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BNJ

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  1. I was filled two months ago in Italy by Dr Favretti and Segato, as a South African I had no choice as local options dont exist. To get my fill I am supposed to travel back to Italy, but the flight is long and the cost very high. My company however is sending me to the USA next week for a week, I have one meeting in DC, one in Baltimore and one in New York City. This has come up out of the blue, and I wasnt expecting to travel so this is very last minute. Can anyone help with a name of a reasonably priced doctor (the South African currency really sucks - i had to save for a very long time to have the procedure) and someone who will see me on such short notice? Thanks and btw I have lost 20kg in 2months since the op, but the weekly weight loss is slowing down now (I hope a fill would accelerate that again) :confused:
  2. I know exactly how you feel, I was in your boat two weeks ago. Sometimes to much information on forums like these can be dangerous in the sense that you become overanxious. My op went smooth, I knew nothing during the procedure, and woke up pain free. Feel free to PM if you want, things are fresh in my mind still.
  3. So after 3 yrs I finally had the funds to travel to Italy, had the band installed within hours of arriving in Italy no problems. I am 12 days into my new life now, and honestly didnt have any problems whatsoever. No shoulder pains, gas, throwing up etc. Today however I had my first problem, I havent been to the toilet much since the op (except for the initial "runs" a few hours afterwards) today was 3rd time toilet action and straight afterwards I have had a major stomach cramp, should I be worried? Could the band have slipped? I'm worried, and dont know if I am over reacting?

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