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Has anyone heard? Is it even being reviewed by Health Alliance? When I look at this post It seems like there are more and more people having the procedure. I would assume the insurance companies would pick up on this soon.

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I am also looking into Health Alliance covering, I will let you know my answer as soon as I receive on. My PCP is looking into it for me.

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I don't have Health Alliance but as an Illinois girl I'm wishing you both the best. I think the insurance companies are finally gonna get with the program (fingers crossed).

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I checked into the place in Peoria doing the lap-band for self-pay prices. My BMI is too high for them to do it. They only do a BMI up to 50. My luck if Health Alliance ever does approve it, I'll be too big to qualify.

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There are surgeons that will do the surgery on higher BMI patients. Just talk to a different doctor.

Good luck!

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China, Check a search engine and go from there. Maybe Dr. Horgan or the Wish Center.

Good Luck - I know there is someone who will do it. Keep the faith!!!

( try Lap Band Chicago or Lap Band Illinois, something to that effect)

The Best to You!!!

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