My primary won't give me referral

[ladytru84 23]

Yea it's all frustrating

[labwalker 1,177]

I can't imagine a fill costing 600 dollars!!!!!!!! That is outrageous. My doctor was billing $350 for a fill according to insurance statements, and that is very high. I've read where folks are paying as little as 75 dollars for follow visits, including needed adjustments.

I hate to sound preachy, but lap band successful requires a commitment on both the surgeon and patient for months and years after surgery. If regular follow up visits are not possible, than the band becomes a very poor WLS option. I would not be where I am at if I hadn't been able to do the required follow ups on a regular basis. Shame on that doctor for not being a bit more compassionate.

Edited October 17, 2014 by labwalker