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New And Looking At Lap Band

Hi i am wanting the lap band done really bad , but just don't know how to start the process like doctor to use I have thought about going to Mexico just don't know where.to start

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  • Thats All Folks
    Thats All Folks

    Actually, you hit on the exact reason so many refuse to treat a patient banded in Mexico. Very often they use older band models rather than the most recent updates. Some even still use the old 4cc ba

  • Lori Voss Green
    Lori Voss Green

    I actually work for an insurance company. I would suggest starting there...call them to see if your policy covers the lap band surgery. If it does, find out what their pre-approval criteria is. Once y

  • Well I went for my appointment today it was great the ins company did not require anything I had all my testing done for the doc today and they said my surgery would prob be set for end of next month

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Toad, who are you getting ins with

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Well I called my ins today and they pay for 80% of it didn't seem like it was going to be to much I have to do I will find out Friday more in detail on what is required by me , have a appt for Sep 13th

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Well I went for my appointment today it was great the ins company did not require anything I had all my testing done for the doc today and they said my surgery would prob be set for end of next month :)

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