So my primary care doctor had me do and upper gi barium swallow before referring me to a bariatric doctor.. my results came back perfect he said everything's fine.. n I'm telling him everything isn't .. I throw up alot and I'm not losing weight I'm hungry all the time things always get stuck n im tired of the battle. He said well the band is functioning perfect . He said he's just me n I have to eat slower.. I do sometimes it takes me 1.5 hours to eat a small meal cause I get stuck ..so he said again its all me n that he will proscribe me medication to CURVE MY APPITITE. Now doesn't thay defeat the purpose of weight loss surgery.. I'm really annoyed with my regular doctor

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, 201411 yr by labwalker