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Thin4me

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  1. My mother has systemic lupus erythematosus. I read on a dr. website that I may not be able to have the lap-Band surgery because a family member has this. Does anyone have or have a family member with lupus and has had the surgery? Do you have any information about this?? I'm worried I won't be able to have surgery and this is the first day I actually called and scheduled my seminar. I was so excited, now I'm worried.:straight
  2. Hi, I am just starting the process of deciding if the Lap-Band is for me. I feel it is the right choice, but I am VERY nervous. I'm 90% sure I will have to self pay. I have BCBS of KC and UHC insurance. I will try but was told no when even discussing having a weight management dr. However, UHC is paying for that, but due to other health issues caused by obesity. I live in KC, MO and plan to look at dr. here. I have two recs, one from my PCP and one from current "weight management" dr. I am also considering Monterrey, Mexico. Has anyone out there been banded in Mexico? The hospital looks high tech and clean! Everything I've read has been very positive. 2 years ago I was diagnosed with Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) and was told I needed to lose weight then. I have only lost 25 lbs since then and have gained back 12. I seem to have the PTC symptoms under control, but am still worried about several health issues. Has anyone had experience w/ PTC and its relationship to obesity? Well, I'll stop and read some more for now. Thanks for all the posts. It has helped me. I can't stop reading!
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    Thin4me Just Starting

    BCBS is from the Lee's Summit School District and UHC the KC Star (McClatchey Group) I'm not even sure where to start to request insurance help. When I asked BCBS reps at enrollment time they said it's not covered. No bariatric. Should I find a dr. first?? Go to a seminar?? Any advice is welcome. THANKS!

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