Realize Band

[sabelawell 0]

:thumbup:Hi all,

I had a new band inserted yesterday! I used to have a Lap Band and the port was defective. I paid over $30,000. dollars for fills and preps etc. I only lost 50 pounds! When the doctor told me the port was defective and I am one-hundred pounds from goal, I knew I had to get another band. The doctor suggested I get a realize band because it is thicker and he stated I would lose weight faster. The first generation Lap Band only lasted me 2 years and 4 months. Has anyone out there experienced this scenario and if so did you get reimbursed from the Lap Band makers? Please share your stories, thank you.

[IM_LORI 0]

The port was defective? or the doctor damaged the port during a fill? If the port was truly damaged, the manufacturer should replace it. If he damaged it (more likely) during a fill, he won't be as inclined to go to the manufacturer for reimbursement.

[LindaLouRN 0]

Sabela-

Maybe you should request a copy of your chart from you physician. Good Luck with your new band!

Linda