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wow !!! I was never told about ibuprofin .went in yesterday because I lost all restrictin in my band . she pulled out 5cc that was red . really makes me think erosion I take ibuprofin all the time . I am going in tomarrow for a dye leek test . ,so sounds like there are no garenties on anybodys bands ? I have had pain in the middle of my chest off and on .I go in monday and find out the results .Sucky thing is these visits cost me 175.00 each time ! Sounds like Im screwed being self paying . My insurance does not cover any weight loss surgery .Anybody have a ballpark of cost to replace or remove the band ?wow !!! I was never told about ibuprofin .went in yesterday because I lost all restrictin in my band . she pulled out 5cc that was red . really makes me think erosion I take ibuprofin all the time . I am going in tomarrow for a dye leek test . ,so sounds like there are no garenties on anybodys bands ? I have had pain in the middle of my chest off and on .I go in monday and find out the results .Sucky thing is these visits cost me 175.00 each time ! Sounds like Im screwed being self paying . My insurance does not cover any weight loss surgery .Anybody have a ballpark of cost to replace or remove the band ?