:w00t:Hello everyone, I went through a program caalled "Lap Bands for Less" and had my surgery done in Dallas, TX. I live in Michigan and am experiencing no restrictions when I eat and have not lost any weight since the surgery on Feb.8,2008. My physician here in MI recently did an upper GI and claims that the band itself is not properly placed and needs to be redone. I paid cash for my surgery in Dallas because they were $6000.00 cheaper than in MI. Dr. Allan Cribbins performed my surgery and has looked over my results of my gi and claims that everything is fine, so why am I not losing weight, and at least not having any food restrictions? Michael Stamper is the person who set me up for my surgery and needless to say I am having a very difficult time trying to communicate with him about my concerns. I am at aloss as to what my next steps should be and frustrated totally. I certainly feel I should not have to pay another $11,000.00 for it to be fixed. Everyday I become more and more depressed. Has anyone gone through this same problem, and if so, can you give some much needed advice as to what I do now?

Frustrated in MI

I'm unclear.. have you had any fills?

Good question, do you have any fills? I would seek a 3rd opinion asap. I too live in MI and you could always check out Dr. Nunn at the Barix clinic in ypsilanti. 1/734/547/1060 or 1/800/282/0066. People from all over come to this hospital. Bariatric surgery is all they do. There are several Drs at this location. Give them a call. Keep us posted.