why are my drs saying NO to Lapband and pushing the Gastric???

i am on medicare - medical 52 yrs old, bmi is 54.1 and was told that medicare would not pay for lapband if my bmi is over 50 and that diabetes does not go away with the lapband!!! others have told me this is not true!! i have a 2nd opinion on 8/20 and pray they will say YES!!! I am ready for a brand new life without the additional 145 lbs!

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