marie1234

Do you know anyone that has used Dr. Enochs? I would be interested in his cost and how many yrs of fills it covers. I may have to pay for mine and the thought of that scares me a little. I spoke with BCBS yesterday and they said that anything in the future after surgery that is related to the lapband would not be covered by insurance...for example, replacement or infection due to the band. So the idea of having to pay for another surgery scares me. Keep everyone posted on how your seminar and visits go.

Carol, you woudn't happen to be in NC would you. The doctor I went to said the cost would be 24,000 and include only 1 yr of fills. This is in Raleigh, N.C.

What do you know about self pay?

Oh my...same boat with the discs and the same ones. Who is your insurance with?

Has anyone heard anything about Dr. Joseph Moran in Raleigh?

I am thinking about paying for the surgery. I am calling BCBS tomorrow to see what if anything will be covered in case of complications or what happens down the road if it needs to be removed? My BMI is 38 but I do not have other health problems besides my back. What can you tell me about self pay? What happens if it needs to be removed?

Kamica, isn't it frustrating? If you gain weight do they still look at your weight history? I am guilty for thinking the same thing. But, you know, I don't think that I can stand to weigh more!! I already hate finding clothes to wear in the morning! I saw someone else say that if the band needed to be removed that the Dr. would pay. I am going to check on this. What is the 7 month program you have to do??

Thank you for the reply. You were my first reply!! I joined today. I am going to call BCBS tomorrow. This is something that I want terribly. I am 37 yrs old and enjoy being active and outside but at this weight I do not enjoy being active and outside. I am ready to do something about it. I had one visit with the doctor. He did not submit my information but said that I would not qualify based on his experience. Self pay scares me. I will ask BCBS questions about self pay also. Thanks for the advise.

Since you self paid, What if there was a complication during the surgery? Do you know if your insurance would have paid for that? Or what about Band replacement done the road?? I am considering self pay and after hearing about your situation I will ask lots of questions!! I have BCBS and self pay scares me. What can you tell me?