Hi:
They are charging me $3300.00 for anesthesia, EGD and replacement of the port. But if the EGD shows erosion they will have to remove the band and I cannot have another surgery. But they suspect a leak. The doctor is not charging for the surgery and any followup visits. The Nurse Practictioner would stick me up to 6 times and the huber needle would could out bent. I really think people should think beyond just the surgery, because there is a greater chance of a leak from trying to hit the port with a needle. Although I filed a claim with the lapband company, the doctor said that they do not pay anything.