bandedwoman

I am a newbie at this forum and being banded on August 7 - YAH!!!! I am from Ontario. I have a question for those who have had surgery already. Do they put the tube down your throat during surgery? I had that done when I had my tubes tied and they said it was to make sure nothing got lodged in my throat while I was under. (Fillings, crowns, caps etc). It hurt my they do the same during lapband surgery . Thanks Yes most use the intubation tube so you get air while under anethesia. Some use a small nasal mask. Mine did. Friend had the tube and they broke his tooth. Bummer.

I agree my dr. helped me so much before banding that I was totally ready. Never spent much time online. Didn't need to. Dr. and staff were there for me.

By the way my fee was 8000.00 complete! no hidden charges or fees. I have been talking with the dr. now maybe five times since banding and this lastv weekend the nutritionalist came to my home to visit and check on me! Can you believe that?

Yeah been there done that. I went as a self pay because of the run around from Kaiser Ppermanente. I am so glsd I moved on. I know its alot of money but it less than a used car.!! God I can't believe I am down almost fifty pounds!! Thank you dr. Mascareno FACS and his team...

Good for you Jennifer.

I don't know of these two. As for a fill try the fill centers of the USA.