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hi there I am new here. I am looking into this surgery, I am in Utah county and I would love ANY info that you have from Doctors - how much it costs. Also what is the reason for having to keep getting fills?? Thanks.

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Hi Daisymomma

Well, the fills are because the band's full name is the Adjustable Lap Band. The fills are there because everyone is different. Sometimes people need more, sometimes they need less. Many people need a tighter fill as they lose more weight, to maintain the same amount of restriction.

I'm in SE ID, but I don't know where Utah County is. :(

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Hello I live in idaho but i did my surgery on DEC 1 2005 by a dr Christine Richards in SLC it cost me about 13,000.00 I do know some insurance companies pay for it, mine did not. She is a great doctor and has a wonderful support system that comes with this. They call me, they email me, and send me letters. It was and is a great experience any other questions let me know.

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Hi, just want to welcome you to the group. My insurance covered my Band...I paid my part, they paid theirs. Fills are how the band is adjusted to each individual; it's not one size fits all. LOL! Keep reading. Use the search button to find topics you are interested in. PM members if you have questions specific to them. You've got lots of info packed into this little site! Cindy

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Hi Daisymomma!

I live in utah as well. Cache County. As far as doctors in Utah go, I picked Dr. Darrin F Hansen at South Valley Surgical in SLC. My surgery will cost 12,900 and that is including a year of follow up care. So that covers fills, appointments and all that jazz. I think that they have a website even svsurgical.com. Welcome to the group here, you will find lots of great stuff on here. So glad that there are more utahns on this site!

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Dr. McKeen in Provo does the surgery. He has an office in California and a office in Utah. He rotates offices. I've heard good things about him. I went to Mexico and have my follow ups with a radiologist in Payson. Let me know if you need numbers and i'll see what I can find.

Good Luck!

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I am getting baned on 1-26 by dr Layton Alldredge in Sandy.

the cost is around 13K but includes the frist year of fills and a support group.

I sent my papers in the frist week on Jan, and since I am private pay happening very quickly.

Jen

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