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Beaintx
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HI, Just joined this site. Banded Nov 2004 and lost some weight but eventually felt no restriction. I paid in cash so I only had 1 year free follow up. Now that my year is over I have to pay cash for everything. Dr. pulled out saline that was supposed to be atr 2cc (small band) but there was less than 1cc in there. Went back just last week ($120) and he checked level again less than 1cc so he put in total of 2cc. couldn't hardly drink water in his office so I did liquids for several days but her I am 1week later and feeling no restriction. Just ate whole plate of pasta with bread. He thinks I should see his nutritionist ($75) to learn how to eat right. I think I deserve to find out why this thing doesn't work like they said it would. How do I get tested for a leak. If equipment is faulty who pays. What did I get for my $15000. Any advice??? BEA