In Torrance, Need a support & walking or exercise buddy

Post Date: 1/14/08 9:48 pm Gosh...having myself banded 12/12/07 and having a conversation with my dr at my last visit, he also blurted out a $2,000 figure for a fill. I had NO clue what was involved in a fill. He explained it is done through radiology and from what I remember, ultrasound was involved and I drink a barium? and it is monitored ...it has to be via ultrasound. Sound right? My daughter was with me and she is a medical student and she said it was very clear. I had NO idea and skimming over the posts, in my mind, I imagined lying back on the table in the examining room and having him filling a syringe and going for it. I realize it sounds ridiculous, but if you had any clue the amount of medical care I have had, I fault myself for not knowing everything about it. I asked him if insurance covered it and all he said is if it did not I'd be getting a bill. In NO way do I hold this physician at fault. I accept 100% blame if bills come at me unexpected. My physician is so respected all over the world for his knowledge of medicine, in no way do I expect him to worry about my insurance company and charges. He has staff that handles that and the individual staff member that is responsible for the connection between my insurance and the process I had, will be questioned. (clearing throat) I am having some rough times keeping myself motivated due to "life issues".....anyone from the SouthBay in Southern California? Would love a walking supportive buddy! [email protected] Lori in Torrance, CA Very Respected Surgeon, I am honored to call my physician. Namir Katkhouda, MD: USC Care Doctor Profile http://www.usc.edu/health/usccare/faculty/faculty1911.html

Wow . . . I sure hope you get the insurance thing worked out! I assume you're on the phone already! I get my first fill tomorrow . . . but not like yours . . . I get the "lay down and I'll stick you" scenerio . . . Good luck! and I'm just a BIT to far south to be a walking buddy . . . Chula Vista . . . good luck!

WOW! I am a cash patient and I only have a $200.00 fill cost after the first year. My fills right now are included in my original payment for the first year. I am in the Long Beach area but would love to chat. I was banded 12/10/07 and I am really struggling with what to eat and what not to eat. I did not even lose one pound last week!