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Anyone in SoCal, Anthem BC HMO approved for band?

RobinLB

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I'm in Mission Viejo, and Monarch only uses the Bariatric Center in Fountain Valley, Dr. LePort. I'll be making consultation appt next week, but I'm not interested in bypass, only band. I've heard my insur co may consider it experimental, on the otherhand, I've heard they might approve band with a compelling letter from doctor. Would love to have feedback about the above, and how you liked Dr. LePort or Dr Frances, if you prefer one over the other, etc, etc. I'm basically healthy, just fat. 5'0', 255 lbs, 57 y/o, blood pressure 120/60, slightly high blood sugar, no other health problems. Thx in advance.

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