Another one bites the dust

[lovemyband 0]

i have a quick question for those that have had it removed. how much does the removal cost and does insurance cover it? i had my lapband put it and my insurance covered that but now i may need to get it out and am nervous they wont please advise thanks!!

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

i have a quick question for those that have had it removed. how much does the removal cost and does insurance cover it? i had my lapband put it and my insurance covered that but now i may need to get it out and am nervous they wont please advise thanks!!

I had mine done in Mexico at the same time I revised to a sleeve, $10K. But that was the price for people who that surgeon did their band, it's more for newbie patients.

If your band is causing you problems there is little reason why ins shouldn't pay for this.