Does My Insurance Cover Lap-Band Surgery?

Most insurances are now offering coverage for the Lap-Band surgery.

At one time it was considered more of an elective surgery; however more and more insurances are now treating Lap-Band surgery as a “medical necessity.”

Category: Bariatric Support, Comorbidities, Financing, Lap Band

Can LAP-BAND Beat My Type 2 Diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels caused by resistance to insulin or a low production of insulin. Statistics show that type 2 diabetes and obesity are the two most globally prevalent health problems . Latest research confirms that not only obesity, but also type 2 diabetes can be resolved with a weight loss procedure.

Category: Bariatric Support, Comorbidities, Lap Band

The Pre-Operative Liquid Diet Before LAP-BAND Surgery

So, you are thinking about having the LAP-BAND Surgery? I am sure you have heard about the possibility of the pre-operative liquid diet prior to surgery. Our surgeons here at the DayOne Health Weight Loss Surgery Center in Chicago, recommend each and every one of our patients complete a 14 day liquid diet prior to their surgery.

Tags: bariatric diet, Lap Band, Nutrition

Category: Lap Band, Nutrition