When we think of a surgery that will make us healthier and improve our way of living, we automatically think it’s expensive and we can’t afford it. There’s many information in the web of what are our options in order to afford the Lap Band.

First thing we have to do in order to start our research about the lap band is find a lap band seminar near you. In these seminars you can have a one on one interaction with the doctor and many other people that are interested in changing their way of life. In these seminars you will de discussing the purpose of the lap band, how the procedure is done, diet information and information about what complications there could be.

In most cases right after seminar patients will be able to meet with finance personnel to discuss about lap band prices, and show you what the options on affording this surgery. Most lap bands are covered by insurances. Some other insurance companies have to meet several requirements before approval. Lap band aetna insurance states, “Most Aetna HMO and QPOS plans exclude coverage of surgical operations, procedures or treatment of obesity unless approved by Aetna. Some Aetna plans entirely exclude coverage of surgical treatment of obesity” Another option is lap band financing. There’s programs that can help the patient with their financial needs, with small payment plans and/or if the patient has bad credit. This application process is nice and simple.