With my surgery only 2 weeks away I think the thing that I most worry about is slipage.Im self paying which is exhausting our funds and if for some reason would need another surgery our money funds wouldnt allow it!!I know NO need in worring about things I cant change but Im a worry wart!!!!!!!!!:omg:

Relax, follow bandster rules to a "t" that will help u lose weight and will minimize the risks of slippage. Could it still happen? Sure, but don't worry about it, the risk isn't that high.... You'll be fine and a healthier person to boot losing the extra weight.

Wow, Alexra!! Beautiful picture!

Way to go.

My surgery is in 3 weeks, and I am also a self pay. I know EXACTLY what you are saying about barely being able to pay for the initial surgery, and what do we do about any future problems. I too am fretting.

I have heard that if there is a slipage / erosion and if your PCP will admit you into the Emergency Room that you regular Insurance HAS to cover you for repairwork.... This is only what I heard, not for sure if it is true.

I am just going into this with as positive of an attitude as possible, I will follow my Bandster rules. If / when a problem arises, I will face that too. One thing for sure, I have made a commitment to myself that I will loose enough weight to be healthy. If I have Band complications and must have it removed, then I will have further WLS.

Best of luck to you!

Kathi