cjane
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Ineligible For New Health Insurance After Weight Loss Surgery?
cjane replied to txdee's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I was denied coverage(self pay, no group) BECAUSE I had had WLS. I was told that it's automatic for most companies, but some will cover you after 3-5 years. -
3 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 3rd Anniversary cjane!
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I'm scheduled for August 25. The only drink I've tried is Atkins chocolate. It's good...not "real" tasty, but no real gross aftertaste. My doc said not to use ensure or slim fast.
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Yes, I was self-pay at Tallgrass. I had the LapBand put in on March 17, 2008. The total cost was approximately $13,800 for the physician, the pre-op lab work, anesthesia, and the Tallgrass Surgery Center fee. That was everything. I had my first appointment in February. I can't remember the exact date, but it was about a month between then and my surgery. I had already had my psych eval done prior to going to see Dr. Hu for the first time. I really like Dr. Hu. She is very nice and spent about an hour with me on my first visit just explaining/discussing options and answering questions. I've been in three times now for fills and she never makes me feel rushed. I would definitely recommend her.
