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The new snicker protein bar and the south beach diet bar.

Only 11 pds since September, nothing in past two months. Did not gain anything back. Thank you, !!! Went to new doctor today. Nice and nurse was great. Dr. Lopez. I am now 3ccs. Said no protein shakes. Said to eat a "beach bar" or a snicker bar. YEAH!!! I would of been very depressed if I had not went to the doctor this week. Old doc could not get me in until April. I am hopeful I will improve.

Have you lost alot already? Maybe you need a fill!Are you drinking 1/2 hour before eating or 1 hour after?

I am totally surprised. I was told today that I could have eaten a meal this morning or had my coffee. It did not matter. I did not. He gave me the second fill. 3ccs.

Just got my second fill, two months to late, but I am so happy and full today. Good Luck and great work.:clap2:

I have not lost in almost two months. I went to Dr. Lopez, new to me today. I learned so much. He gave me my second fill. I am now 3ccs. I am so positive now. I could fill the difference within 20 minutes. I am full to the top even though I only drank today. I am on Clear Liquids today, smooth creams tomarrow, and anything I can mush with a fork the 3rd day and then back to normal diet. He also told me NO Protein shakes for banders, only bypass, usually. He told me to get "beach bars or snicker go bar. I was surprised! I have never had the confidence to change doctors before, but because of this support group I knew I needed a fill, and the other doctor could not get me in until April. I am on top of the world again. Thank you everyone for sharing!!!!!:speechles

The doctor told me today if I started feeling hungary again, call and go in, usually need another fill. Especially when you loose that amount, things change around band. Maybe get an earlier appointment. Good work, you did better than me.

Don't worry. It will work for you. We are lucky to have the chance to change our life and appearances. You are lucky that you found this site before surgery. I did not and even though I read and read, went to seminars, and went to two different doctors, I was still out there by myself until I found this support group. Helped make a change in me. Good Luck!:clap2:

I got very discouraged because my doctor was to busy to get me in. I kept positive by day dreaming how good I am going to look by Christmas 2007. It was easier thinking of a long term goal. You are going to be so happy once it is done. Yeah for you.

Who was your doc? quote=Brad scott;397601]anyone know of a good fill Dr. in KC & their costs?

Thanks. I know what you mean. My Doc is gone, too. I am going to another office and Doc for a fill this week. I am going to have to pay for this out of network and cash. I had sorgery in sept, fill in late nov, and not seen since. They could not get me in until April. I called new Doc and am getting fill Tuesday. I am hopeful this will make a change in loss. This new nurse said I should be down at least 20 more by now. I felt like my other Doc Office was uncaring.Keep me in your prayers. I do not want to get more depressed about this.

Yhanks. I called Dr. Malley's office and was told it is $250 for 1st visit even with band already done. Fill extra after that. I had my band done here in the city.

I don't know if it is to late but Dr. Lopez will do fills. He does not charge the $250.00 new patient charge Malley does. Just the fill. hey said he is only with blue cross. I am pay ing $75,00 to $150. He is sometimes concerned where you were originally.

i have only lost 12 since September. My surgeon is in two days each of the next two weeks and to busy to see me. For the first time in a long time, because of this support group, I had the nerve today to call another surgeon and I am getting a fill next Tuesday. I am having to pay cash and out of network fee for this. At least I will not get to depressed before I see doctor. I know I need a fill because I am actually hungry. At first I could only eat a couple bites, now I can eat three bowls-going back again and again. My surgeon gave me a fill in Nov. for the first time. The fill hurt very much, the surgery didn't. I do not know what size band I have. I never knew about the sizes until you all informed me. The good news I haven't gained, the better news is I am all excited again. Thank everyone for all the info you have shared. I really was out there on my own until this site!:faint: :rolleyes I qualify for this club

:rolleyes I qualify for this club

my doctor told me noe to loose much during that time because of that fact

I have :faint: not lost the complete 12 since sept 06. I am trying to get I am definately an "INEE" not an "outee". Thanks great slow one!

Thanks so much. I started with a shake this morning. I once in awhile eat an egg. I am sure I have not ate 1200 calories a day. I am also counting water and I will count my calories. I will take two shakes a day. Yhanks so much. It looks like you are doing great. I want to and appreciate all the help. Its not like my family wants to talk about it, just mentioning I have not lost much. SURGERY ALMOST 5 MONTHS. Thanks again!

I am 52 and my spider veins went away for the most part after surgery. I had a whole area above my ankle. I am not loosing fast but I am not gaining and very happy to have a new chance at being a normal size. I am even thinking about one year from now and how good I am going to look. I was obsessed about it before hand watching every show about it and reading everything. Once you want it it seems you get driven. Good Luck and enjoy your life.

By the way Jack it looks like you are doing great. Congratulations! Thanks for caring enough to respond.

I was very cold and tired for a month. Now I am fine. I have not had protein shakes since the week before and after surgery. I have been trying to eat small meals. I cannot chew beef or chicken enough to not feel terrible after eating. I started excercising but could not go last week. Did not loose anything for three weeks during the excercise. Only my blouses are loose not pants. I eat cottage cheese and soup. I am going to try some protein shakes and was thinking of starting diet over as if I just had surggery. Only one fill of 2cc and it about killed me. He was moving the needle around alot and the pressure was very bad when he pressed while filling. The surgery did not hurt and I was walking alot that night in the hospital, and no pain after the next day. The doc said that was because I was out during surgery. I thought fills were painless.

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