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yep--really sucks--but hang in there and keep exercising and you will get where you want.

You can go to Mexico and have it done for about your deductable and other expenses here. I had my surgery in december of 08, have not had one post op problem, and have $6500 invested. Best money I ever spent. My insurance (Mamsi) doen't cover bariatrics period. I am a dentist, work in the local hospital, am afilliated with WVU, and I have never been in a nicer facility than the one in Mexico--I'd recommend it to anyone.

Hey Tim, I was banded in December 08, probably about the same time as you. I also had inadequate fills until about 3 weeks ago, due to a "miscalculation" whatever that means. It's great having some restriction and being able to continue to lose. I've lost 35lbs and have another 35 to go. Most of that I lost with the pre op diet and the first 2 months postop. I now have a great fill guy, who is the surgeon's physician's assistant. He has time to listen and get the fill right. The doctor who did the fills initially, (and had the "miscalculation") was always too busy to really adjust it properly. Keep us posted on your progress