LisaLynelle

Have you been to Dr. Moise??? If so how much does she charge? I need a doctor in the Spokane area who is close to me, tired of the traveling!!!! Let me know! Thanks

Dr. Vivian Moise @ St. Luke 's Hospital, 509-473-6709. Good luck.

I am looking for a appt on feb 19th???? Possible? Email me at LisaLynelle@aol.com Thank you!

The roads this time of year are, well, unpredictable.

It matters not where you were banded as long as you have, or can get, your operative notes and device information.

Chris

Wow thank you I will call 2morrow.....Thanks again! How are roads this time of year!???? Oh and I was banded in Mexico, does this make a difference?

Anyone got a doctor in the Spokane Idaho area that do fills on Mexico patients???? Im still looking! HELPPPPPP!!!!!!

swanssl,

Your story sounds alot like mine! I too was banded 2 years ago and Ive only lost 30 lbs and I am so sick of throwing up and getting stuck! Fills, unfills, and just trying to find a doctor to do my fills....Sooooo, I am now considering the sleeve....I hope to have my surgery in Feb......Feb cant get here fast enough....But I have to wait for my tax refund to get the money together....Good luck with your surgery and please stay in touch and let us all know how things go for you along the way.....I will be watching to see your progress....For I hope it works for me as well!!!! Good luck and stay positive!

Heres a question for you people who have had revison from band to sleeve....what is the cost for this with Dr. Aceves?

I just called to try to make an apt with Dr Spitz for the fourth time. I am about to give up and move on. I was so hopeful that I could have my care done here, but it looks like it isn't going to work out. ;(

I use the ladies from Marysville, wa....they come over here to do fills every 4 months or so.....They will be in Spokane in Aug....Im not sure about Dr. Pennings, last time I checked he wasnt doing us Mexico patients.....If you hear of anyone else in this area, let me know and If you want the ladies phone number or website I can pass it aliong to you....They really are great just located over in Seattle and takes a while for them to get over here sometimes....

Hi Titantiff,

Did you go to Dr. Spitz? How was he? I'd like to find out the cost and if you liked him or not, etc.

Thanks!

Kathleen

Hi I too am looking for a Dr. in the Spokane area, have you found out anything on this Dr. Spitz??? Dr. Troter charges too much, let me know any info you might know or have...thanks, Lisa

Hi I too am looking for a Dr. in the Spokane area, have you found out anything on this Dr. Spitz??? Dr. Troter charges too much, let me know any info you might know or have...thanks, Lisa

I have not been on the website cause I was banded in Mexico and I dont have a access number. I go to the ladies in Arlington for all my fills. Northwest Fill Management providing affordable lap-band fills for weight loss surgery patients., Mexico was just too far to go for my fills so I did my research and found these wonderful ladies who are a wonderful source of info. They have helped me so much on this new journey I have chose. I have their personal emails and keep in contact on a weekly basis. They travel to Spokane, wa where I usually go. No other dr here would touch me since I went to Mexico so they've been a great help.

A little over a month and counting down till my banding. What kinds does everyone have? My doctor gave me a choice of AP Lap Band or the Realize. Anyone have the Realize? I love reading all the info he gave me on both. I see the Realize can have up to 9cc in it. Does anyone know how much the AP can have total? I like the port better on the Realize- but that band with new name is pretty new to the states this year even though it's been around outside the US since 1996. Let me know if you have any thoughts on either band please.

Also- having trouble to get the ticker to work. Not a big deal as I have a monthish to go.

Thanks

Jewels, I have the realize band and so far I love it....It has taken me 4 fills to finally feel that FULL feeling everyone keeps talking about! I was really beginning to think maybe I didnt have a FULL button! HA HA....But after 4 fills and finally being at 8cc's I now know what full means and I feel like a bandster! I can only eat about 3/4 to 1 cup of food and Im sooooo full....lost 13 lbs in 3 weeks soo WOOOOHOOOOO.....I have a 10 cc band so it took me forever to get there!

FINALLY FULL,

Lisa

I am heading over to Arlington next week to get a fill and was wondering if anyone from the Spokane/Coeurdalene Area is needing a fill and wanted to share the ride.....They are doing them on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sat. let me know which day is best for you, I can go any of the days.

Wow, Im in shock that you are paying so much for your fills!!!! There are 2 ladies that come here from Seattle area and do fills for only $150.00....If you'd like more info let me know, I have there number and I go only to them. They come to Spokane about every 8 weeks or so....I missed them 2 weeks ago so I drove over to Seattle and got my fill on Sat. Anyways, if you'd like the info let me know....

I too am feeling like you...i have 8ccs in a 10cc band have not only lost 5lbs since I was banded in Feb......I got a fill on Sat. and maybe, MAYBE feel alittle restriction but can still eat anything I want and as much as I want....very frustrating!!!!!

Finally @ Sweet Spot - 5 1/2 months / 7 Fills for a total of 8.5cc's in the 10cc band.....YEAH!!!

I have a question for you, can you tell me what your disaster was with 8.5cc's.....I have a 10cc band and now I have 8cc's but still dont have restriction....i am thinking of getting another fill....but would like to hear your story...thanks

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Whew, Glad Im not losing it! Kinda thought maybe I was. Ha Ha....Glad to know to check, will have to keep track of that online now....thanks for the info...

Lisa

I got a question for you.....Do you get tighter when its going to rain or if its humidity outside? I can tell you when its going to rain every time! And yes, some days I can eat something the next I cant eat the same thing....But its working!

I was banded by Dr. Aceves and I have a LOVEHATE relationship with my band.....Some days I hate it and some days I love it! It has taken me 6 months to adjust and understand what I am suppose to be doing. But its working and has been a great learning experience! I dont regret my decision to have a band. Its just taken me a while to get a handle on it. The head hunger has been almost overwhelming at times! But, we learn as we go through this journey!

Good luck!

Ive had 3 fills so far and still not losing weight. I have the J & J band too and have only lost 25 lbs. None since I got back from Mexico! If you'd like to chat PM me or write to my email at LisaLynelle@aol.com... .Id love to share experiences with you since I have no support either....

Oh brother, Earl found me!!!!! Mine was a cucumber! Somehow, someway it missed being chewed and here came Earl! Yes, I was out to dinner, and scared my kids half to death since I spent 38 mins of hell locked in the bathroom! Only to leave with Earl, had to stop 4 times on the way home to throw up slim! FInally home threw up so hard, I thought I was going to pass out!....YES, I have learned the lesson not to eat while talking with your kids! Whew! Thank GOD its over! Good bye Earl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi, I'd love to chat with you! I was banded Feb. 7th, 2008 in Mexicali by Dr. Aceves. Im kinda frustrated since I havent lost any weight since I got back in Feb. Ive had 3 fills and feel very tight but dont seem to be losing weight. Drives me crazy! And I sure cant find any support here in the States. I love my band, but want the weight to fall off! Im off to work now so if you want you can drop me an email at LisaLynelle@aol.com.....Id love to chat and share stories and maybe encouraging conversations! Thanks again, Lisa

44 yo Female, single and looking for a person to help me get on track and stay on track. SUpport would be nice. I have no support since I was banded in Mexico. Down 27 lbs so far. Im located in Idaho. Anyone out there who can help?

$7250.00 Mexico....self pay....free fills for life....100.00 for fluro....

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