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christaO

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  1. My insurance will not cover the cost of lap band surgery I can not afford the cost of the surgery in the states so would really like to chat with some folks that have gone to Mexico and had a good and successful experience
  2. Insurance will not cover lap bad surgery so I would like to chat with some folks that have gone to mexico for lap band surgery and were happy with the results
  3. thanks for the info I am going to a seminar with a new dr Aug 15
  4. Is there anyone who can give me the name of some good yet reasonable doctors for banding since my insurance turned me down I would be very greatful for any help Also I am very greatful I found this sight I too have a hitial hernia and the one seminar I did go to the surgeon said he would NOT do the band if a hernia was present he was very adament, hope to hear from someone soon THANKS
  5. Any chance of getting the Dr Name and actual location to get the surgery done in Michigan for 7,000 would be more than greatful looks like my insurance company is going to deny me and I will be a self pay WOW you did great hope I can do the same Thank you
  6. Any chance of getting the doctors name that will do the banding for 7,000. would greatley appreciate the information THA:thumbup:NKS
  7. I am going to one of Dr Pitts seminar in Aug I am so ready for this but I know I am going to have to fight my insurance company (Blue Cross Blue Shield Alliance)(anyone have that company) every step of the way and will probably also have to use the group I saw on the internet that will rep you if your insurance refuses to help you. It is an Advocacy Center and Obesity Law Center Has anyone ever used them? I also read where someone went to Dr Pitt even though they had to drive 70 miles since he was not as expensive Can anyone tell me the banding cost with Dr Pitt if you are self pay Thanks and Have a Great Day
  8. Hello anyone I am new to this site and I am having alot of trouble finding my way around can anyone tell me how to post a new thread your help is appreciated
  9. HELP I am new and can not figure out how to post a new thread can someone please help me THANKS
  10. thank you for responding and yes I would like as much information as I can get Also was it hard to find a doctor in US to do the fills since they did not due the surgery Are the fills expensive for a self pay person
  11. I would like any information you have and any others who have gone to the same Dr as you then when you needed a fill was it hard to find a doctor since you had the banding in Mexico and also as a self pay are fills expensive, again thanks for responding I really appreciate your help
  12. Is there anyone out there that was banded outside of the United States that is willing to share information with me I would greatly appreciate it since my insurance company wont pay I need to find affordable yet safe surgeons THANKS for any information
  13. christaO posted a blog entry in Blog 70050
    Anyone out there willing to tell me about having banding done out of the country like where how much and the service received I would greatly appreciate any help THANKS
  14. christaO commented on christaO's blog entry in Blog 70050
    Anyone out there willing to tell me about having banding done out of the country like where how much and the service received I would greatly appreciate any help THANKS
  15. I believe I am ready to persue the lapband surgery and now that I have found this sight I am feeling better My insurance company denied me but I am looking into other ways to pay for the surgery. Looking to talk to others with same situations Thanks to whoever started this sight

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