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how do I pay for the procedure?

According to the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, 63,000 people had weight loss surgery in 2002. Weight loss surgery isn't cheap, and many health plans refuse to pay for it despite the benefits of weight loss. So, how did these 63,000 individuals pay for surgery?

Getting Help with Your Insurance
Dr. Thomas's office provides you with the help you need to find out if your current insurance policy has a benefit for weight loss surgery. His well-trained staff is familiar with each insurance company and works with them on a daily basis helping individuals like yourself get the benefits they deserve. Dr. Thomas's staff will work with you to provide the necessary documents and requirements to the insurance company to help expedite the process.


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