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Does Blue Cross Blue Shield Cover LAP-BAND Surgery?

Posted on September 5, 2017 by lapband

Does Blue Cross Blue Shield Cover LAP-BAND Surgery? Blue Cross and Blue Shield will cover your LAP-BAND Surgery as long as you meet your BCBS insurance plan’s requirements for bariatric surgery. While you can review your insurance policy package to see what weight control expenses are covered or excluded, you may find it much easier … Continue reading →

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United Healthcare LAP-BAND Surgery

Posted on September 5, 2017 by lapband

Does United Healthcare Cover LAP-BAND Surgery? United Healthcare will cover your LAP-BAND Surgery as long as you meet your insurance plan’s requirements for bariatric surgery. While you can review your insurance policy package to see what weight surgery expenses are covered or excluded in California, you may find it easier to simply give our offices … Continue reading →

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LAP-BAND Surgery Cost

Posted on September 5, 2017 by lapband

LAP-BAND SURGERY COST The Cost of Lap-Band Surgery will vary from one person to the next depending on their individual needs. Factors that can affect the LAP-BAND Surgery’s cost are the hospital fees (quality of the surgery center), medical assessments, pre-operative lab fees, X-rays, anesthesia, cost of the actual LAP-BAND and post-operative fees like Lap-Band … Continue reading →

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How Much Weight Can Be Lost Using The LAP-BAND?

Posted on September 5, 2017 by lapband

Answer: The amount of weight that can be lost with the LAP-BAND will vary from one patient to another, but many patients report losing 1-3 pounds a week during the first year after their LAP-BAND surgery. For the best weight loss results, it is important to adjust or fill the LAP-BAND often to find the … Continue reading →

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Does the LAP-BAND make you hungry?

Posted on September 5, 2017 by lapband

Answer: The LAP-BAND is designed to help you feel full while eating less. If you follow the LAP-BAND nutrition guidelines when choosing your meals, and if you chew your food well, then you shouldn’t feel hungry or deprived between meals. If you do feel hungry, then a simple LAP-BAND adjustment should help satiate the hunger … Continue reading →

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LAP-BAND Success Stories

LARRY

Occupation: Realtor Height: 6' 1" Date of LAP-BAND Surgery: 07/30/2010

Larry BEFORE Weight Before: 350 lbs
Larry AFTER Weight After: 240 lbs
“I am more active and starting to do things I like again, like surfing, diving and dating! ”

LORI

Occupation: Licensed Vocational Nurse Height: 5' 4" Date of LAP-BAND Surgery: 8 years 32 weeks ago

Lori BEFORE Weight Before: 322 lbs
Lori AFTER Weight After: 222 lbs
"I actually look forward to each and every day now"