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What insurance companies cover include gastric bypass or lap band procedures?

Sunday, November 8th, 2009
C G asked:


The insurance I have through my job (PHCS) has verbally stated that they will not cover ANY weight loss related procedures. My doctor is wanting me to do the lap band procedure so I would like to see about getting my own insurance that will cover the cost. Any suggestions?

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What insurance companies pay for inpatient treatment for eating disorders?

Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Diamond M asked:


I have had an eating disorder for the past 3 years, and desperately need inpatient treatment care, but my insurance company doesn’t cover the costs, so I am trying to find a new insurance company that does

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Can you catch bronchitis from anything that could happen when you are unconscious in a dumpster?

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Deke asked:


I don’t want to get too personal, but my brother invited me to his campus last weekend, we met some girls, had a few drinks, and I woke up without pants inside a KFC dumpster next to a complete stranger who mumbled something like, There’s one with meat on it.

I’ve been coughing ever since.

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