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So, my mom is thinking about getting the lap band and she was wondering where in Minnesota she could go to get it.

Which doctor would everybody recommend having her go to?

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Most important is to find out which surgeons are in her network or covered by her insurance. For example my primary sent me to a group that my insurance wouldn't cover! LOL Fortunately I thought to ask them before I started all the paperwork etc. She needs to start there, and then can narrow it down to a surgeon she likes.

You want one who has done a lot of lap band procedures, who offers good after care (is accessible) and whom she likes.

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Most important is to find out which surgeons are in her network or covered by her insurance. For example my primary sent me to a group that my insurance wouldn't cover! LOL Fortunately I thought to ask them before I started all the paperwork etc. She needs to start there, and then can narrow it down to a surgeon she likes.

You want one who has done a lot of lap band procedures, who offers good after care (is accessible) and whom she likes.

Okay thanks. I wasn't sure because the process for me was so much easier than it probably will be for her!!!

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