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Hello Group My name is Len and I'm in California. I'm new to this group and trying to figure out how to post a question. If I'm not in the right section, can someone help? My insurance (Blue Shield HMO)has recently approved me for a consultation for bypass surgery. I went to Cedars Sinai Hospital and met with a wonderful doctor, Gary Furman. He recommends the Lapband for me. After hearing the facts on the two options I really don't want my "innards" cut up and disected. I would like to have the lapband surgery. In looking at my insurance brochure, it seems as though they approve the bypass but not the lapband which seems ludicriss to me. I would REALLY appreciate some advice. Thanks Len

Hello Group My name is Len and I'm in California. I'm new to this group and trying to figure out how to post a question. If I'm not in the right section, can someone help? My insurance (Blue Shield HMO)has recently approved me for a consultation for bypass surgery. I went to Cedars Sinai Hospital and met with a wonderful doctor, Gary Furman. He recommends the Lapband for me. After hearing the facts on the two options I really don't want my "innards" cut up and disected. I would like to have the lapband surgery. In looking at my insurance brochure, it seems as though they approve the bypass but not the lapband which seems ludicriss to me. I would REALLY appreciate some advice. Thanks Len