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Jaffa · July 23, 2009

I understand. I had the band. I still worry about expenses of revision. I know I will most likely need a revision one day and it will cost me money. It is just what we have to live with in the end.

Post op expense for problems is a genuine concern....go to someone who has proven to have rare problems with this, is about as good as you can do. Now if you have a problem and it is life threatening most insurance companies don't really have a choice but to pay for it.

Think of it this way. If you were jogging and you slipped and fell and broke your leg, do you think the insurance company could say they aren't paying because you caused it yourself while jogging? Not really. Insurance companies have to pay for people who smoke all of the time. Doesn't mean they paid for your smokes, but they still have to pay for medical necessary things.

Malaika · July 24, 2009

I didn't end up in the hospital. The only time I was in the hospital was for my surgery with Dr. Aceves. He is a great surgeon and very thorough. To my knowledge he has never had any leaks. I doubt that you would have any problems; that said, I believe if you get back home and have problems and go to the ER then your insurance should cover any complications. I can't be 100% certain, but I am relatively sure.

reddressgirl · July 24, 2009

VegasAngel,

Thanks for the input. I must have misinterpreted the spasms you have mentioned in other threads for a hospitalization. I'm sorry about that. I think that I am starting to feel a little better about it. This is going to be an adventure and a new begining to a healthier and more energetic me.

Malaika · July 24, 2009

VegasAngel,

Thanks for the input. I must have misinterpreted the spasms you have mentioned in other threads for a hospitalization. I'm sorry about that. I think that I am starting to feel a little better about it. This is going to be an adventure and a new begining to a healthier and more energetic me.

No not a hospitalization thank goodness, just a pain in the butt -- I'm finally learning to work around it -- or with it -- I'm sure you won't have any problems; however, I understand you have to consider worse-case scenario.