hi,

I am getting my band on 4/27/06 in Mexico. Is there anyone else on this site from Arizona. What have your experiences been where do you go for fills etc.. thanks, tina

ShirleyBee,

I'm so sorry for what you are going through. I have to say, though, that I think your instincts are usually right in these cases and it's always better to err on the side of caution. I agree with WABB that you should see a doc, whether you make the trip down to Mexico or see someone locally.

Good luck and I hope everything goes well for you.

HI all, I'm an AZ bandster, banded 2/19 by Dr Blackstone. Feeling great!

HI all, I'm an AZ bandster, banded 2/19 by Dr Blackstone. Feeling great!

Yea for you! did you use Realize or Lap? I'm trying to decide...I go to Dr. Blackstone also!

Yea for you! did you use Realize or Lap? I'm trying to decide...I go to Dr. Blackstone also!

Went with Realize.

Went with Realize.

That is my thinking at this time...It is so strange to read the whole thread about that on here....if you'd like, you could email me about why you chose that rather than have it on here...Thanks again

HI amsderb, I went with Realize 'cause the Dr said there were less incidents with port flippage and just the fact that its new. Hopefully the band has been improved on and some of the issues have been resolved with the older bands. Dr Blackstone said she really doesn't have a problem with port flippage anyway. I'm one month out today and I have my 1st fill 3/25. Doing well, except strange sharp pains that come from the port area from time to time. Other than that I'm doing great. When are you getting banded?

HI amsderb, I went with Realize 'cause the Dr said there were less incidents with port flippage and just the fact that its new. Hopefully the band has been improved on and some of the issues have been resolved with the older bands. Dr Blackstone said she really doesn't have a problem with port flippage anyway. I'm one month out today and I have my 1st fill 3/25. Doing well, except strange sharp pains that come from the port area from time to time. Other than that I'm doing great. When are you getting banded?

Port flips aren't usually the docs fault, they have no control over them one way or another a majority of the time. When you lose weight your body condenses and kinda sorta makes room for the port as it shrinks. Since doctors have no control over this they can't really determine when it will happen. Most docs don't have a ton of flipped ports.

However, a friend of mine was banded in the country of Jordan and she's already had a flipped port, hers happened before she even had a chance to lose much weight. It looks like a couple of sutures came undone and because of that her port just kinda moves with her. I think she may be going to Mexico to have it fixed, not sure yet. That one was probably the surgeon's fault.

She was in the shower and turned and felt (and heard) a pop. Now her port is amazingly hard to get to. :shades_smile:(

WasA

I called but you must have been busy. I went to Wendy Hall yesterday and got an unfill and now I'm waiting to see what happens. The acid refluc was killing me. Just a little better but not well by a long shot. Wendy said that she thought that if I had a slippage I wouldn't be able to eat anything and I'm not having a problem with eating although I'm not eating much (by choice) and I'm watching what I'm eating. I had the stomach flu 3 weeks ago and it really did a job on me. Give me a call if you get a chance.

Edited March 19, 200818 yr by Oregondaisy

I love Dr Blackstone. I was rebanded by her in October had I've lost 52lbs to date.

Hi ethansgrandma, why'd you have to have your band replace a little more than a year out?

Hey gals...thanks for the info....I want to talk to Dr. Blackstone and then I'll make up my mind for sure....it is leaning to Realize....

When will I be banded...Let's sing it Like Linda Ronstadt's song (When will I be loved....I mean banded??).....hm la la la...

As soon as I get the call from UHC...Also, I am planning summer so I have time to get the new routine down....I'm a teacher...... I'll Be SURE to let you all know...I'll be doing the Chacha...happy dance....

Edited March 19, 200818 yr by amsderb
SPELLING :)

...Also, I am panning summer so I have time to get the new routine down....I'm a teacher...... I'll Be SURE to let you all know...I'll be doing the Chacha...happy dance....

Are you panning, as in gold panning? What do you teach? Good for you with the chacha dance. Let us know how it goes. I can't wait 6 days to first fill and counting (ok, not really) but I DO need some serious restriction:wink2:

Are you panning, as in gold panning? What do you teach? Good for you with the chacha dance. Let us know how it goes. I can't wait 6 days to first fill and counting (ok, not really) but I DO need some serious restriction:wink2:

Ok I edited my post :biggrin: My fingers are slower than my brain!!! YES I will be panning for GOLD by PLANNING my lap band for June! Ha Ha... See, I can make lemonaide out of lemons!!!

I am an Elementary Media Specialist....aka...Librarian....

Why don't you do a ticker for countdown to restriction? Then we can check it off???? Keep it up....

I just got a call from my insurance and they have some question????I gave them my first born...I wish they'd hurry and call back...I was at the dentist when they called ....OF Course...had my phone by me 24/7 for the last few weeks...then I have an hour appt.. and they call!!!! Keep your fingers crossed that it is just a simple thing!!!

Hi all, just checking in, I am feeling good, lots more energy(with the exception of this stupid virus going around) enjoying eating again, I eat small amounts but notice I get hungrier after about 4-5 hours instead of all day..hesitant to get a fill on the 31st, because I feel like it is too much of an effort to eat in the morning"tight" I guess, it seems to get better around 11 am or so..but doing well my scale says I am down 30 lbs and the primary care docs said 29 yesterday, either way it is fabulous to be fetting healthy, I have been taken off 4 meds altogether now I only have 2 left to go..

Any get togethers coming up anywhere?

Tammy in Mesa:biggrin2:

Just letting all of you new bandsters of Dr Blackstone know that's its now taking up to 4 months to get a 2nd fill. And as it was the Dr thought that my progress was good and since I have a sinus infection and will most likely be on meds he didn't think it was a good idea to fill me. Argh, I could scream. They said they'd put me on "the list". Well, I'll become the squeek in the wheel that needs oil when I have to. My experience has been really good up till now.