I'm curious to find out what you get with your doctor. so if i use Dr.Cobourn or tlbc if my band slips or eroptions happend or anyting else that could happen, then do i have to pay to get it fix again?

any info would be really nice

thanks you

andree

I would call each of the clinics to get a definative answer.

Andrew

It is my understanding that any complications are your financial responsibility. I mean, if you're following all the rules, there shouln't be any complications. I doubt you'd find a doctor that will guarantee that nothing will happen....but I could be wrong!

I was told by Dr.Cobourn if I erode or slip, he will fix it at no charge, but I'm not sure what the time frame is on that, I'm thinking maybe a year.

I am pretty sure Dr. Cobourn said that everything was covered for 5 years (hospital charges are your responsibility though).

As a person who has suffered just about every potential complication and none were my fault!!! I can say clarify with your docs and get it in writing!!!!

I have had a tubing disconnect, 3 port flips, 4 band slips one band replacement.. things happen you can't predict what will happen with you. When my docs went in to repair my band slips and take my band out there was no reason it should have slipped all the stitching was in place and it looked perfect but it had slipped badly.

I know innamed historically has been fussy about replacing or repairing bands. And yes I can say that from personal experience and from dealing with Innamed/Allergan directly. I know TLBC has never had any problems getting replacement bands from midband or J&J.

But clarify clarify clarify and make sure you are happy with the answers.

I was told at TLBC that any problems were included in the price except for erosion. It is $2500 to replace an eroded band.

I was also told at TLBC that any replacement would be 1/2 the cost of the band which at this time would be $5000 less $2500. No time limit

for band slippage and erosion i believe there is no extra cost aside from fees paid to the anaesthetist and surgical assistant unless you are required to be in hospital.

I too was told by TLBC that the only charge was if the band itself had to be replaced, I would pay 50% of the cost of the band only.