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In our area of PA I think I heard that Highmark was now covering the Lapband procedure but you will have to call and check your individual policy. I am sending you hope in your endeavors.

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Hi I have BC/BS NJ (Horizon) I just found out today I was approved! My dr. office sent everything in on Wed. and they said it had been approved since Monday but today is Thursday and I called and asked because no one told me I was approved.

Anyway Aug. 13th is my bandday!

Val

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Congrats Valzie!! Unhappyinpa sounds like we have the same insurance plan, if you find out anymore or vice versa please let me know! Thanks soo much!

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JennyD,

I have seen people talk about the shoulder pain also. If anyone can help me out here, when does this usually happen? I was banded on the 26th of July and feel great so far . How long after the operation does this usually happen and is it from the gas?

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Hi Butterfly they say that it is cause by the gas that they blow the chest cavity with. If it hasnt happend yet it most likely wont.

Val

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