Jitterbug

The 15th has come and gone. Just checking in to see how your surgery went. Hope you're feeling good. Get lots of rest and lose lots of weight!!

Take Care, Becky

Hey...I just saw you had a Birthday! Hope it was happy and that you meet your weight goals by the next one=)

Did Feiz's office get everything straightened out for you? Take Care.

Hey RJ. Yes, I had my second fill s frew weeks ago. THIS is what I thought it was going to be like all along. My first fill was NOTHING campared to this! I really notice when I don't chew enough. Things get "stuck". It's very painful. I am eating like a bird:) When I am with people who don't know I had the surgery, I just order soup or something really soft. I am down 33 lbs! How about you? Hope all is well:) When do you get your first fill?

Glad you posted pictures of your incisions. How are you feeling? My port still hurts if I hit it next to a counter or something. I go for another fill on Saturday. I'm sure you're feeling better by now. You will improve more and more everyday. Let me know how it goes=) Good Luck!

Hi Bonnie. I too had a hard time with hunger after the fill because of the liquid diet for 2 days then the soft for another 2. Does the phendymetrozine really help? Does it make you shaky? I may have to look into that. I got the band Dec 08 and have only lost 20lbs. The scale has NOT moved in a month. I need a kick start:)

Take Care. Becky

That is B***S***! He should have given you something for the pain. Where is your port? (mine is in the belly button) I took my friend socal with me, I couldn't see or feel what he was doing but she said he was really digging around trying to find the port, the look on her face said it all. I can only imagine what that pain would have been like w/o any novacaine. After the shot wore off it was quite painful...still 3 weeks later I cringe when I lean up against a counter, or carry a box or laundry basket. I would look into this a little further, maybe demand something next time. Do you feel any restriction? I was good for a couple weeks. I need one again. Good luck:)

Hey there. I too am stuck. For the first week after my fill I was getting full faster. Now I feel like I can eat anything. Has your scale been kinder these last couple weeks? I need inspiration:) I feel like I am killing myself with no results. Good Luck.

Herro!!! I have been back and forth with

I wish I coud get something for referrals:) Ha! Dr Feiz will be at the Apple Valley office Tuesday. I wonder why the wouldn't do a fill then:(

My insurance didn't cover the surgery. I was determined, so I paid for it myself. $$ Some insurances do cover, mine just sucked! Also, my Primary Care Doctor was totally against the surgery. Try to deal with a supportive Doctor. They have seminars often at the Apple Valley location (just off 15 fwy-Hwy 18) Also, this is the location that I will be receiving my fills. Or go to www.realizeband.com and type in your zip code to get more info.

Contact Information

Beverly Hills Physicians

15598 QUANTICO RD. SUITE B.

APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307

Phone: 800-788-1416

Yes, you can totally feel it through your skin. It feels like a marble. You can't see it though. Check out the lady on the LBT home page. Her scars are giant compared to what Dr Feiz does. Obviously because he's a plastic surgeon. My scars are disappearing more everyday. Which is good because I have only told 2 people about my surgery...There will be little evidence. Plus they're quick to heal.

Apple Valley is in the High Desert (victorville area) I thought that was closer to Ridgecrest. When do you have an appointment? Is it being covered by insurance? I was a self pay, so the process was very quick. Good Luck:)

I go for my fill on Wednesday. Did you need to go back on liquid for a couple days for this? I read a couple places that you do. My Bday is 5/15. I am down only 12 lb. I better get a move on if I'm going to lose 40!! Is the scale moving for you?

Thanks for checking in. I get my first fill Jan 7th. I need the fill because I have NO retrictions and it's making me crazy. When do you get your next fill? I'll update on the fill process. Take Care.

Thanks for checking in. I barely had time to heal, been so busy with the Holidays. I have been struggling with my food intake. I get my first fill Jan 7. I hope I notice a difference. I know it's not a miracle, but I was hoping I wouldn't feel hungry ALL the time....but I do:( The liquid diet sucked! Mushies are not much better. I am determined to lose at least 40lbs. by my 40th. How's it all going for you? Have you had more than one fill? Good Luck:)

HI socal. Thanks for all the help!

hi how are you

Good Luck China!! Hope to hear from you in a couple days. Day three for me and am feeling like myself again. That's really saying a lot because I'm a whimp:) Don't forget a pillow and blanket!!!

Thanks Matty. So far so good. Keep us posted on your outcome. Good Luck 2U:)

Hi Dawn. We are the same age, same start weight, same BMI and same goal weight!! I live in the Inland Empire. I get banded on 12/12/08. Getting nervous...but really excited. I would love to share stories and struggles. Thanks, Becky