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Hello all. I'm new to the lap band land. My doctor just recommend it yesterday. Both my husband and I are attending a seminar 8-13-09 and I must say that I'm exicted. My main concern is the cost but I've been told that by my insurance that all i should have to pay is a $250.00 copay. I have United Healthcare. If anybody has dealt with them please let me know or if anyone has had lap band at Clark Memorial in Indiana. Thanks and happy losing.:thumbup:

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Hi there and welcome. Is your husband getting banded as well? You might want to check our our insurance and financing forums, as well as the local Indiana forums as well.

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Hopefully we can both be approved. I'm currently taking adipex and my BMI has dropped to 39.9 and i have no comobities(sp)My husband BMI is 44 and he has hypertension. I am really hoping that UHC takes in account my family history of heart disease, generative bone loss, etc. I talked to a care coorinator today and she was really rude. I couldn't get one straight answer.GRRRH:mad:

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Hi, I also live in Southern Indiana, but I am going to have my surgery at Floyd...no date yet still working on pre-op stuff! Welcome!

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Had my surgery in August of 2007 at Clark, am down 105 lbs. Is or will Carolyn be your coordinator? Was a piece of "cake" excuse the pun. Am glad that I had it done only wish I had it done sooner. Good luck to you. Probably see you at the meeting Tuesday.

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I have talked to Caroline several times on the phone and she seems like such a nice person. She was very helpful and she tried to answer all my stupid questions. We are so going to be thier 8-13-09

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cadence,

You ought to come to the support group meeting this Tuesday at 6 pm. It's at the Lois Kratz center. We have people come that are thinking about being banded. You would be welcome.

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