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Well I did it. My insurance didn't cover the lap band, but with the incouragement of and old friend and and internet search, I found a clinic in Dallas Tx that did my band for $9990. I was in and out not a big deal so far. Wish me luck. That price included 1 year of fills, but i have to drive to dallas for the followups. But hey, I got it done for half price and my doctor is a good one.

Maybe I can find a local doctor for the fills?

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Hi there I'm in Des Moines Ia and I'm seeing Dr. Steve Cahalan, he is great and so is the entire team at the center for Weight reduction at mercy. 515 643-0556.

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0000000099.jpgSteven Cahalan, M.D., F.A.C.S.

University of Iowa

Residency: Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Certification: American Board of Surgery

Clinic: Mercy Surgical Affiliates

Satellite Clinic(s):

Katzmann Breast Center

1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 151, Clive IA

515-222-7830

Mercy Center for Weight Reduction

603 East 12th Street, Des Moines, IA

515-643-0556

Service: Surgery

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I'm in Iowa----My surgeon is Dr. Matthew Glascock, in Cedar Falls. LOVE LOVE LOVE HIM!!!!

I just had my first fill...went well.:frown:

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Does Calahan work in Des moines? And if he does were at? I dont know who my surgeon is going to be yet but i want to find the best possible one!!! I keep hearing really good things about Dr.Eibes at Methodist.

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