

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