For Those Who Paid For The Lb Thru Insurance...

[futuresize8 7]

I know that the fills are required, but does your insurance pay for each time you have to have a fill? I have tricare south, so for anyone else who has tricare please feel free to answer. and if insurance doesnt cover the fills, about how much does each fill cost?

[TKW 501]

My insurance BCBS, covers my fills. I think my share is 68.00. They covered my fist several visits and fills 100 % the first year afte my surgery. Not sure if they covered for a year or just so many but they cost me nothing till I was a year Post Op, then 68.00.

The accurate answer would be.... it all depends on your individual insuarance. Give them a call, they'll be glad to let you know!

[Joy1961 134]

My dr who also did sons LB surgery continues to do fills for him even though he lost his insurance. he does it for what his co pay used to be when he had insurace. 30$

[Joy1961 134]

Forgot to mention hes 2 years post op. dr Kwon is awesome. Really cares about his patients

[corrykidsmom 4]

I have united healthcare and they covered my surgery 100% and the first few office visits/ fills. I just had my 4th fill and had to pay my office visit copayment of $30. But to be on the road to a healthier me I'll gladly pay the copayment each visit.

[carleyK 7]

I also gave Tricare... The fills are covered. You will just have your normal co- pay...

[georgeileen 23]

You all are so lucky

My insurance would not pay for the surgery

I borrowed from my 401k

If I keep eating like I was I won't live to retire

That was my thinking

So be grateful !

[JennyBee 340]

I was self pay... Surgery was $10,000 and fills are $200!

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

i have tricare prime norh

12/co pay for each dr visit

[NWgirl 574]

I was approved for surgery and authorized for 12 fills through insurance. I've already paid my max out of pocket, so no cost to me. My insurance case manager said when the 12 are up, she will just request an additional 12. I have had 4 fills so far and the last two are in the green zone.

[candtwalker 46]

Tricare South Prime here. Love it, $12.00 co-pay. Surgery was $25.00.

[futuresize8 7]

I've never had to pay a co pay . I have tricare south Houston , my surgeon is dr. harvinderpal Singh . I will call tricare in the morning about the fills. thanks for all the responses my surgery is on Monday, I'm getting sooo excited

[Lapbandster 496]

Went through insurance but still have to pay $3000 (max out of pocket i think)

And they cover fills besides for a $30 copay

[honk 780]

Really depends on your particular insurance. Mine fills were covered 100%. When I lost my insurance that covered the band, luckily I was at restriction. My doctor charges $200 for an appointment and $200 for the fill.

[ElleG 394]

Honestly I would hope if the insurance pays for the surgery they will cover the fills. I have blue care network they cover everything I just pay a $10 co-pay each visit (thank GOD). Check the insurance company's web site for more info. Good luck