Banded April 13,2011, (it wasnt a Friday thought I would be ok)

Surgery went well, after my 7th fill the doctor decided

I had a leak, Had port replacement surgery Sept 6th and my first fill

Monday, bad thing is..... they dug around so much and did an overfill so had to

go run back in and they dug around alot more, so now I am affraid

they poked another hole in it : ( .............so today my weight is 3

pounds less then they day I walked into 1st surgery, and I have no restriction

I am scheuduled for another fill Sept 10th ..............Im so freakin bummed! and I am

soooooooo tired of being stuck!!!!!!!!!! Im sooooo tired of having to ask for coverage to take

off work (2 surgeries and 8 fills in 5 months) Im tired of the copays and Im tired of

the bills that keep rolling in, and most of all I am tired of standing on the

scale and it not moving. someone please tell me this gets better........

It sounds like you need a new surgeon. I don't think I would trust that one.

Things will get better, I love my band, best thing I ever did!!!!!

I would check into a different dr as well

I agree you should get a new surgeon. My fills are so easy to get. I lay down, she pushes down and feels around on my stomach which kind of hurt but then its just one stick. It will get better, a good surgeon makes everything better. If you live near kc check out Dr. Malley best surgeon in kc, love them

I agree, it sounds like the surgeon doesn't really know what they are doing. Do you have any other options for care? Scary! I would be gone in a hot second. I can tell you that yes, if you have a good surgeon, then it does get better, absolutely!

I would have it checked under fluoroscope, . Also have them add a acrylic into it to plug the leak, and tell them to bring you to your fill line.

I had this done.

They shouldnt be charging you copay after copay either. It sounds like the surgeon was to blame for the problems. i would def look around for a 2nd opinion.

Thank you so much for your responses, I have had two under fluoro but not since the second surgery, its 312.00 out of my pocket to have them done and Im still making payment on the first two, He is the only doctor that is in my "Network". The place I work will be changing owners at the first of Dec and I am trying to get all complications fixed before my insurance changes or worse that I dont have any. I swear when I start thinking about it to much I start having a panic attack, and I promise I am the most laid back..... let it go...... ride the wave kind of person, UNTIL NOW!

Thank you alllllll so much! I do belived if possible with the insurance change I will take all your advice and look into another Doctor.

Hello,

Just a follow up. ....I went in Monday for my fill and to check if I had another leak, ALL IS GOOD! all the fluid was there and they added 1/2 cc which took me from no restriction to almost perfect ....WOW HUH? what a roller coaster ride....still shaking my head, Thank You again for your all support!

Glad it worked out for you.

Shirley

That's great! I'm glad you're feeling some restriction now!

Hey I noticed your screen name... Are you from Oklahoma?

So agree with you there. Love Dr. Malley and his staff. they are the best

i too would look into getting a new doctor.

I agree you should get a new surgeon. My fills are so easy to get. I lay down, she pushes down and feels around on my stomach which kind of hurt but then its just one stick. It will get better, a good surgeon makes everything better. If you live near kc check out Dr. Malley best surgeon in kc, love them