bandlesswonder

Don't get discouraged. Your MD is more than likely trying to take it slow to avoid adjustments problems. Not to take more money. If you really believed that - he probably should not have been your first choice of a surgeon. I believe that they train to help people but yes they do have to make a living. If you check into the literature posted by the surgeons with the most experience...obrien, felding, allen, ortiz === all recommend a formulated pathway for adjustments. Your surgeon is probably going with the most experience instead of free lancing the adjustments. Too agressive of adjustments can lead you to problems. Since you are self pay, you do not want to increase your risk of problems. The smaller adjustments every 4-6 weeks give you time to adjust to your eating patterns. The weight loss will come!!! Hang in there:) Also there are 5 different size bands. I would not worry about the adjustment amount....I would concentrate on the things you can control....diet, excercise, making healthier choices, meal planning, educating yourself on nutrition and moving ahead with your new healthy lifestyle. Talk to other patients of your MD for support. Hopefully, your first 12 months were included in your financial package because the majority of the adjustments take place in the first 3-6 months. Dr Keith McEwen advises against telling patients their fluid amount because there is a pathway that is followed and should be followed for the best results. So the only reason you really should feel that you need to know the amount is if your switching surgeons. However, when they draw back- they would be able to see the amount. There are many things that influence the adjustments, amounts, size of bands, what you tell the doctor....so I would not worry....money is probably the last thing coming to your doctors mind. My doctor rarely knows who used insurance and who is private pay....usually only if the patient tells him. Most doctors are there for your surgery and surgical recovery....

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Good job guys! I actually manage a lapband program....and guys are easier, I must say. You "guys" just do better with weight loss, staying focused, moving on. So if any new guys are interested in our self pay program...let me know. Log onto www.lapbandindiana.com yes we are in Indiana. We only perform LapBand (not a little lap band and a lotta roux en y)- Just LapBand surgery in an outpatient facility. You can view an online seminar...we try not to make it a large production to actually get a band. All adjustments for a year in the self pay model. Yes Mexico is cheaper but we are trying to make it affordable for everyone. So now I will stay off of your forum! But keep up the good work!

Just wanted to say Hi! MimIN. I saw your face and was so happy that you are doing so well!! Congratulations on getting your band! Sorry that I could not have been more help for you but I am so happy that you got your band! Cheryl

I hope the New Year brings you good health, smaller clothes, and a lot of happiness! Good job Lap Banders! www.lapbandindiana.com

We run a private pay program for those of you interested. All fills for the first year is included. Outpatient if qualified is $16500.00. Check us out at www.lapbandindiana.com. Dr McEwen is very motivated to help patients. We have lost a couple of patients to Mexico but we have done several at the self pay rate. We perform them at an outpatient surgery center and we always have excellent compliments.:clap2:

Hello! We are located in Central Indiana-specializing in LapBand Only. We have a 60% self finance rate. If you want to learn more....log onto www.lapbandindiana.com or email me

Hi! The doctor I work for is W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L! You can check him out on www.lapbandindiana.com and plan on maybe coming to one of our seminars. That is the best way to get started in the whole band journey!! I also have a band and it has been very successful for me. Please email me if you have any other questions! Tanya aka/buffy the band slayer

Why ohio? It is in the cornfield too!

Thank you for trying to get an Indiana Thread Going! You are the best, you sLL.:clap2: