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Hi, I have had the LAP-BAND® placed 5 years ago by Dr. Daniel Huacuz. It has been eroded for 3 years but I have not had any complications til now. Regardless my insurance will not cover the removal. My weight was 170 when I had it placed and I currently weigh 210. I'm having a hard time finding a doctor that will not charge me an arm and a leg to have it removed. I had an Endoscopy and half the band is inside my stomach and the other half is outside my stomach. I have a lot of chest pain, headaches, nausea, dizziness and gastric reflux. I can sit here and cry in hopes that it will disappear but that is not going to happen!! Is there anyone out there that has any reasonable resources to have this horrible band removed?

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Gosh, I feel your pain. I just logged onto this site to find out the same thing as you. Does anyone know how much to expect for band removal? Really not trying to pay $5000 for such a task.

Thanks and good luck!

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Have you tried Mexico? I don't know where you live but I know a lot of Americans head to Mexico where it's much cheaper. Sorry for the problems you're experiencing.

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Are you 100% sure insurance will not cover removal? Tricare just started covering in March.

I would fight like crazy to have insurance pay. Have your doctors work with you on it.

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I beleive Hospital Angeles in TJ, Mexico charges $4000.

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