What happen to my band!

At the seminar I went to, the surgeon buttoned the band between a lip made from the stomach,, was this not done in times past? or can it slip even though it gets anchored down>??

Wow ! what a wild story . I am so glad you found a wonderful Dr to help and all is well now. :) Happy and quick healing !

What a story! I am so glad that it had a happy ending. When you get a chance let your original surgeon know the results. Perhaps have Dr. Machado send a report as well. Glad it worked out, but YIKES!

Well that's a new one on me but so glad you were able to get it resolved quickly and correctly. Hope it keeps working well for you!

Yikes!
Glad it worked out for you!
Scary stuff...
How did you know of the new surgeon?

Best,
Mary

@ Grider- I have a PPO insurance, I know that the insurace will not pay for the EGD done prior to surgery so I just got my bill for that procedure. As for the rest I will have to wait for the EOB's to see what I owe.

@ Granny- I already have the op report and picture Dr. Machado's office gave this to me when I was seen for my follow up on Monday.

@ Mary- Dr. Machado is the surgeon I researched for my sister two years ago when she was having problems with her surgeon and insurance trying to get approval. My sister is scheduled for her lap band 6/23.

 

 

thanks for answering, and glad all is well, I hope to be approved and banded as soon as it can all take place, my ins cover all but Co-pays,, and these fees they surgeons invented.

What a horrible experience, but I am glad to hear Dr. Machado was able to help. I work at Mercy San Juan and have heard many great things about her; the main reason I chose to be referred to her. Hoping to be approved for my WLS before the end of summer...Still not sure about lap band or bypass surgery? Why did you choose the band?