lapband - now they're trying to give it away
This hospital in Florida is having a contest and two winners will get free lapbands.
Good grief. If you're going to give away WLS, why not give away effective ones? yes, I know some people do well with the band and I don't wish to get into the my-surgery-is-better-than-yours business, but really.... statistically, the band is the least effective.
I wouldn't want one if it was free. I wouldn't want one even if they paid me.
This just bugs me. Yes, it's the cheapest surgery, so costs the less to give it away. But instead of giving away two bands, why not give away one RNY or one VSG? Better yet, why not give away one free surgery and let the winner choose the one that's best for them?
Anyone else bothered by this?
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
on 1/28/12 2:13 am
You have to sign a waiver absolving the hospital and surgeon of all liability for any problems that result from the prize. So if they botch your surgery, you've signed away your right to sue. www.obesitynomorefl.com/contest_rules.php
You also MUST have the surgery within 60 days of being notified that you won. That bothers me because it may not be enough time for some people to prepare.
You also have to agree to do all kinds of media stuff for them, so it's not exactly free surgery - instead of paying for surgery, you agree to work for them with no pay. So it's more like a barter arrangement, not a free prize.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
Lora
14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained
You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.
I wouldn't sign it either. But some people are so desparate to lose weight. If they don't have insurance that covers WLS and if they can't afford to self pay, Some people will feel this is their only hope.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
you happen to manufacture, sell or have a stake in the failing lap band business.
They went from making zillions on the lap band to having it fall out of favor. I
would not be surprised if insurance companies stop covering it because of the
expense of maintaining it, and with the high failure rate. At any rate, I say "buyer
beware". Shame on anybody who jumps at the promo without doing their
homework. In fact, maybe right after they have the surgery, I'll sell them a
timeshare in an oasis in the middle of Death Valley, and they can plan to
recuperate there. Just saying........some folks beg to be duped.
Just kidding (sorta)
