This is my first post since returning to this site. I was banded July of 2011 and I have lost about 75 pounds, I feel great! I am trying to reach my goal weight of 160 at this time but a couple of months ago I had a prolapse which the way she explained it to me was very near a slip. So I had alot of my fluid taken out. My restriction is very little at the moment. I go in next Friday to have the fluroscope done to see if my band is all good and I can have a fill....here's my question though, I don't have insurance so what happens if I do have a slip and it's not able to fix its self? Do I just wait to save up money or will most hospitals take payment plans for a removal? I know I sound stupid but I can stop freaking out over everything. I get hungry so much and I am able to eat way more than before. Any advice would be appreciated!

call your hospital but most will take payment also check with your surgons mine has company's that opens an account for medical bills. line dancing

I could be wrong, but it's my understanding that it depends. If you're admitted on an emergency basis, requiring immediate removal of the band, then they have no choice but to remove it and bill you later. All hospitals have to do what's necessary to stabilize someone.

A good example: I had a hernia surgery. If I didn't have insurance and just went into the hospital wanting it fixed, they wouldn't have to fix it because my health wasn't in jeopardy. But, because the hernia became strangulated threatening my life if left unfixed, they would've had to fix it immediately and bill me later regardless of insurance.

I would hate to see you go through an emergency, that's for sure. Maybe even talk to your surgeon now as a "just in case" measure, so you know your options well in advance.

Be well and good luck.

I have no idea, but I bet this probably isn't the first time your doctor has dealt with someone without insurance. I hope it doesn't become an issue for you, though!

Thank yall so much for the advice! I am definitely going to be asking those questions next Friday! Im a worry wort lol

Lots of people have no idea what the band consists of so it's so nice for people to understand the worries that come along with it, I have found this site so helpful.