An insurance company actually recommending the MGB over the RNY

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Thought this was very unusual. Perhaps some of you still fighting the

insurance battle can use this in your case.

Pat Eppler

Re: Fw: My History with the MGB. Pat Eppler, Tyler, Texas

> How wonderful for you Pat!!!! The more stories I read the more excited

> I get about having it done. I was going to have the open RNY done until

> my insurance recomended the MGB and after comparing the two I was sold

> on t he MGB, Im sorry you had such a fight with your insurance company.

> It is amazing the discrimination that still exists in this country.

> Fortunately I work for a self insured hospital in Michigan which

> understand and supports the needs of obese people. However if that

> wasnt the case, I would also pay the entire fee out of pocket also

> without a doubt!! Im 29 years old and am looking forward to starting a

> new life. I sincerely hope you continue to enjoy your new self and your

> new and improved health. I wish you all the best!

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