yes, it does. i am using this point to fight my insurance (who would not pay for my LAP-BAND®). article attached.


http://www.bannerhealth.com/About+Us...s+Lap+Band.htm

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Harrisburg, PA Banded 2 Dec 05 - Dr. DiMarco
4 cc Inamed Band
1st fill - 1/9/06 - 1cc
2nd fill - 2/14/06 - .7cc (1.7cc total)
3rd fill - 9/18/06 - .3 cc (2.0 cc total)
4th unfill - 9/21/07 (-.5cc) (1.5cc total)

285 High BMI 47.4/277 Surgery BMI 46.1/168 Now BMI 28/160 Goal BMI 26.6