If you are self pay, does the surgeon give any guarantee that they will fix the band if there is a slip? Is that a stupid question:confused: If I have any complications that the doc won't fix for me, I'm in a heap of trouble...we have saved like crazy to have this done and this is it. I really hope I don't have any trouble because I may not have the money to fix a major problem if there is one....man, there is so much to worry about!!!:faint:

I was self pay too. Every surgeon is different. My surgeon said he would not charge any DOCTOR fees if there is a problem, BUT I would have to pay the Hospital Fees because the hospital would not let me stay for free.

Definately ask ur Dr.

Theres never a promise unless its in writing.....

That's a worry of mine, as well, since I'm also self-pay. I read one bandster's slip story, and she said that the doc and hospital let her set up a payment program for her slip surgery. So, that's a big difference from the original surgery, where you have to pay the full amount up front.

Tami

:clap2: :bored :bored :bored :bored :bored IF your band slilps,, and your self Pay, IT could cost you $5000.00 in TJ,, that is what mine cost,, after only being banded 1 yr.. I stayed 2 nights vice 1 in the hospital in TJ,, I have a VERY GOOD DR..