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lap band surgery

kadee11
kadee11
I would love have the lap band surgery done. Does anyone know what the cost is? or what is the best insurance company that covers this?
Also i would love to hear from those who have been through the experience. I am currently 240 lbs and 5'6". I have recently put on about 80 lbs, I have fibroid cysts and insulin resistance. I know that the weight loss would help with these things but have issues with depression so lack motivation. Its all a vicious cycle.
any advise would be great!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I can't offer you any info on the lapband procedure BUT I can tell you that it can be done with diet and excersize. I am aslo 5'6. When I started my diet in Jan I weighed 256 lbs. I have lost 33 lbs to date. Have you tried researching diets? Maybe you could find a plan that you can live with? For me I feel great knowing I have taken control of my body and the progress is a great confidence booster. Best of Luck!
Melissa
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