Your not alone,I was banded on March 22nd and had a hiatal hernia repair at the same time.After ,I had alot of pain due to the hernia repair but much better now.Today was my first fill finally,Im glad because I didn't have much restriction at all it's a little better now.My weight before surgery was 296 I now weigh 284 not much wish it was more but at least it's coming off.

Hello!!!! I am in Reno. I was banded on 3-24-06 and my first fill was 5-8 and my second fill is on 5-24-06.

Don't worry about the weight comming off slow, it will come off. I am about 13 lbs down as well, but I have yet to feel real restriction.

Hopefully it will come with this 2nd fill.

I have never met anyone yet, that it did not work for.

marion

Where do you plan on getting fills. I need to have fill removed. Susan/Carson City

I get my fills at Western Surgical Group in Reno. They also performed my surger.y

What do they charge for fills?

I have no clue as I have insurance. You can call them. They are Western Surgical Group.

Just wanted to say HELLO to all of you Reno Bandsters!

I was banded Feb 10th in Truckee by Dr. Billy and love my band! I am down 41lbs to date and going strong. Dr. Billy is only in Truckee once a month but does see patients that are not his for fills (I think they run $300 but don't quote me on that)

Western Surgical Group is wonderfull as well! They have treated my husband for other digestive issues and are just a great group of doctors and staff!

Skye

I get my fills at Western surgical in Reno.

I'm looking into getting the lap band surgery in reno. I am going to the free seminar on June 9th. Most likely, my insurance isn't going to cover it, but I have a huge savings account. Can anyone tell me what their surgery cost was before insurance paid?

What kind of insurance do you have? I also had a hiatle hernia repair done at the same time and mine came to around 19,000.I didn't think my insurance was going to cover very much but they actually covered 100% so you never know.:girl_hug: :rose: :rose:

Well I had my first fill.It's been about two and a half weeks and I still feel no restriction I wonder if Im doing something wrong.I read about all these people who have lost 40 lbs or more and had there surgery around the same time as I did.Im trying really hard and I dont seem to be getting very far.Does it get better after the second fill or third or what.Can anyone let me know.:cry :cry :cry :cry

I have Great West One Health insurance. It seems if you get approved they pay 50%.

I am happy to see that there are more bandsters in reno chatting here. I had my surgery with Dr R Watson at Western Bariatrics. I love him. He has given me a new lease on life,

I am still covered under my 1 years post op care and dont pay for fills yet. But I am sure there are more to come and my year will soon be up. I will ask next time I go in. I had an appointment today for a fill but the office cancelled it since Dr W wasnt in. I will see him on the 14th.

I didnt have any restriction until after a few fills. the thing is to get into a habit of measuring your food and water and keeping track of your exercise all in a journal. develop the good habits even before you have restriction.

Best of luck to you all

we have support group meetings on the third thursday of every month at washoe medical center south at 6pm it is open to pre and post op patients. hope to see you all there.

I went to my seminar last night in Reno with Dr. Watson instructing it. It was very informative and answered 100% of my questions. And by the way, what a hottie! Hopefully I will be getting banded by august 1st.

I'm a soon-to-be Reno bandster. My surgery is Friday June 16th with Dr. Kuri in TJ. I will probably see him for a fill in October because I'm going to Disneyland anyway. For regular fills I plan to go to Dr. Billy in Truckee, I've heard nothing but great things about him. My fills are free in TJ, but after the cost to get there, hotel and getting over the border.... a couple of hundred bucks to got to Truckee is better.

Skye our starting weights are the same, does Dr. Billy take low BMI patients (or mabye you're short lol)

Stephanie

Hello all Im very new to this but Im a soon to be Reno-bandster July 12,06 I cant wait a little nervous but ready I hope .. I wish ytou all good luck and happiness!!!

Penny