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deleted...got all the input I need for now. Thanks to EVERYONE that responded!

I have to pay cash (sometimes I contemplate gaining weight to get it covered by ins, though. lol), but was wondering (for those that have had it approved by insurance)-was it 100% paid for? or did you have to pay anything--if so, how much? thanks~

thanks again everyone! so much great info. to help me decide.

so, Im planning on getting my procedure during christmas holidays...how long do I need to do the pre-diet? either way, Im going to keep the date--but I was just wanting to get a realistic idea of my holidays may actually be like! thanks!

thanks for the info. Im gonna check him out. my only issue is the distance from los angeles and my family being able to be near for support. but will still check it out!

wow!thats alot less expensive than the two prices I got quoted in los angeles...13k minimum (because he said its a favor to the friend who referred me) & "18k ish"from another dr.

so I've been quoted two different prices and was just wondering if anyone here might be willing to share the approximate cost of their procedure? thanks again for sharing so much!

wow! im so happy that I asked! quite a differing range--from zero to $15 to $250. okay, thanks sooo much, I wont be seeing teh dr. again for a few weeks which is when I give him my final decision, yet I still wanted to get an idea about certain things. I will definately have to pay cash because Im 30BMI and I've had two dr.s say that it will always get denied by insurance unless Im at a 40bmi or 35 bmi with 2 major health issues (I currently have severe sleep apnea which is still not enough for insuraance to want to pay). YOu guys are sooo amazing & I thank you for you help/advice!

hello, I am saving to have my procedure because it wasnt approved by insurance. does anyone know the approximate cost for visits to get the band adjusted/ post op appointments?

THANKS EVERYONE for sharing your information with me!I am so glad that I found this website. I cant believe that some of you actually only had one or two inciscions...Im going to have look into that type of procedure as well.

Hello! i psted this on the post op board because i figured more people who have had the procedure would check this board. 1)Sooo...Im saving to get the procedure done and was wondering two things: is anyone willing to show what the scars look like? or can you describe how large they are? 2)also, how is your quality of life...its great that after the three meals per day you feel full quicker...however, do u find yourself fighting hunger in between meals? socially, is life more difficult when it comes to the enjoyment you used to get from eating? are you able to go out to eat with friends/ go to starbucks etc without feeling deprived? I cant stop wondering what i will do socially if i cant go out like i do now...or where i will go out in the future, if i cant do restaurants etc THANKS FOR SHARING!