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Hi sick of it, Wendy Hall does a WONDERFUL fill!! She has never missed my port yet!! Here is her Snowflake # 928-536-5377 I know she goes down to Mesa every month. not sure on the day. Good luck and Welcome to LBT!!!

Hi again mferra, I don't live in Flagstaff. I only had my surgery there. I live in Pinedale about 15 miles from Show Low. I think they are trying to start a support group in Snowflake but I haven't heard anything about it in a while. Have fun "up north" I lived in the Valley for 20+ years and just couldn't take the heat any longer. I moved here in 1993 and have loved it!!!

Hi mferra, I am not sure of a support group down there in the valley. But I just wanted to say WELCOME TO LBT!!!!! Good luck with your surgery on the 27th. it's just right around the corner!!

Hi Jannyman, Welcome to LBT!!! Here is Wendy Hall's # In Snowflake. I don't have her other #'s with me right now but you can call her office on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Snowflake and they can give you the info on when she will be in the Valley. Wendy Hall 261 S. Main street Snowflake AZ. 85937 928-536-5377 I hope this helps!! She is very good at what she does. ALWAYS only one stick on my fills!! Good luck!

:welcome: :welcomeB: :welcomeB: :welcome2: Welcome to LBT Joy!!

:welcome: :welcome: :welcomeB: :welcomeB: :welcome2: :welcome2: Hi Dawn, Welcome to LBT!!! Sedona? Wow, how are you doing with the fire? Is it close to you? Scarey isn't it? I was in the big fire in 02.(Rodeo/Chediski) was evacuated for 11 days not knowing what was going on with my house. Thank God everything was fine. But a lot of my neighbors lost their homes. I hope you are far enough away from it. I hear that it is a little contained tonight 15% is better than 0% right? Again Welcome to the group and Good luck!

:welcome2: :welcomeB: :welcomeB: :welcome2: Welcome to LBT Gloria!!:biggrin1: :cool: If you have any questions just ask away someone here will be able to help you!!

My PCP was very for me getting the band!! She had hers put in 6 months before me!! She is down 130lbs!

Hi GE mom, Welcome to LBT!! I can't think of anything I wish I'd known before being banded except maybe how to eat right and not need it in the first place? Excercise? Well I can't lie there. I don't excercise like I should. I did at first but I HATE EXCERCISE!! I know it would be soooo much better for me if I did but I always find an excuse not to do it. I can eat a normal meal just not as much as I use to. I am going in for a small unfill next week Because I have been having trouble lately getting food down and it staying down. It really depends on what you call a normal meal. I can't eat breads, and haven't been able to in a long while. But who needs the extra carbs right? Am I glad I did it? OH YES!! I would do it all over again in a heart beat!!! I love my band!!!! Again Welcome and congratulations on the date to your new journey!

I also have a Vanguard band. I had 3cc put in on my first fill and felt a little restriction, But not for long. I have now had 8 fills and one very small unfill. I was told that you need to take it slow. I have heard some say they were put to 6cc right away. I'm glad my surgeon took things slow and steady. Don't over do it because being overfilled is HELL!!!! Good luck with your fill!

:) :thankyou: :thankyou: :thankyou: :thankyou: :thankyou: A BIG THANK YOU TO DR. C!!! It's great to have a Dr. here to talk to!!!

Penni, Great pictures! Thanks for posting them. You have a very Handsome son!!

Cody, Hang in there! I had to have 8 fills before I had a Great restriction. It's normal to have several fills before hitting the "sweet spot". Don't give up, it will happen, OK? ((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))

:welcome2: :welcome2: :welcomeB: :welcomeB: :welcome2: :welcome2: Welcome to LBT EM!! Congratulations on your surgery date and good luck with the approval!

I have one and it reads.. GASTRIC LAP-BAND IF TUBING REQUIRED MUST USE SCOPE MORE INFO IN WALLET I put " more info in wallet" because EMT'S don't usually look in your wallet unless told to. In my wallet I have more info on my band, Dr.'s #, allergies and so on. The "must use scope" is really for stomach tubes not breathing tubes but I would think EMT's would know this. (I would hope)

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Great job MelAnne!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Doesn't restriction feel great!? It took me 8 fills but I am finally at a good restriction. Onederland is right around the corner for me also. :kiss2: :kiss2: :kiss2: Don't ya just love our bands!!!:kiss2: :kiss2: :kiss2:

:welcome: :welcome2: :welcomeB: :welcomeB: :welcome2: :welcome2: Welcome to LBT Bridget! Don't be frustrated you are doing great! :clap2: :clap2:

Mytime, do you know what size band you have? I have the VG band and had to have 8 fills before I felt a real good restriction. It sometime takes a couple of good fills to feel the "sweet spot" Hang in there and everything will work itself out.

Holy crap girl, You look FANTASTIC!!! Way to go! Keep up the great work!

My surgery went very well. I got to the hospital at 6:30a.m.. Was taken right into the pre-op room to disrobe, put in IV's, talk to surgeon, etc.. I was given a shot of somekind and was very sleepy when they wheeled me into the OR. Saw surgeon again and they put these funky boots on my legs and that is the last I remember until I was woken up in recovery. I was mad at first because I thought to myself "I wish they would hurry and get this over with!" then the nurse said "Terri, it's over. You did great!" WOW that was easy, I had no pain whatsoever. Just very thursty. Ice chips are great after surgery, they taste soooooooooooooo go! I spent the night in the hospital and was released about 1:00 the next afternoon. I had to stay a little longer because I couldn't pee on my own, I had to have a cath. (YUCK) When I peeed I went home. No pain killers because No pain. just liquid tylenol for the little discomfort I had. I live 3 hours away from Hospital so It was a long drive home. I went back to work the next week! Just remember everyone is different with how they react to surgery. I was just one of the lucky ones. Good luck with your band journey and into a happier and a healthier you!!

:welcome: :welcomeB: :welcome2: AZPete, Welcome from another AZ Bandster!!

You all are soooooooo sweet!!! Thank you! I had a fun LAZY day, I did nothing!! I had pizza (only could eat 1/2 piece. but it was so good) for lunch and I will have some more for dinner. Also I had ice cream cake from DQ! YUUUUMMMMMM Thank you again everyone! Loves to all!!

:girl_hug: :rose: :rose: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :rose: :rose: :rose: Congratulations my friend! You are doing great!

Ok, long lost Terri is trying to come back!!!!!!!!! I haven't got on or near a scale so I can't update my info. But It is so funny to read about the sauna suit. I just bought one and I have it on right know. I just got off my bike and I am sweating like a STUCK PIG! and I probably smell like one too!LOL I look like a fat lady in a large black garbage bag! Well I just wanted to stop in and say Hi! I need to go take a shower and then I'm off again. My great neice has a ball game tonight!! Loves to all and happy losing!

Klynn, I am VERY interested in a support group!!!! PLEASE let me know when and where and I will be there with bells on. I had my surgery in Flagstaff but I live in Pinedale just around the corner from you. As for your question about Dr. Berger? I LOVE HIM AND THINK HE IS THE BEST!! But I think most Bandsters love their surgeons and think they are the best. I trust everything he says! He had always been streight forward with me. He and his office staff are very helpful and careing! Do you get your fills from Wendy Hall? I have had 3 fills from her. Shes great also. If it wasn't for her I probably wouldn't have been able to get my band. She helped me through all the pre surgery paperwork and all that fun stuff. Wendy's #1 in my book! Again, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me know about any support groups you are starting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!