It's impossible to be sure without out right asking (a bad idea). But Starbucks is not a Kansas company so they probably don't have a Kansas based insurance. Even if that's true it doesn't mean they'll cover it. Kansas insurance aren't the only ones to exclude it I'm sure. But I'd guess there's a better chance then not.

http://luvsexytrstno1.blogspot.com/2008/09/dr-snyders-full-b ar.html

I posted an e-mail from Dr. Snyder in which he responds to questions and concerns people have had about the Full bar and the future of his surgical practice.

Will you be released the same day as most lapband patients are?  If so as little as possible.  The only thing I took in was the clothes I was wearing and my insurance card.   I also had a pillow in the car for the ride home to protect my stomach.   

Good luck

I just voted.  Good luck to you and yours!

Thank you for your response.
It' sad that Kansas doesn't have an equivelent to Family HealthPlus.

It is, at least, encouraging that therapy would be covered for her, if we can get her insured.

My friend lives in the Leavenworth area. It is close to Missouri, but i'm not sure how easy it would be for her to relocate. I'm also not sure if she would be eligible in Missouri. Are there any community boards or councils that would discuss with her what her options are?

I doubt she would be eligible for Social Security disability.

I wonder why Kansas law discourages this surgery. It seems like it would help ease taxpayer's health cost in the long term.

Thank you for your help. I will bring this to her attention so she can do what's best for her.