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Yes. Kaiser SoCal does Bariatric Surgery in 2 of their SoCal locations and 1 bariatric clinic.
The program is called OPTIONS and you have to meet certain criteria and be referred by your doctor. If your BMI is over 40, you automatically quality.
I just went to the orientation class which discusses the 3 different options one has. They go over the different surgeries which include lap band (they don't recommend), Roux-en Y and Sleeve Gastrectomy. You have to take their 12 week course for 2 hours once a week, have a series a blood work performed at week 3 and 10, psychiatric evaluation and they recommend you take a nutrition class. Once you get to the end of your classes you will sit down with the surgeon to decide which of the 3 procedures is best suited for you. You will ultimately make that decision.
Once you finish the class it's a matter of weeks before your surgery is performed.
I found out that it was fairly easy to get my doctor to refer me since my BMI is over 40. So far it has been great and very easy with Kaiser.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 8y agoKaiser PAYS for what you are COVERED for. If your medical insurance coverage doesn't include lap band/gastric bypass surgery, then no - they don't pay for it.
Does Kaiser DO the procedure? Yes - they do. But you need to see if its covered under your policy or else you'll be getting a nice bill for an out of coverage procedure.
Kaiser does pay for the Lap Band. Contact your doctor, for a referral. You will be scheduled for the initial meeting that will cover information on the Lab Band, Gastric, and the Sleeve.
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∙ 11y agoYou have to get Your physician to refer you to their OPTIONS PROGRAM!
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∙ 14y agono , i dont have one
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Does kaiser do lap band surgery?
You have to get Your physician to refer you to their OPTIONS PROGRAM!
What are upmc insurance requirements for lap band surgery?
what are the weight requirments to qualify for the lap band surgery?
What is the difference between gastric band and lap band surgery?
The difference between gastric band surgery and lap band surgery is the type of procedure which is undertaken and the complications which may arise from the surgery.
Where can I find online reviews of the Lap Band surgery?
You can find reviews of the Lap Band surgery at http://www.viewpoints.com/Lap-Band-Surgery-reviews. You could also check out http://www.chasefreedom.com/lapband.html
Does kaiser cover lap band procedures in northern California?
No
What happens if my lap band breaks?
If the lap band breaks the only option is to have surgery.
Does Anthem Blue Cross in Ohio cover lap band surgery?
This does not generally cover lap band surgery. This is not a medically necessary surgery so it is not covered.
What is the mortality rate 1 year after lap band surgery?
Although lap band surgery is a very serious, major surgery, the mortality rate for lap band surgery patients is low compared to most other surgeries. Recent studies have shown that as low as 1 of 2000 lap band patients will experience any sort of lasting complications with less than 5% of lap band patients requiring re-operation. The actual morality rate of lap band surgery patients is less than 1%.
Who does the lap band surgery with medical card?
Who does lap band with medical card in springfield il.
Is Gastric Bypass Surgery more or less dangerous than Lap-Band Surgery?
It's more dangerous than the lap band.
who does lap band surgery?
dr ramos kelly does lap band surgery in your area well you should get all the information here on this site www.abdominoplasty-surgery.com
How effective is Lap-Band surgery?
Lap-Band surgery is extremely effective. But there are always risks depending on the patient, and it should definitely be something to discuss with a physician.
