revision surgeries

Nykee · March 1, 2005

Thanks for telling me your experience..

I am on SSI, and my insurence didnt pay for it (it was excluded, no way to fight it) I got some back pay and used it to get my band.

I will NEVER have the money to deal with any problems, so this info is very valuable to me.

Thanks

dishdiva · March 12, 2005

I feel your pain. After a slip, I had my band re-positioned this past Thurs. Recovery has been far more difficult than original surgery. My doctor asked before my surgery if he found any problems, what did I want to do...I said take it out. No problems found...except for lots of scar tissue that had to be removed. Was sent for a barium swallow Friday morning to check for leaks. Radiologist said it looked good...but Dr.'s office wanted me in for follow-up Monday. (I'm going Tuesday.)

One more "incident" and out it comes. As for how we're paying for this...some of us are going into debt. Some of us are fortunate enough to have insurance cover it. I'm still a big fan of the band as being a good tool for weight loss. But, it's a personal decision about whether or not that tool is worth some of the pain and suffering some of us encounter. Different patients...different outcomes. I'm the first slip from my surgeon. And he has one patient that lost all her weight without a single fill...so there you have it. Good luck, patty48.

Elizabeth