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LAP-BAND Patients
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I drink beer all the time! 10-12 is my limit tho.
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how about trying your library?
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Surgeon Name - Dr. James Smith Location - Pueblo, Co Date of Banding - 7-12-07 What your surgeon closed with - sutures/glue How many incisions - 4 small - 1 larger Type of Band - VG Overall cost of surgery - $14,000 - includes 1 year of fills Personal review of surgeon/staff - I love my surgeon and his staff. They are all very knowledgeable, caring and compassionate. The follow up /support groups are wonderful. My surgeon is actually at each and every support group.
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After 1 year of fills included in surgery price, my Dr. (Dr. James Smith) Pueblo, Co. charges $50.00.
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I dont think there are any lap band surgeons in New Mexico, but depending on where you are in NM, there is a wonderful surgeon in Southern Colorado (Pueblo), Dr. James Smith, 719-561-4300.
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Hi Amy - where in Colorado are you located? I had surgery July 12, 07 in Pueblo. I couldn't be happier. I have a wonderful surgeon/support staff here.
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I dont know of a Dr. in Colorado Springs, but I can recommend a wonderful Surgeon in Pueblo. Dr. James Smith, Colorado Surgery for Life.
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I used PAM (the cooking spray) on a cotton ball - worked like a charm.