I've found two centers in Lubbock, TX and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with them. One is Advanced Bariatrics and the other is through the Texas Tech medical system called TTUHSC Minimally Invasive Surgery Center. I live in Odessa and wanted to find something a little closer than Dallas/Ft. Worth so that going for fills and whatnot isn't such a hassle. So anyone that has any info would be greatly appreciated.

Hey,

I live in Midland and Donald Davenport does the lap-band procedure in Odessa... I don't know if you knew this or not so I thought I would tell ya! I am trying to get all my paper work in so I can get approved!

Good Luck!:frown:

I actually just found out today that (a) my insurance will not cover the procedure and ( at least one of the two in Lubbock does not offer any sort of financing or payment plan. Do you know if Dr. Davenport does? I'm a teacher and there is no way I can amass $18,000 all at once...but I feel like the lap band is a very wise choice for me in the long run.

Here is the doctors site Dr. Donald D. Davenport, Jr. D.O. - Medical Center Hospital Bariatric Services Center and on the site it has a link for medical loans and here is that site for that https://www.efinancing-solutions.com/solutions/appwelcome.asp?oid=903&welcome=1

I hope my insurance covers it. I had my husband ask our insurance and they said they would if I had a letter of medical necessity. Anyway, I got that so hopefully it all goes through. The thing is... I looked at our health insurance plan last night and it says it excludes weight loss surgery so either they are now accepting it or they made a mistake! I prayed about it, and I believe everything will work out! I wish you all the luck! Let me know how it goes and everything! I will keep you updated too! :hurray:

I live in Odessa, Texas and I was recently banded by Dr. Davenport. I love his team and they are so awesome. I work at Medical Center Hospital and my insurance covered all of my surgery but I had heard thet they will let you pay them out over the span of year and you can then have the surgery as soon as it is all paid.