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prettygirl1
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I get my fills at the surgicenter but it's a nurse practioner that does them. When I really need Dr.Spiegel I will get him to give me a fill there w/x-ray.
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LOTS of walking...walking ...gas-x chewables or strips. Also mint tea will help too.
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For instance, I can get everything I need at the surgicenter but someone else (newbie ,my friend UGH can't for 2 yrs) needs a great deal of aftercare especially the first year. Again Dr. Spiegel is a very skilled doctor. I can imagine it now ...the band going for 4,000 by 2011.
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I just don't understand why he can offer that at the surgicenter.
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Hey bandster sisters and brothers, I heard from my friend who is having her band done at the surgicenter on main that their price of $12,900 includes up to 2 years of aftercare. She had a free consultation and labs/ekg. I don't know about you guys but the band was priced two years ago when I had mine at 15,500. Now since I have the band I participate in their referral program where you get $100 american express check. Real good for X-mas! My other friend was banded 4 months ago had to stay overnight at UGH due to her sleep apnea (more money she paid)...I never had to stay over night I had sleep apnea? I love Dr.Spiegel but these prices get me all raddled up :-):eek::ranger: