Question:
I am wondering if anyone in upstate n.y. knows of a dr. that does fills with fluro

I had lap band surgery in 05 and my dr. does not fill my band under xray and I dont feel it is an accurate fill. I I was wondering if there was anyone in upstate n.y. that gets a fill under xray. And if they could forward me the Dr. Name    — kylepetey (posted on May 14, 2009)

May 14, 2009
I am a ER physician and have used fluroscopy only in finding embedded metalic foreign bodies. The radiation exposure is significant. Most surgeons aren't going to be willing to try to intervene in another surgeons case and especially if the button can be felt. Accessing a port, whether a lap band button or a deep venous access is done by feel not fluro. I would encourage you to discuss with your surgeon why you feel your fills aren't going well. I assume you aren't getting adequate restriction to your pouch but that doesn't automatically mean the surgeon is missing the button. Hang in there and good luck on finding the answer to your problem. Kevin
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