Very unhappy with local support group and follow up care from Lap Band Company

[beaglemom 0]

Okay, the main reason I went with the group I did, was because they did lap band and because they took my insurance.

After care has been atrocious and I should have realized I was going to have problems because they kept screwing up my billing.

It's taken 5 fills to get to enough restriction and I have spent the last 6 months frustrated. Last fill was the final straw, the tech said, "Oh, I haven't been given you much in the way of a fill because we thought you weren't eating enough protein".

Well, I really think the real reason is to get more money out of my insurance company.

Oh, and when I went to support group and whined about not losing weight, they told me to a) get an unfill, :rolleyes2: see the dietcian, which all involves getting more money out of me.

So I'm working with a different company right now, which doesn't charge for personal aftercare.

[ElfiePoo 109]

Kathleen,

Sadly there are doctors/clinics just out for the money and their decisions will be made based on how they can get the most out of the insurance companies. One can only speculate as to whether that's the rationale yours operated under, but I'd be a little concerned if my doc said they weren't giving fills as often because they 'thought' I wasn't eating enough Protein.< /p>

Good for you for being proactive and taking charge and responsibility for your own care. Good luck with your new doc!

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[greytz 4]

Definitely new doc time. No one says you have to continue with the same for after care and hopefully you can find one that takes your insurance and cares about your progress. I am so fortunate to have a great team working with me and helping me finish my journey. Good Luck!