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I've been banded for 4 yrs now. Only lost 40 lbs and been staying at the same weight... but I've had a few health problems lately (I'm 70) and have had to see numerous specialists, PT, dental etc. I'm all out of co pays... so I haven't gone in to my weight loss center for a few months. But now suddenly I'm getting a burning stomach after eating and at bedtime. I am taking Pepcid, but why am I getting this now and is it connected to the band?

My health problem has been with my hip, making it impossible to do my walking or exercise... the doctor thinks it's bursitis and the PT therapist thinks it's a muscle spasm... either way it's painful and expensive.

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    • 2muchfun
      2muchfun

      You must have Medicare right? Don't they cover office visits? Your symptoms could be anything from GERD to a slip or dilation. I'd recommend seeing your bariatric doctor very soon.

    • terrydumont46
      terrydumont46

      I was just diagnosed with bursitis of the shoulder. man is it painful. my doctor told me rest and ice packs. so that's what I did. went home told everyone to take a hike and layed in my recliner t

    • Monkfan
      Monkfan

      Diagnosed myself via the Internet by Googling "pain in the buttocks". My problem is definitely "Piriformis Syndome, The Literal Pain in the Ass" and it give home exercises... no fee to pay. Yay!

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    I know how you feel... I've been ignoring the obvious visits I need to my podiatrist, orthopedic surgeon AND chiropractor to avoid those co-payments.

    If my husband knew I was avoiding going because I don't want to pay the $20-$40 co-payments, he would be LIVID... But I'll wait a lil longer, I guess (until I can't walk anymore) LoL

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