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1 800 GET THIN considers obesity to be as serious a medical condition as other acquired diseases. A person who has liver problems due to alcohol abuse can have their needed medical treatments covered under many health insurance policies. The same is true for someone suffering from lung cancer due to smoking. However, that is not always the case for someone suffering from obesity related comorbid health conditions, including diabetes, hypertension and sleep apnea. Although there is documented success in elimination of these conditions with weight loss achieved through LAP BAND surgery, some insurance companies still refuse to cover their treatment with this surgery. 1 800 GET THIN communicates with prospective patients to help them find out whether they have any obesity related benefits in their policy.

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