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Pennie
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Just curious, how much did it cost to have your band reposisitoned? And did vomiting cause the slip? How soon after you had the band did this happen?
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Hi, I've had my band almost a year now and lost 55 lbs. but I am now experiencing serious gastric relux and port pain. My port sticks out and is very hard and uncomfortable. I'm on Prilosec and that seems to help, although in my lap band book it says you never get reflux with the band and if you do there is something wrong- but my doc says no it is ok.
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Hi Everyone! I'm on Sauvie Island in Portland and looking for others in town for support. Anyone interested? Also, wanted to mention that I was banded by Dr. Tersigni in Coos Bay at the North Bend Medical Center, about 3 1/2 hrs. from Portland...after visiting Mexico, and interviewing surgeons etc. The cost was around $12,000 but is now around $10,000!!! Fills/follow up visits are free for the first year. Dr. Tersigni has a great team and is an expert withthe band, speaking at medical conventions etc. Banded Aug. 28, 2006 @ 256 First fill Nov. 1 238 Nov. 13 232