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pistol1994

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pistol1994    0

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I have turned in all my paperwork to my insurance and I'm hoping I get the approval for my banding in Idaho. I have an appt. with my bariatric surgeon soon and my insurance covers 90% of the procedure. Does anyone know how much banding is in Idaho? Just wondering what I can expect to pay. Please pray for me that I get approved. I am about 70-80 lbs overweight.

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HI NEWBIE,i'm also from Idaho... Should run around 10 or less.Except my hospital over charged me..insurance paid.So we are truing to fix it.Where are you from and where are you doing band??I really lov mine i had mine Aug 5th, and lost 40 ibs.Best of luck.. Let's keep in touch..

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I would love to keep in touch! I'm living in Pocatello and I'm planning on having my procedure done in Blackfoot by Dr. Avila. How about you? Congrats on your weight loss that's awesome and gives me tons of hope. I have had 3 kids and 3 losses so my body has been through heck and I'm hoping and praying I can have this done to help me feel better about myself especially my stomach from all my c-sections. Looking forward to talking more!

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Hiya. Nice to see some idahoans on here. I'm in hazelton, halfway between twin and burley. doing my surgery in boise with dr. korn. looking for anybody else who has used him. what he's like, etc. good luck on your journey. you'll find tons of support here, i love this site.

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pistol1994    0

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Its nice to have people to talk too and in the same area how nice.

Zoomama: When do you plan to have surgery? I'm hoping for November or December.

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