I had gastric bypass surgery in 97 and now my staples have come out. I went to a doctor here in TN to see if this could be repaired. He can but my insurance has turned me down twice. I am now scared I have been in pain for the past week my right side where the band is located is sore and when I touch this aread it is very tender and painful. I can fell it when I move. I don't know what to do since my insurance will not cover any of this. I can not afford to pay to have it corrected. I have Cigna PPo and I have even been through the appeal process. Please help me I am very scared. Tina:confused: