It's my understanding that the docs themselves don't finance but have 'deals' with various finance companies to accept payment through them. I believe Cap one participates w/ some doctors. Anyway I have some financial links I've gleaned from various members over the years, that might help you to do more research. Links for financing sites: http://www.medicredit.com/ http://www.p-f-s.com/ http://www.cogentfinancialgroup.com/ http://www.thfusa.com/?d=041805CA http://www.mymedicalfinancing.com http://www.surgeryloans.com http://www.citerrafinancial.com/ http://www.capitalonehealthcarefinance.com/ Best of luck!

That's for life. Those medications can do those things to people with normal stomaches as well. So it's not like the danger will ever go away. I was on 800mg ibuprofen before surgery for my knees but I can't take it now. Now I'm taking Tramadol. It is a narcotic but not like what your used to. It doesn't make you "high" or intoxicate you. Well I guess if you took a handfull.... I find it effective but as an fyi my surgeon didn't prescribe it the VA did. Unfortunately I can't say that our veterans get quallity care. My pcp said it's good stuff if it works for you. I guess it doesn't work for everybody. I haven't had a chance to ask my surgeon.

congrats on your recent Banding!!!! We will meet the 3rd Tuesday for JAN and FEB-- hopefully that will work for you! Best wishes for you on your journey Rebecca

Hello to Everyone, I have started a list on my OH blog for persons interested in becoming a SURGERY SUPPORT ANGEL. If you are interested in being a support person please put an entry into the comment spot, just click on my name to go there. Please sign-up for a SURGERY SUPPORT ANGEL, there are so many people that would like someone to give update reports, call them and keep tabs on their well-being after surgery. A lot of patients go without because they don't know how to find someone.

That is great Amelia. I hope everything goes well for you today. Take care of yourself Debbie