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My name is Kari, I'm 23 and I live in the Portland, OR area. I'm just about to start my Lap Band process and am not currently banded. I joined to learn more about the band, for support, and insurance processes and how people handled their insurance companies.

Other than that I'm currently taking a break from going to beauty school for various health reasons, and am anxiously waiting to go back!

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    Hi. I was banded 5/21/2008. My insurance co is BCBS IL. I was denied twice, filed an appeal, and was finally approved. The Bariatric Coordinator at my surgeon's office handled everything for me.

    Best wishes to you!

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    Welcome MissKacey!

    And good luck in your journey. You will learn plenty about the band here and get all the support you need. As for insurance, I called my insurance to see if it was covered then I let my surgeons insurance coordinator handle all the gory details. First step is to learn as much about the band as possible and go to a seminar.

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