Port Replacement Today!

[Constance 0]

Drewslou I'm so glad. That is great he is helping you out!

[prasman 0]

Dr. K is truly the best!

[judybellyband 6]

How wonderful that you are doing so well and have a sincere and responciable Doctor. What a double blessing. I just talked to Don Mills at Inamed yesterday who said that they will open a case and get back with me as my Vanguard band has leaked. You know the disappointment. I sure am in morning (can't sleep) after 30 months of faithful service. The fluoroscopy showed it blowing out at the band but I guess they will not know for sure till they go in. I am concern because I am 30lbs away from "normal BMI" that my UHC may not pay for a replacement band. Maybe you could tell me how the Inamed process works and what steps you had to take. It's very unclear to me. Forexample, if yourproblem had been a manufactuing poblem, would they help pay for or partof the replacement surgery?

My sincere thanks in advance for your insight and sharing.

[DrewsLou 3]

I'm not sure what Inamed's exact process is. When it was discovered I *might* have a leak I emailed Inamed and they opened a case file to track the problem. They sent me a letter explaining this to me and asking me to send the part that was removed to them for examination. The person I was in contact there with was Steve Gonzales I believe.

Let me know if I can help!

[Big girl banded 0]

I love the fact that he admitted to a mistake. They happen!! But it is refreshing to hear that he was upfront with you. He sound like a keeper, mistake and all!

[GayleS 0]

lousdrew who is your doc?

[Rubyjade 2]

I am so happy to hear your surgery went well. I need to have a port relocation surgery due to a flipped port and am pretty nervous about it. Thanks for posting - I feel much better about it now and just want it over and done with. Am waiting on my appointment but should be in the next week or two.