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4/19/13 5:27 P

Sorry you have been in a lot of pain and hope you didn't have to pay for all of those fills. I'm surprised the first doctor didn't do an xray or fluoroscope himself. Just be thankful that you now have a doctor that sounds like he knows his business.

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4/19/13 9:31 A

how is ur dr. now? Do u like him? U have to get a good one . Sorry ur having so many issues. I also have had some issues with my band. Once it flipped over and last yr I had to go in and have it fixed cause it slipped . I had to make the desion to either get it fixed or have it tken out. I feel like I have about 1/2 of my journey done and I need my band to help me get to my goal. Try not to get too upset with urself , u have had a long hard yr . Pain really sucks!!!

Good luck, hope u get what u want from ur band, and get it fixed if thats what u want .
For me I need the band to help me loss .

Val

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4/19/13 7:32 A

I have been in a lot of pain the past couple of months. after my first surgeon kept telling me it was normal and having lots of bruising from fills I found a new dr. Right away the new Dr did xrays and an EGD. He found that the band was completely empty and was leaking. He is trying to see were it is leaking from. I am frustrated. I have been in pain for over a year and have gained over 40 lbs. The 1st dr has made me feel like a failure like I did something wrong, only to find out that something was wrong with the band this whole time.

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5/7/12 11:48 A

I'm also have had issues with my band sine it was done 2009
I've had to have my port fixed a few yrs ago and
Lately had to have it fixed cause it slipped. I also had foot surgery a yr ago. So now I go this week for my 1st fill . Bk on track --- again
Good luck to u :)
Val

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5/5/12 9:01 A

Thanh you for the tips, I appreciate all the support from my spark friends. My port has been a problem from the beginning. And I have not lost like I thought I would. Finally last July I was at my sweet spot and was loosing, in october the restriction was gone. It has taken this long for them to determine what the problem is and what to do about it. Of course I had a knee replacement in march.

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5/4/12 5:03 P

I recently had to get my band fixed cause it slipped and I have Medicare too
I had to be driven like a hr in rush home . I suggest bringing a strong pillow to hold up against ur tummy . It helped a lot . They actually gave me one for lap band ppl
I didn't think of it . When u cough it helps too.

Good luck
I too feel its worth it . Mine slipped

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5/4/12 4:14 P

I am having to drive 2.5 hours to a different dr I am now on Medicare and they will not pay for it to be done in Wichita.

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5/4/12 7:24 A

I'm sorry to hear of your problems. I have heard of the band leaking but haven't had that happen to me. You aren't going to have to pay for another surgery are you? It isn't your fault the band was defective.

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5/3/12 6:43 P

Hugs!
I have had a suspected leak and run the gauntlet of tests. Then suddenly after months of not working, it works again. Not sure what has happened, but very happy.
I pray yours is miraculously fixed too.
Hang in there, it is all worth the bother.
Hugs,
Angela

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5/3/12 5:35 P

Has anyone developed a leak in their band? Well, I have and they will go back in surgically to repair or replace it. Plus I have to find a new doctor because my insurance will not cover this procedure in my area. Long story there.

I am now on Medicare and it is making me go to a larger clinic to have the repair. ;(

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