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If i get hiatal hernia repair and also want gastric sleeve surgery... does insurance ever let you forego the 6 months of dr-supervised diet?

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Dr. Visalakshi Vallury answered

No: Gastric surgery is only considered if doctor supervised weight loss plans have not been effective.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/18/2014

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A member asked:

If i get hiatal hernia repair and also want gastric sleeve surgery... does insurance ever let you forego the 6 months of dr-supervised diet?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Visalakshi Vallury answered

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

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