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I'm a patient of Dr. C, who no longer takes insurance. I'm having complications and really need help. Who are Docs in Cincinnati who do lap band surgery. Dr. Rodriguez refuses to take me. Anyone know anyone else? Please help.

I haven't lost since getting the new band, but I haven't gained. I have had some big time reflux issues since the beginning of the year. I have recently found out that my grandmother used to have this really bad, so it could be band related or it could be natural. My band is very wide open right now, but I'm not gaining so I'm ok with it. Would I like to lose more? Yes, but I know I'm not doing my part, so I'm not mad at the band. Because of religious practices, I fast every once in a while. I have found that doing that really helps my stomach to reset and I don't have to always get tightened. But don't do anything like that until the baby comes. I'm ok with how things are, but I do know that should I choose to I can get my band tightened a lot from this point. But I wont do it until I'm ready to commit to the weight loss lifestyle.

Thank you Sisterc. You have no idea how timely your response was. Or perhaps, maybe you do? God bless you on your lapband journey!

I have had my 2nd lap band for a little over a year now. I have a 14 cc band. My first band slipped after the birth of my daughter. Lately I have had a lot of reflux, for which I've been taking meds. That helps sort of, but not consistantly. I had my band unfilled twice to where now I really have almost no restriction. This week I have been on a liquid fast for reasons unrelated to the band. I thought the reflux would not be a problem. I don't know if what I'm feeling is reflux though. It just plain hurts. It especially hurts when I'm bending over to pick up toys or what not. It's not a burning, it's more like an ache. Now, I had a stomach flu several months ago where I had similar (but more severe) pain after throwing up. I was checked at the ER because it hurt so badly but it didn't appear that the band slipped. I also had an upper GI done and my doc said it looked ok. I need to call my doc but I'm hesitant to because he'll want me to come in and his insurance has just changed all over and I can't afford the co-pay. I don't know what to do.

Due to insurance issues with my current doc I'm going to need to change band docs. Of course this happens while I'm in the middle of dealing with yet another complication of my band. So, Cincinnatians! Help me! Who do you go to that you love! I'm currently with Dr Curry, who I love. Parting will be such sweet sorry. But I'm a pain in the rear complicated patient. He might be glad to see me go.

I'm having pretty much the same problem. I've already had one band replaced due to slippage, but we thought that was due to having just had a baby. It seemed to literally happen the same day I gave birth. But I haven't had a fill in many months. I actually avoided it because of the fear of acid reflux. All of the sudden out of no where the same thing. Now, today, I just got a letter from my doctor's office stating that they will no longer be contracting with any insurance carriers. So after 2 surgeries, and now more complications, I might have to change docs. What a freaking mess! I can't wait to hear your results. Good luck to you. I wonder if anyone has ever had this happen and recover with no issues?

It seems like insisting on a barium swallow is what you really want to/need to do. It's your right.

I'm watching the infomercial and it sounds like it could be helpful. I'm looking for a good plan to help with weight loss. I just had my band replaced with a larger band and can literally eat anything. I want to try to lose the rest of my weight without being so tight that I'm miserable. So, have you or anyone you know tried this plan? I only need to lost about 40lbs.

Yeah, I love Dr Curry and his staff. I can't wait to see the new office. We are very lucky to have him as our Doc, as many people on this board turn to him because they can't get help from their own doc. I really didn't want to have the surgery, but now I'm glad I did. The only draw back is I can literally eat ANYTHING now. I've got to make good choices and that's hard. I love this board too. It is very helpful, especially when you are struggling with a problem.

I had my daughter on March 8th. I literally had swelling March 9th and it lasted for weeks living on Protein shakes.. I had gotten to a point where I thought it was liveable, then I flew to Phoenix and it quickly went downhill from there. You can check my other posts about it. I had reflux, vomiting in my sleep, threw up 10-15 times a day. I was only consuming liquids. I finally emailed my doc and he told me that I would have surgery when I got home. That was 10 days ago. What I would do if I were you is drink a lot of Protein Shakes. Protein reduces swelling in your body. I would go on liquids only for several days, then mushies. Kind of like when you first got your band. If you don't see an improvement with in a week or 2 I would call your doc. I'd call your doc anyway just to see what they say.

Oh I understand. I lost 60lbs and got pregnant. Gained 30. I had to get really ok with gaining weight really fast. After having my daughter, my empty band was swollen to the point where I couldn't eat food for weeks. Talk about scared!? I had no fill to empty, so it was surgery or nothing for me. Fortunately, I've lost all of my weight, but my new big band is, well, BIG! I can eat anything. I'm having to start "dieting" just so I can get my fills done in a smart manner. But I don't care. I never want to feel that way again. I had all of the symptoms of a slip. I noticed you go to Dr. Curry. Erin the dietition had a similar problem and she told me that he MADE her get an unfill. She gained 5lbs and was ticked, but knew that he was right. Just do a little more exercise and try to make good choices. YOU CAN DO IT! Just put a big sign that say $10,000 on your fridge!

Chances are very unlikely that you've slipped although I know what it feels like to worry about that. I just had my band replaced because of swelling. I think you need to call your doctor. You might need another fill. I don't think playing rough with your child would be enough to slip.

I had this when my esophegus was dialated from over tightness. It could be a sign. I had also just had a new baby so my pain could have been caused by that. Either way I would check with your doc.

Wisegirl, I just had the same problem and ended up having a new large band put it. I couldn't unfill because I was already empty. If I were you, I would unfill and leave it that way for a while. If you can't easily do the surgery, then, I would give your band the best rest of it's life. You have the rest of your life to get that 20 lbs.