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Hey Indiana people! I was banded May 2011 at St. Vincent's Carmel by Dr. Diaz! I agree that everyone there is pretty awesome. Kami, the NP, is equally awesome as well! (Although the first time I met her, I thougth she was 12.)

I'm getting a fill in 2 weeks after having been unfilled for about a year due to pregnancy! FINALLY. I have 55 lbs to get back to pre-baby weight and then another 37 after that to get to my goal! Yikes! lol

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Hey Erin I go on the 3rd for my first fill. Congrats on your new little one :)

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That's exciting! Who's your doc? Don't be freaked out when they do it! Lol it looks pretty crazy. They don't always let someone go back with you either just fyi :)

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Dr Cacucci is my doc. I like her so far. I am taking hubby along for support so I hope they let him in. I think I need it for the first one ;)

How much do they typically put in?

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I got 1 cc at a time but if you can handle it they could put up to 3-4 for your first fill if your band is empty. Depends on your doc really! Let me know how it goes!

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Wowzers, I had 2cc's put in at time of surgery and I really don't feel much difference then before being banded. I am curious now to see how much they do. I will keep you posted.

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I was at 8 cc before I was in the green. We'll see if I need that myc

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I was at 8 cc before I was in the green. We'll see if I need that much again!

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Hi Hoosiers!

I was banded on Dec 30, 2013 in Noblesville. We have a support group that meets on the first Thursday of every month. Glad to see so many places around the state have bariatric practices. I've read so many stories of people traveling hours to have their surgery.

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Hi, from Anderson. Had surgery at Community North with Dr. McEwin. Community Bariatics in Noblesville. Great place, great people. Good luck!

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Wow CarmenLeAn what was your date in November? I was the 4th in Carmel. Have you lost all 76lbs since surgery?

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Dr Shayani in Illinois is well worth it the drive! Banded in Dec and down 37 lbs. No problems at all with less than 10 lbs to goal. He is very knowledgeable and takes time with all his patients.

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