belkita

Does any one knows of any bariatric doctor specifically for Lab Band Fills taking Americhoice?, also that can take patients whom had surgery overseas, but that have been filled by another doctor in the United States. I have been struggling, have found one doctor (Dr. Franklyn Vasquez), to whom I was recommended by my Primary and Gastroenterology Doctor, but he refused to even give me a consultation, as I I have my surgery overseas, I have the feeling that some Surgeons are not compassionate, at least they can take the time to give you a detailed information as to wheter they can follow up with you or not, but not just refuse to take you cause they have not make your surgery. If anyone knows a doctor that can be of help, and that can take Americhoice I would highly apprecite, as I am really in need of a new fill, I have gained 20 pounds since my last fill. I thank everyone for your kindness and consideration to this matter.

Thank you for your reply. I have tried that, and have not find anyone, they do not give you much information, I even have my primary Doctor Referred me to a Gastroenterology, he then referred me to Doctor Vasquez from Clifton Weight Loss, and I was told by his Receptionis, Dr. Vasquez, whom is a Lap Band Surgeon under my Health Insurance Network that he does not take patients whom have been Lap Banded Overseas, even when I explain I have all my records from my surgeon, and even have the revision from the gastroenterologist, they have refused to take me. There is not many compassion when it comes to doctors, they just seen an Overseas Lap Banded Patient as a liability. and I am finally running out of faith this will ever work out for me. But any way, I thank you very much for replying to me. Belkys Santos

I am in urgent need of follow up doctor in northern new jersey accepting americhoice/medicaid health insurance. I have been struggling, have not been able to find a weight loss for banders center in northern new jersey accepting my health insurance which is americhoice. If any one knows of a doctor accepting overseas patients with americhoice/medicaid, please let me know. I would highly appreciate it. Belkys santos

I was lap banded back on August 11, 2009, first I lost from 2045 pounds to 194, actually I am starting to gain weight, and am 220, unfortunately have found no help, even when I have Americhoice Health Insurance, been endoscopy texted (came back with bacteria on my stomach, severe gastritis and even Begining of Esophageal Barretts), I have not found a surgeon in northern New Jersey, even when my Gastroenterology Doctor has referred me to some Lap Band Surgeons in my area, they do not accept Overseas Patients. Can someone be so kind to give me some information, or tell me if there is any surgeon in Northern New Jersey able to take an overseas patient, whom has americhoice Health Insurance, whom primary doctor is able to refer mt to. I am desperate, and in urgent need of help. Please get back to me with some help, or surgeon information that I can use. Thanks

Thank you for your reply, i did in fact research the information, but unfortunately with the excitement of the trip i lost information i have found in lapbandtalk. I will continue researching, as i really need to find this information. Thank you for giving me the information and the reason i went overseas, was because i was non insured in the united states, and the cost was much less than here. All i am looking forward is if someone can provide aftercare follow up for this type of surgery in northern new jersey. Thanks again.

I was banded in dominican republic on 08/11/2009. I have already returned to the united states, and my doctor gave me a document explaining the whole procedure and a detailed information about my surgery, fill and everything needed in order i can find a doctor in northern new jersey to follow up with my post-care, can anyone let me know if there is any site/doctor/place, i can visit to obtain my after surgery care here in the united states, especifically in an area of passaic county, new jersey. Any suggestions and help will be highly appreciate, i am really in need of this information urgently. Thanks

Hey, great idea, i am also open to the time, i am always on line at work (i am self employed), so it would be great for me the chat, and i am flexible about the time, i am always on line from 10:30 am until 6:00 pm, eastern standard time. Please let me know when can we do this, and if i should go back to weight watchers meetings or if we will just count the points on our own and follow up on this site, we can also open a blog only for weight watchers banders (lol), and can document all of our daily/weekly/monthly/yearly goals and sucess. I am not very good about computers, but if any one or any lapbandtalk moderator can help us out or give us come tips in how to be more creative and make a blog for "weight watchers lapbanders", it would be highly apreciated. Best regards, and keep me informed. B. Santos

Hi, i was a weight watchers follower in the past, always loose weight but never keept it off, i just got lap banded on 08/11/2009, but still am in recovering mushy food, but as soon as i reach my 6th. Week, i would love to join with you guys, this is great, i have no time for the meetings, and if we can do it together it would be great. I need some help thought, i forgot how to calculate how many points i am supposed to eat daily , i am actually 211 pounds and am not sure of my allowed daily points. Please let me know, and i thank you for this great idea. Belkys

dear juliansmom2003, thank you for the information, can you please provide a telephone or email address where i can contact the center you mentioned is cheaper? I will really appreciate having that information. Thanks

dear nm1970 can you please tell me how to approach the meetings and nutritionist evaluation, i was banded overseas, and want to find a good nutritionist specialized in lap banders in order to continue with the follow up and be able to loose steady weight. Can you please provide the contact (telephone number) for me to contact the lady of lourdes in order i can find out what to do? Thanks in advance for your information.

I also got banded August 11, I still feel sored, chest pain when I try to breath, My doctor has been very expecific with the diet to follow, only Water and medicines, I feel very weak, but will manage, the only thing that makes me feel bad, is that I have experiencing a cough sometimes when I talk for a little while or if I am laying down in bed, my doctor prescribed something for that and hope it would do better. I still feel there is something pressuring my stomach, and I believe it should be normal, but I hope this feeling will dissapear with time, as it is uncomfortable. I just feel optimistic and know that no matter all this issues I will overcome and will loose weight and then I will realize it pays off. Good luck to everyone in this journey.

Well this may sound crazy, I got banded overseas, I am still here in Dominican Republic, my doctor has prescribed this medicines which are very unpleasant to taste, but I have manage to take them, only two small shots type of Water with the medicines three times a day and nothing else, no Protein, no soups, nothing, and this happened on August 11, since then not that I feel hungry, but I feel on starvation mode. Besides, I have started to feel a strange cough if I have a conversation, or right after I drink the water, also when I lay down on bed. Is something wrong with my band. I asked my doctor and he said is normal. My incisions are very small, and have no pain at all, but this situation of no aliments (at least protein shakes), is getting me thinking if I would become anorexic instead of loosing weight the right way. Has anyone any comments. Please let me know or give me any tips. Thanks,

I am getting banded aug/11 at the dominican republic, i am fliying tomorrow nite and arriving at santo domingo early morning aug 9. I am excited and affraid too. Hope everything is ok. Have lost 15 pounds on my pre-op diet and have been on liquids since monday (not so bad, and i did everythign as per my doctor's instructions). Good for me......................... Hope everyone else is ok, and anyone banded this month "our journey is getting started" good luck to everyone.