I didn't realize that most Dr's do not do it at each fill

My dr has me drink the barium before, does the fill and then has me drink the soultion and i get to watch it go through. It's cool to see the band and everything.

My first fill was done under Fluroscopy, but every fill since then was just done by the PA in the office. If there is not a question about if my band is slipping, too tight etc, then I don't see a reason to spend the extra money

I could tell where everything was located on the fluroscopy by looking at my underwire bra!!

it's not an extra charge

My doctor does all of his fills under fluro as well. It's not an option. Thankfully, my insurance pays all but my normal copay.

Yeah, I only have $5.00 copay, some people have to pay $50 for a fill

My doctor has not done any. They insert the needle into the port, withdraw the Fluid, and put that fluid plus more on a fill. Once the fill is done, they have me sit up and drink a glass of Water to see how it goes down. If I have no problems and I feel okay, they leave it like that. Otherwise they will withdraw some of the fill.

How much does you doctor charge for a fill?

You have a $5 copay .. but what is being charged to the insurance?

You have a $5 copay .. but what is being charged to the insurance?

that was my point as well.

My insurance pays for 4 fills the first year and I have to pay cash for any after that.

I have no idea what is charged to the insurance

My insurance is being charged something like $450 for my fills. They don't pay that much, of course. I have a $20 copay. Self-pay people pay $125 or something close to that for their fills.

No, thank God. That would drive me nuts. To each his own, I guess! :blushing: