Reluctant doctors

GeezerSue · October 19, 2003

They are afraid of causing esophageal damage (because Inamed has warned them) and getting sued.

Call Don Mills at Inamed. Don't even mention the doctor's name...just the state or which (for example) tri-state area you're in. Complain. Tell him that you and others are unhappy with the training the doctors are getting and you wonder if Johnson and Johnson is doing a better job (they are in clinical trials with their band.) Politely raise hell about the fact that they are promoting the band's adjustability while simultaneously neglecting to insist that the doctor's commit to providing those adjustments. Not a good situation.

Maybe we should even begin a petition to Inamed, asking them to do their part to get the US doctors to fully service the damned thing.

Sue

Alexandra · October 19, 2003

Sue, that is a really brilliant idea! I'm happy to say, however, that when I met Dr. Bertha at my fill and I asked him the question, he responded as I would have hoped...that is, he said that fills are determined purely on a basis of individual need and progress. I think when I decide it's time for my next fill, I'll be asking to speak with the surgeon and not waste time with his defensive line.

But your suggestion is a good one. If I encounter real resistance later on I'll definitely consider it.