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Dr. Huacuz is the smartest choice. Take into account skill, bedside manner, knowlege and training, and as a bonus cost....he is hands down the best.

Wow! Thanks for sharing. I don't live in that area but it's nice you and those who have shared their experiences...nice you are looking out for everyone.

Oh, I'm a size 6 now.

That's a great idea!!!! I own 2 pair of elastic denim pants, 3 white turtle necks, 3 blazer/jackets, 1 black elastic skirt. I'm afraid to go shopping. I feel FATTER now than I did when I was a few sizes up...like a 10 or so. Why is that? Maybe my problem areas are now visible instead of allover fat?

That is an important thing to ask. BUT, they should have told you upfront. Did he tell you yet about the anesthesiologist fee? How about meds used? Insturment fee? Yep, when I had my very first surgery 15 years ago....my doctor/surgeon was upfront with me. Had me bring in 3 cashier's checks. 1) her fee 2) surgicenter 3) anesthesiologist Hate this happened to you. BUYER BEWARE

Sad? When I first got the text, a smile went on my face. How wonderful it is to have that great man move to the next phase of his work. And how great is the Lord and the work on earth to be moving forward with a new Prophet. I'm so thankful President Hinkley passed away when he did. My mother is on hospice and I've had mixed emotions. Raised a Baptist, Catholic, Methodist...just whereever mom took us that Sunday.... I don't have the foundation in the purpose of life and the purpose of death like those children raised by members. I've been taught, that's for sure. And now I understand. But the real test of it came when President Hinkley passed away. That smile that came without any concious doing on my part.... now I KNOW...I don't have to wonder anymore.

Inamed, makers of the lapband, train docs in maintenance and unfills just the same as they do adjustments/fills. The rule of thumb for someone who has hit their goal AND still losing AND want to stop losing.... to do an adjustment of .2cc to .5cc unfill. Forgot to add that those are numbers for the 9.75 band.

Seems some disagree with what I said about Ms. Clinton. And of course I said we all can disagree...that's what makes our country great. Point is, that behavior doesn't make a good Commander in Chief. How much stronger she would have been if she would have kicked him to the curb. The supposed "no sexual contact...with that woman" some think that's the ONLY thing he did against the marriage. Are you kidding? He's been cheating on Hilary for years and years...wasn't the first time and surely won't be the last.

OUCH! Hate that for you. Having the band come undone is rare...but it's one of 2 things..... defective band defective surgeon Either way you shouldn't have to pay a penny to have this corrected. Good luck!

Hey, your doc should have given you the instructions. If you don't want to mess up, simply follow those instructions. Every doc is different. I was on regual food by weeks end.

Gosh, I hate that for you. Sometimes things don't work out the way we want. Go back for an adjustment. That's the lapband system. So until you get restriction you really aren't supposed to lose even a pound. Just hate you have to suffer to get a fill. Maybe you could ask for more than just a local.... it's an idea.

Yes, you can. But do you want to digest it? weird, huh? I eat pizza frequently then slime it up. When I get tired of sliming, I stop eating it.

As you can see by other responses...yes it can take that long when you are getting insurance to cover it. I decided on lapband then interviewed 4 docs in 2 weeks. Made my choice and within a month had the procedure. That's being self pay. Hang in, hang on....it will be worth it!

Oh, got to add.... ICE is something new for me...and a straw. I don't have any beverage w/o a ton..packed to the max of ice...and then a straw. Kalia is right...the coldness helps it go down better.

Who says? I have Mt. Dew when I want (mix it w/ diet).

Oops, forgot to add: After you reach goal ...go 2 weeks with 'normal' eating...remember, your new normal not your former bad habits. If you are still losing weight...call the doc for a slight unfill...anywhere between .2 and .5cc. After that unfill, continue to eat your new normal....if you maintain (can go up a pound or two but that comes right back off) then you are DONE! If you continue to lose.... get another unfill. IF; however, you gain...and gain and it's not hormonal, medicines, etc....go back for a fill to get restriction back. You have not mastered a new way of eating!

Yes. Your term was resume...which means at one point it was 'normal' or optimum...in my case infancy... hahahah Now, I love food. I use it to nourish my body, have a treat, but not to medicate myself anymore.

Cold contracts heat expands

Approved? That's what caught my attention to the thread. So you are using insurance to cover this.... my first guess would have been to only submit a favorable report. But, if you gave her the goahead to submit it to your insurance without first knowing what she was going to say.... (happened to me in court once when I thought I knew what a witness would say...but...nope) Right now, don't worry about it. Really. What's done is done and you have a 50/50 chance. Plus, even if ins. rejects you based on that report, you could always submit a 2nd opinion. Plus, the report DETAILS what they feel you need to work on...why not start now AND DOCUMENT it. Go to a psychologist for a few sessions. remember....LOOSE LIPS SINK SHIPS...so it's better to just keep quiet and tell them what you need to get approved.

Don't worry about it. You will hear tales of weightloss on pre and post op...all before implementing the lapband system...which is adjustments. Enjoy yourself! Embrace any weight changes, up or down. As soon that will be a thing of the past. Make sure you have your 6week appointment for a fill. Good luck! (I didn't lose my first pound until 10 weeks after surgery)

Well, walking out of walmart at the beach w/ my twin sister and niece. It came up going to the car and it was a big bubble. My sister freaked! Meeting my twin sisters new beau, he took us to a Japanese steakhouse...you know where they cook in front of you. I got up 5 times during dinner. He leaned in to my sister and asked if I had diarehha. hahahah Now? I ate supper at the sink. A few bites, slime...a few bites more...slime some more. Right down the garbage disposal. salad is so good I have to have some every once in a while!

My guess is...average now with a low of 6, and a high of 20k... Average is 13k. I paid 8 total that included everything including a seperate fill doc who did 2 fills and one unfill when I hit goal.

Oh, forgot to add.... yes, to "h e double toothpicks" to patient care....that's not what medicine is about...it's a business. So, don't like your provider....don't use him. Money talks more than people know.

You sound just like my teenager did after she got braces. She was so excited to get them and a week into it...she was crying and screaming to have them removed. Well, I didn't, of course. 18months later she's very happy with the results. Thanks for sharing your story. It's very common for a ONE STOP shopping for the band to go wrong. Pay the surgeon you want to do the procedure...but Lord don't give money up front for aftercare...you'll lock yourself in. No, pay the surgeon. Then find someone to do your adjustments. You should only need a few visits...I needed 3. 2 fills and 1 unfill. I'm so happy I did it this way. How many of you buy a car and then ALWAYS go back to that dealership for service forever? When JiffyLube is so much cheaper and more efficient? But when things go wrong...you need a dealership, right? Then that's fine.

Fire 'em! !!!