Category: Medical
-
A Note on Her Option and Other Methods of Treating Menorrhagia
Of the many conditions that women have to deal with, there are a couple of them that cause discomfort, bleeding and unbearable pain in some cases. Doctors say that it is unnecessary for women who have these heavy periods to suffer by considering that it is normal. One of the reasons why this occurs is…
-
Minimally-Invasive Gastric Banding
Losing weight can be a long and sometimes difficult process. When it seems that all else has failed, people are finding that weight-loss surgery is a viable option. One of the most popular forms of gastric banding is the Lap Band System. The lap band is a device that is placed around the stomach to…
-
LAP BAND BMI REQUIREMENTS
United Healthcare Lap Band coverage requires that patients have a BMI of 40 or greater, or if the BMI is over 35, patients must have weight-related illnesses to be covered. Lap band qualifications vary slightly by insurance, but most PPO insurances cover the cost of lapband for those who meet the BMI requirements.