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I was in the process in Cali with kaiser to get the lap band, but for job reasons I moved to AZ and they do not have Kaiser here.

So, I called United Health Care of AZ and they said that because my bmi isn't at 40 (my bmi is 37) and I do not have diabetes or high cholesterol, I do not qualify for the surgery. I do however have PCOS. Which puts me at high risk for diabetes and heart disease. . I asked the lady and said, so I can gain 5-10 lbs and be at a 40 bmi and or have diabetes and so forth before you will help me? No preventive steps? Doesn't make sense.

I called a dr right after to set up an appointment to see if they can help me with getting this done. I don't want to be unhealthy before I get this surgery. Doesn't make sense to me. United Health Care needs to revise theirs qualifications.

On that note, I have an apt next week. Wish me luck.

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Well get the doctor and put a to few rock in your pocket you don't need to tell him/her and the record will be clear . Also as them how much after care they take care I had them and they only did 3 mos now a fill is 300 and doctor,flouscope and unfill is 900...wish I had known good luck

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