Chris S. - L.I.

I had it years ago and the thing that helped was the Ultrasound.

Mike, Where is NY did you get this done? Chris S.

Diane, This is great news! I remember reading your story and praying for you. It almost seems like more then one person could possibly go through. So glad it turned out well in the end. You are blessed! Chris S.

Call the office on Monday and see what they say about the ulcers.

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?

I was banded by Dr. Alan Geiss at Syosset Hospital. He is exclusive to Lap Band as far as Bariatric surgeries go (I think he's done over 1,500 at this point) so I don't think you will find and other support better then his and Dr. Powers.

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

If you don't want to take your scale to the doc just weigh yourself right before you go to the doc so you will be in the same clothes and then you will know the exact difference between the 2 scales.

WHy don't you just get some fill or all of your fill taken out and then see how you feel?

No....us Bush-ites are glad that this man who tortured and killed so many of his own people is dead.

Betsy Jane, I am curious if you know if she is a Democrat or a Republican. Chris PS I am so sick of this thread.

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

Just saw on TV that tomorrow Dr. Phil will have Sharon Osborne on talking about the removal of her Lap Band. This should be interesting. I wonder if we will find out the real reason.

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

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?