Ok, so you all have heard my sorry...lapband removal!

Well, I just got the final hospital bill....initially it what $19K, it has now increased to $38K! :eek:This is ridiculous....but thank GOD for insurance, as I am only responsible for $250 copay.

Now, I just continue to pray that this great insurance coverage continues and covers my revisional wls to vertical sleeve gastrectomy.

Best regards!

What's been your experience with the staggering hospital bills/charges?

Why did you have to switch?

Why did you have to switch?

This is my abbreviated story:

Update: September 17, 2008 9pm

My lapband was cremated ..I had the inevitable deal breaking experience of my failed relationship between my body and my lapband. After 20 months of fills and unfills, which led to stoma obstruction & finally pouch dilation & band slippage...I was forced to make a quick life-changing decision. I had to give up my band due to slippage and the reality that I could not say that the band was the best fit for me and lifestyle stresses. I do think and feel that my lifestyle and how I internalized stress definitely compromised the ultimate maximization of the efficacy of the lapband. However, I continue to perservere through this journey of weight management as a life long struggle.

Before Banding: 247 lb highest weight

Average Weight Post Banding: 210 lbs.

At Cremation of Band: 201 lbs.

if you don't mind me asking, do you have private insurance or through work, and what company? :thumbup:

if you don't mind me asking, do you have private insurance or through work, and what company? :thumbup:

Insured through work--Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL

I read your journey...wow! Best Regards

Whats your current status...are you seeking revisional wls?

Considering another band?

Sheena