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Chris S. - L.I.

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  1. Where does he do surgery out of and is he with any other docs? How many Bands has he done? I'm a regular on a few Band sites and I have not heard of him, in fact I belong to LIBanders on Yahoo and I don't know anyone who has had surgery with him. How did you find him?


  2. Hi,

    Can you post a little more about Dr. David Mayer? I've never heard of him and I am involved in a few Lap Band Groups. How many bands has he done? He does his surgeries in Syosset but he's out of Huntington? I'm surprised because I thought my doctor, Dr. Geiss and his partner Dr. Powers were the only ones doing Lap Bands in Syosset Hospital.

    Thanks

    Chris


  3. Rubyjade,

    "I have been banded almost 3 years and have been drinking with my meals to try and eat more food for at least 2 of those years. My esophagus problems were caused partially by this and partially by a too tight band. "

    What type problems do you have? I have been banded since 9/2003 and I can eat alot more then I used tobe able to. I also drink when I eat mostly when I go out to dinner.

    Chris


  4. I doubt that you will find a fill doctor. Most docs don't give post surgery support to anyone who has not been banded by them and especially by someone in Mexico. You'd better check this out quick since the 15th is not far away. You definitely need someone to go to after the surgery.

    Good luck


  5. The easy way to find out how much is in your band is to remove all the saline. Lot's of doc's do this before they refill you. Also you should have a fluroscopy done to see the amount of restriction you have. Didn't the doc mention having any of these tests?


  6. Well I am a Bush supporter and I know for a fact he is a "real" person and has feelings for the people he represents. A young relative of mine (11 yrs. old at the time) had a very nasty form of cancer, osteo sarcoma requiring removal of her left arm and shoulder and was granted a wish by Children's Dream Fund and her wish was, not to go to a boy band concert or Disneyland, but to visit with President George Bush. In October 2002 her wish was granted and she spent the whole day with the Pres., his wife and even got to play with their dogs. I have her picture with the President hanging on my wall. Her condition worsened over the next year and when Pres. Bush was informed of this, during one of her hospital stays he had he staff check up on her and he PERSONALY called her while she was in ICU. The nurses didn't believe her Mom when she asked for a phone to be set up by her hospital bed because the President was going to call. She lost her battle Sept. 2, 2003, the same day I had my band placed.


  7. Babs,

    I realize the visual is pretty funny but I think people that may have missing teeth and are not able to chew properly may have more PB incidents then others. A friend of mine PB's more then she should and when I watch her eat I think this may be the problem. One reason I mention this is because there may be people out there who want to give up with the band because they have alot of vomiting and maybe the problem is that they can't chew their food properly.


  8. Just a question I'd like to put out to you. Did anyone have their surgeon check their teeth before surgery? I really think this is a must and I don't think doctor's are doing it. If your teeth aren't in decent shape you won't be able to chew the way you need to. I think this maybe be a reason for alot of people who have trouble PBing alot.


  9. Not sure I want to write about my bandiversary. Not that I'm not happy about what I have lost because I couldn't have done it without my band. I've lost about 70 lbs. but the majority of that was in the first year. I am not good about following the rules like I did when I was first banded but if I did I am sure I would be doing much better. When I was first banded I was thrilled at not being able to eat alot and maybe only eating an appetizer when I went out but now it's almost like I resent it. My mind is not in the right place anymore. I am at 4.20 in my 4 cc band and I can still eat more then I should be eating. I will probably ask for an Endoscopy soon as I have gotten one every year. Can someboy kick me in the pants to make me realize that this is a good thing and I should be working it?

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