DonnaK2231 Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Hey All, You all saw my post about my port or band is leaking, I talked to Renee today and he said they will charge me 250 to have a Dr. come in and stick in tube down my throat, and 1200 for hospital fee's and a new port. I am soooooooo Mad right now I could scream!! You asked me for a update-------- I told them I have never gone anywhere else for fills or anything else!!!!! I will let you know what happends on Monday!!! Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 OMG!!!! I would spit nails! That is not acceptable...obviously it was faulty and you had nothing to do with that...it's not like you can damage the port by overeating??? Even if you did??? I would be making some pretty big demands and going right to the top! Good luck sweetie!! Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willi333 Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 NO WAY !!!!! I would talk to Dr. O or Dr. Martinez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1BandedBabe Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 WOW!!!! That blows my mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAN Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 NO WAY!! I would definately talk to Dr. O. Good luck and let us know what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphynxmomma Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 WHAT???????? Is there no warrenty? Then what’s the point of having them doing any fills? Responsibility needs to be taken on their behalf if it a faulty port. That totally sucks!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my_friend_amber Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 I would absolutely talk to Dr. Ortiz himself about this since it seems that there are other people out here who've had ports replaced for zilch! We're all pulling for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat2nrml Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Hey All,You all saw my post about my port or band is leaking, I talked to Renee today and he said they will charge me 250 to have a Dr. come in and stick in tube down my throat, and 1200 for hospital fee's and a new port. I am soooooooo Mad right now I could scream!! You asked me for a update-------- I told them I have never gone anywhere else for fills or anything else!!!!! I will let you know what happends on Monday!!! Donna Donna, I'd definetley talk to Dr.O, that is just ridiculous!!! I have read on this forum of other patients having problems and them being fixed at NO cost to them [except the air fare.] I hope this gets resolved soon, in your favor, because I know I'll be very disappointed in the OCC if it's not!! I'm considering getting my fills here in PA., [still looking into it] but I'm willing to pay more to keep going to the OCC because of the awesome care they give their patients. Come on OCC staff, don't let this smudge your good [GREAT!] name, take care of your dedicated patients like you always have!! Signed, Disappointed Darlene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Hey All,You all saw my post about my port or band is leaking, I talked to Renee today and he said they will charge me 250 to have a Dr. come in and stick in tube down my throat, and 1200 for hospital fee's and a new port. I am soooooooo Mad right now I could scream!! You asked me for a update-------- I told them I have never gone anywhere else for fills or anything else!!!!! I will let you know what happends on Monday!!! Donna That is so wrong on so many levels it just defies all logic. Jeez! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazn Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Donna,I'd definetley talk to Dr.O, that is just ridiculous!!! I have read on this forum of other patients having problems and them being fixed at NO cost to them [except the air fare.] I hope this gets resolved soon, in your favor, because I know I'll be very disappointed in the OCC if it's not!! I'm considering getting my fills here in PA., [still looking into it] but I'm willing to pay more to keep going to the OCC because of the awesome care they give their patients. Come on OCC staff, don't let this smudge your good [GREAT!] name, take care of your dedicated patients like you always have!! Signed, Disappointed Darlene AMEN!! You said all that I was thinking!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momonamission Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 I read some where they can use a thicker solution for bands that leak. I guess like a gel or something. I would check into it. That does not seem right. Dawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK2231 Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Thanks Ladies, Just having your support helps!!!! Donna I will repost and let you know how monday goes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMMIE Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Thanks Ladies, Just having your support helps!!!! Donna I will repost and let you know how monday goes!!! THANKS DONNA, I'D REALLY LIKE TO KNOW MYSELF WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriBecky Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Hi Donna, I'm so sorry you are having problems! I thought I would explain the charges in the event you need a replacement. Since often a band problem manifests itself in the port, we want to make sure that the problem is actually with your port and there is truly a leak. We don't make money from sending you out for an endoscopy. This is done to make sure we know what the problem is. I had my port moved a few months back and I was happy to pay the $250 to make sure I didn't have a problem with my band. Its a good idea to get an endoscopy periodically to check your band. If there truly is a problem with your port that requires a replacement we only charge the cost of the replacement port and the clinic fees, no charge for our physicians. If there is a manufacturer defect with the band, the costs will be reimbursed by the band manufacturer. We have to return the port to them for testing and if they conclude it was a defect, the port replacement fees will be refunded to you. I hope this better explains the fees involved. I know it BITES to have to put our more money for your band, that's why we only charge expenses for this service. If you need more of an explanation then I do suggest you speak with one of our doctors, they can probably explain it much better than I can! I really hope everything goes GREAT and you can get back on your way to success! :cheerleader: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothereanymore Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Thanks LoriBecky, This sounds very fair. Quick question - I'd like to have an endoscopy at 2 years. And from the costs that I’ve been hearing $250 is a great price. Is this done at OCC or do you recommend another clinic to have this done? Best, Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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