my band has a bubble , blister type aneurysm type thing in it

vikkiann · July 12, 2008

Below is an email from my Dr's office... Do you think Allergan will cover this type o complication? basically my band has a bubble, aneurysm, blister (whatever you want to call it) in it and when they fill it the Fluid is all going in to this bubble. Below you can see what Allergan wants to see from my Dr as he is appraoaching them to replace it... just want to know what you all think???

Ok, I finally have some information for you. Dr B let me know that we need to do a fill under fluoroscopy to show Allergan where the dye is going. So we will adjust your band while we are shooting an xray which will show Allergan the fluid is not leaking out of the band. I am having Becky work on dates for next week to get you in to do that. I will let you know once we have a better idea.

We are getting closer.

No, it is all accumulating in a bubble. Think of your band as having a blister except the fluid goes in but can't come out.

Jessica Thorpe, RN, BSN, CBN

NY2LAGirl · July 12, 2008

Dr Billy I see, he is my surgeon too. Doesn't he work for Allergen in some capacity? I thought I remember him telling me that. I can't see how they won't cover it. Good luck and keep me informed!

vikkiann · July 12, 2008

he doesnt work for them that i know of... ive had my band for three years..ive been dr billy's "postergirl" at his seminars for years so i know he genuineley cares what happens to me and i know he is fighting for me but, this is just taking FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i just wish i knew what they (allergan) were truly liable for...this is a weird complication....i just want my band back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Boo Boo Kitty · July 12, 2008

Vikki I would assume if it is band failure they have to fix it. Good luck! :cool:

NY2LAGirl · July 12, 2008

I love Dr. Billy!!!!! Jessica too she did my fill this time. I like you believe they will fight hard for you! Were you self pay too?

I wonder if you were at the seminar I went to one of his band patients was there......small world.

VikkiAnn I wish you nothing but the best and am confident Dr. Billy will make it right.

NY2LAGirl · July 30, 2008

VikkiAnn I was thinking of you today so I thought I would write. Just wondering if Dr. Billy & Jessica were able to straighten out your band defect and if the company is paying for it?