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Randi

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  1. Randi
    Funnyduddies, One of my goals is to avoid future plastic surgery for the loose skin. I will definitely ensure my doctor includes that one in my case file. Thanks!
  2. Randi
    Shackdog, Thanks for the offer, I make take you up on it if I'm unable to gather enough information. I have a lot to the literature. What I'm looking for is any unique situations that my PCM could use to make a case for me to the insurance company.
  3. Randi
    Sisterfunkhaus, My insurance company currently believes the bypass is the gold standard. I get the impression their not ready to commit on a full scale to the lap-band. I think they see it as, "no moving parts" is a better cost savings for them. Thanks for the input.
  4. Randi
    Leatha G, I think I'm gonna borrow that piece about the blood thinners. Thanks!
  5. Randi
    Divamom, I need your help. I was told today that Tricare is approving Lap-Banding on a case-by-case basis. You mentioned in a previous post that your PCM is located at Wilford Hall. What I would like to do is have my PCM at Randolph contact your PCM to find out how to get Tricare to approve the Lapband for me. Would you mind providing me the name of your PCM at Wilford Hall who was able to get the lap-band approved for you?
  6. Randi
    DivaMom, When you say your lap-band surgery is being done by SW Medical, are you talking about Southwest Bariatrics in Austin? If so, who is your surgeon?
  7. Randi

    Is this tax deductible

    Randi replied to Hopes place's topic in Insurance & Financing

    The IRS Publication 502 covers tax deduction for weight loss surgery. The publication is available at www.irs.gov
  8. Randi
    I was aware that Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas is trying to get it's Lap Band program underway this year, but I didn't know there were already two Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) currently performing Lap Banding. Which two MTFs are you referring to?:eek:
  9. Randi

    Self-pay Anyone???

    Randi replied to a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

    Christina,I was on www.obesityhelp.com website the other day and the WISH Center has an add out there for the lap band. I think the cost was $10,700. However, there may be some other charges not included in the price.Randi

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