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Old 01-04-2008, 06:57 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by blueashdj View Post
Did anyone have to pay for the cost of the LAP-BAND® only, was told ins. may not cover it. Will everything else. :help:
It is true that some insurance companies do not cover the cost of the band itself (approx $3,000). Isn't that outrageous?

It is true that some insurance companies do not cover band fills but they will pay for band surgery. Isn't that outrageous?
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