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I live in Denver, Colorado and I am a former patient of Dr. Kirshenbaum. I have seen several recommendations regarding the Dr.'s who are open to seeing Dr. K's patients. Currently, I have found Dr.'s Metz, Weaver and Georgescu. Is there anyone that knows the procedures that the above Dr.'s use. Example add Fluid, patient drink Water, and depending on the flow, either add or remove additional fluid. Thank you.

It has been a looong time. How are you doing? I haven't been on here in ages. I see that you have been having trouble, I hope things are looking up. Me, not too bad, been a busy summer with one daughter in a nasty divorce, and two others getting married within 2 weeks of each other. I made it thru all three, now maybe it will settle down a bit. Since receiving my letter informing of Kirshenbaum's retirement, I thought I should see what is said about Dr. Metz. I have heard and read a lot of good things about him. So when they do a fill, do they do the trick of adding, drinking, and then either adding or removing more, all with one needle, I have heard that some Dr.'s will add a small amount and not have you drink anything. Anyway I go tomorrow for my last visit with Tom and will then be transferring to Dr. Metz. I will keep better in touch with you....Thanks for the advice.

Can anyone explain what Dr. Metz's procedure is for fills? Does he use ultra sound, etc.? Thanks!

Julie I hope that everything is ok with your band. I feel for you. Good luck next week.

Wow, that sounds almost identical to my situation. I too have had numerous tests done (ctscan, upper gi, tube down the throat, xrays, blood work, etc.) and they can't find anything wrong. I had my surgery 7/3/08, and the pains started on 12/18/08. It began feeling like cramps, (no burning) and since I had my monthly guest I thought great after 30 years this is going to start again. But it returned within a couple weeks, and now is an everyday situation. Sometimes I am able to eat and actually have it stay down. Usually about 15 to 30 minutes after eating I will need to get rid of some of what I ate. I think I will try the pineapple thing too. Thanks for all the input.

Who is coming to Red Robin on Thursday, June 11th? PATTY will be there!! I will be there on the 11th. For some reason I was thinking it was on the 10th (that night I can't be there)

Thanks for the advice. I will give it a shot.

Is there anyone that can tell me where and what the pain is when you are too tight? Lately I have been having pains after I eat. They start around my lower left back and wraps part way around to the front. It doesn't matter what or when I eat. It has gotten worse over time. Shortly after eating it starts and hurts like HELL:scared2:. If I can make it come back up then I am fine. Last night I wasn't even able to eat yogurt. I have been to my primary doc and have had several tests done but they find nothing, and say the band is in good position.

Julie: I'm up for it if you are just give me a call.

Cheryl Glad to hear that everything is going well. Welcome to the group. I would like to meet up with you on the 7th.

From the scans already taken, the band is in "optimal position". That was great news, since it was my first concern that the band had slipped. Actually, it didn't take but a time or two to realize that I had to change my eating habits, chewing, portions, bite sizes, etc. It is strange, I ate a granola bar this morning and the pain was horrible. This evening I had some steak at supper time and no pain. It doesn't matter what or when, it has a mind of its own on when it wants to strike. In several weeks I will have go in for a EGD. Can't say that I am looking forward to it. I also have an appointment with my band surgeon next week, think I will pick his brain on what he thinks also.

Yep, only after I eat, but then not every time.

Hi! I was banded July 2008, everything is going great except, the last few months (since December) I have had this horrible pain (after I eat) that goes from my left lower back to the the left lower abdomin (sp). I have been going to the Dr., had a CT, Upper GI, xrays, blood work, etc. At first he thought it was kidney stones, then diverteculitas (sp) and now am to go see a specialist. Has anyone else experienced anything like this?

Julie: I haven't been on for a long time, so it has taken me better than a couple hours to get caught up. I am so sorry to hear that you are having such a crappy time. I'm sure that you will be able to sort thru your insurance benefits better than any of the customer service reps you can get on the phonem maybe you will find a little golden nugget.:thumbup:

Marie, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I will be praying for you and your family.