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anyone banded in los angeles?

Hi,

I am so happy to find this website! I currently have Kaiser and I know they don't support the lap band! I am looking for a PPO that will make it the least expensive overall. I really need some words of wisdom. Someone to light the path for me. Can someone recommend a ppo and a Dr I can look into?

Greatly appreciated

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Hello,

I too have Kaiser and was told they will not do the band and if I wanted it I could go to Mexico which is what I did. I am so angry at Kaiser at this point since I was lied to. They do the band, it's just too costly for them with all the fills and follow-up.

I went to Mexicali, Mexico for my band and although I was very nervous, Dr. Alberto Aceves came very well recommended. Everything went extremely well and even though Kaiser has agreed to do my fills, I still prefer to return to Mexicali for them. It is only a 3 hour drive and the fills are done under fluoroscopy whereas Kaiser subs it out and fills are not done this way.

I wish you luck on your journey and much success with your weight loss.

Donna

  • 2 months later...

Hi switch to Blue Cross Anthem PPO and went to Dr. P. Quilici in Burbank. my frist visit was Aug 17 my surgery date is Dec 1st, very easy and only out of pocket cost is $800

My friend did Gastric Bypass under Blue Cross then switch to Kaiser,with Dr. Quilici and she has had No problems

Hope I been helpful

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