Martiniamy

I was banded 11-13-09, About a year ago I had my band unfilled due to not being able to keep any food down. I was unfilled for about a month (still felt a lot of constriction in how much I could eat) then had an upper endoscopy to ensure than band was working and there was no slippage, then was re filled. My last fill was in June, and since then I have had horrendous issues not keeping food down again. For instance I ate a pear about 45 mins ago, and threw it all back up. Anyone else had these same issues? Any remedies you can suggest? I DO NOT want to go thru another unfilling and endoscopy!!!

I have my consult on Wed (Sept 16th). I have blue Cross PPO, which my dr's office says is the WORST insurance to have for lap band. I might have to pay anywhere from 10%-30% of the total cost of surgery, plus out of pocket for endoscopy (BLue Cross won't pay the surgeon to do it) OR I can just pay cash $200 a month for 7 yrs. PLUS I have to pay Cedars Sinai for the overnight stay. Has anyone here gone thru anything similar, and can give me ANY idea how much I'm going to end up paying if I go with insurance? AND Has anyone done an overnight stay at Cedars, who can tell me about their experience? Thanks soooo much!!!