I had my band put in 11/07 (Thanksgiving).

My port never seem perfect, but didn't think much about it.

Well I popped a stitch and my port flipped.

I was worried about the cost and having to return to Mexico.

Don't get me wrong my surgery was fine, everyone was very professional, but there something about the hand holding I get from my doctors here.

So I finally (after nearly a month of my port incision ozzing) I called Aetna and explained what was happening.

They said they cover all complications for the lapband including removal - even if you had it done in Mexico or out of network.

I jumped on the bandwagon yesterday.

Called my primary... their office faxed a referral to the surgeon.

I was in the surgeons office by 11 am.

She said it's an emergency... because it could get infected and then I'd loose the band.

I'm scheduled for corrective surgery on Friday.

They'll use a local with a twilight sleep.

Then all better.

My moral for the day is don't wait to get help.

Call your insurance carrier and find out what is covered.

Cost was my fear and I wish I had acted sooner.

After all it's tax time and property taxes are due... I didn't really have $1,500 set aside for port revision.

Thanks for listening.

Kym

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best of luck to you, i hope you have a speedy recovery.

I had port revision...it was a lot easier than actual first lapband surgery. I'm glad you insurance covers it! Good luck!

Thanks for the support.

It's all good.

The band is my friend and I want to get this fixed asap.

I don't want to risk my friend.