How do I get insurance for lap band or bypass surgery if my insurance company has turned me down.?

My insurance company will not cover lap band surgery for me (or gastric bypass for that matter). I have been overweight for years, have sleep apnea, sore knees, and the necessary BMI to qualify. Even the hospital that would do the surgery has told me that they turned them down. Paying for it myself would be out of the question. My company has been using this insurance company for years and years – I do not see them switching carriers in the near future. Is there any way I can get this surgery done? I feel the pros far outweigh the cons.

Carol,

I did not come up with this idea Joe did just above but I did check around about India! I do not have a weight problem when I was treated for sleep apnea with a cpap device it helped me loose weight! Anyway Joe’s idea might really be a practical one, at least one for you to check on!

I do personally know several India citizen doctors here in the States and they are Great! It would be quite an experience for you and really quite practical airfare really is not all that expensive compared to the cost of the proceedure!

Good Luck in your search,

APS

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