cara51183

I've found two centers in Lubbock, TX and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with them. One is Advanced Bariatrics and the other is through the Texas Tech medical system called TTUHSC Minimally Invasive Surgery Center. I live in Odessa and wanted to find something a little closer than Dallas/Ft. Worth so that going for fills and whatnot isn't such a hassle. So anyone that has any info would be greatly appreciated.

Rhysa

Hey,

I live in Midland and Donald Davenport does the Lap Band procedure in Odessa... I don't know if you knew this or not so I thought I would tell ya! I am trying to get all my paper work in so I can get approved!

Good Luck!

cara51183

I actually just found out today that (a) my insurance will not cover the procedure and (b) at least one of the two in Lubbock does not offer any sort of financing or payment plan. Do you know if Dr. Davenport does? I'm a teacher and there is no way I can amass $18,000 all at once...but I feel like the lap band is a very wise choice for me in the long run.

Rhysa

Here is the doctors site Dr. Donald D. Davenport, Jr.* D.O. - Medical Center Hospital Bariatric Services Center and on the site it has a link for medical loans and here is that site for that https://www.efinancing-solutions.com...=903&welcome=1

I hope my insurance covers it. I had my husband ask our insurance and they said they would if I had a letter of medical necessity. Anyway, I got that so hopefully it all goes through. The thing is... I looked at our health insurance plan last night and it says it excludes weight loss surgery so either they are now accepting it or they made a mistake! I prayed about it, and I believe everything will work out! I wish you all the luck! Let me know how it goes and everything! I will keep you updated too!