question about back pain and non insurance band

lookingout · May 21, 2007

<hr style="color: rgb(83, 98, 69);" size="1">   Okay, I know this is wierd....I don't even know where to put it my question is so far fetched.....I was banded in Mexico, and am having some recurrent back issues. I went in and was seen by a NP and they asked me "what is this scar?" I said I would rather not talk about it. Then...I get an appointment out of the blue with my GP. This is unusual because she is a professor and always hard to get a hold of. I know this does not have to do with my band, and know that I will have to self pay anything relating to my band. Has anybody been in this boat before? What have you said to your dr? I really like my doc and don't want to change, but am not exactly sure what to tell her....thanks!:help:

beachgirl · May 21, 2007

Why are you afraid to tell her. My gp was tickled to death that I went to Mexico and got my band and then he wanted to know everything I knew about it because his daughter was thinking about the band. He said he would rather her go to my doctor who had done over 7000 than have it done here where they had done hundreds.

Don't be afraid, tell her. For one thing it might help with diagnosis of your back pains and another in case you ever need to be intibated it would help with them knowing about which tube to use to not damage your band.

Good luck, hope your doing better soon.

tztmama · May 25, 2007

Just tell the truth. I had recurring back pain when my band was too tight. Especially in the upper back between the shoulder blades.

ragdollx19 · May 26, 2007

I cant understand why you would lie when getting medical care? If you were ok with your decision to go to Mexico to get banded and youve already had it done then whats the big deal now? If you really want help with your pain give them ALL of your medical history to work with?

Marimaru · May 26, 2007

I think you definitely need to tell your doctor. I can see how being too tight could cause upper back pain.

I have lower back pain more now than I did before I started losing weight, but that's because my whole balance is off now (like when a woman gets pregnant and her back hurts, same idea)

kacee · May 27, 2007

ABSOLUTELY ALWAYS tell your doctor EVERYTHING. What you consider the smallest insignificant thing may be the telling tale to an important diagnosis by your doctor. Leaving something out (be it a symptom or a medication) could literally be life-threatening if you doctor were to make an incorrect dianosis based on limited information. There's no ifs ands or buts about this. It is imperative for YOUR best interest....and health.