Raise Money for Lap-Band Surgery

If you are significantly over weight and have not been able put off and keep off the weight with diet or exercise, you may want to consider the Lap-Band surgery. The Lap-Band is an object that is surgically placed around your stomach. This will significantly limit the amount of food it takes for you to feel full and in turn leads to rapid weight loss. However, the procedure can be expensive (the actual price varies but is around $7,000-$10,000) so you may need to find a way to raise money for the costly procedure.

Contact your insurance company. Many insurance companies will cover part of the cost of the procedure if it is deemed your weight is life threatening. The actual amount the insurance company covers can very from the insurance provider to your actual plan. You may actually want your doctor to talk to your insurance company. The doctor can explain how you need the Lap-Band and that it isn't just a cosmetic procedure.

Ask friends and family for donations. They will have known for some time abut your weight problems and will most likely offer some sort of financial assistance. Even just a little bit of money hear and there can end up adding to a large sum of money after donations from a variety of sources.

Have a garage sale. This will be not only a great way to get rid of some old stuff taking up room in your home but make some money for your procedure as well. Create signs stating why you are having the garage sale. People may be more inclined to buy more or pay more if they know the money is going towards a good cause.

Ask a local hangout you frequent (such as a restaurant, club or bar) if they would sponsor a donation drive for you. This often will just be a dollar is given to your cause for every drink purchased, or a cover is charged to enter the facility on a specific night and they may ask people to make donations for you as well. If you are a regular at the hang out and the staff knows you this may be a great way to raise the money.

Organize a charitable golf outing at a local golf course (especially if you are a huge fan of the sport). People may be more willing to donate money if they receive something back in return.