Hello My name is Darion, from Charlotte NC. I am scheduled to start my journey on tomorrow. I have a seminar with Dr Voellinger. Keep your fingers crossed. I have UHC- choice. I already know that lap- band is cover, all but $3000.00. If anyone can advise if I will be billed this amount or will I have to pay this before I am able to have the surgery? I am too embrassed to ask a co- worker who has had this procedure.