Just need advice

[stacifowler 0]

I was banded back in 2001. I did well for a while but stopped getting fills after I lost my health insurance. I have to go through Flouro for a fill which is VERY expensive.

Anyway, I have gained back almost all that I lost, but am recommitted to the band and have health insurance again.

My original doctor has now left the practice. The doctor I have now just isn't filling me as aggressively as I need him to. He is putting in 1cc to 2cc's at a time and saying it is aggressive, but within a couple days I have no restriction.

Should I keep going to him? Should I ask for another doctor in the same practice (they are now a bariatric center rather than the small practice they were when I was banded)? or should I seek out a new doctor at another practice or center? Would love to hear your thoughts.

I really need a doctor that is going to tighten this thing and I have given my current doctor a couple shots at it and still nothing. (which is especially frustrating when I didn't have health insurance and I told him I was paying for the fills out of pocket at the tune of 3000 per one)

Thanks in advance.

[Mimilou2004 13]

3000 dollars per fill? OMG!!!

Mimi

[stacifowler 0]

Yeah. becuase i have to go through flouroscopy to have it done. Can't just go into the office, which stinks.

[AlyssaH 0]

Do more research quick and find another place.