Where are the fill docs in washington state? is it reccomended to do the barium swallow or can docs do the fill without it?:help:

There are a few..

I go to Dr. Neal in Olympia who uses a barium swallow (Fluoroscopy). It is more expensive, but more accurate. $350 www.pacsurgical.com

There is a Kitty Carmichael in Arlington 360-435-5365, who can do your non-fluoro fill cheaply if your port is shallow. She only had 2" needles last time I asked. Can you feel it easily?

Dr. Fox in Tacoma can do a non-fluoro fill for $400 the first time, then it gets cheaper, $225 I think.

Dr. Chebli is nice, and affordable, but I had a less than positive experience there. Check him out on Obesity help. He has a new Seattle address.

There may be a few more, but these are the ones we discuss most frequently.

PM if you need more contact info on these guys or if you have questions, Welcome to the boards!

Where did you get banded???

I was banded by doc kuri in TJ...

July 22nd!

is it safe to have a fill with out the fluoro?

Thanks for your replys!

Well I know ever one is tired of hearing my story so Matthew1 read my journals. Have it done under floro......

Matthew1,

If you are near Portland, my husband and I are getting our first fills done there. Here is the website link http://www.gastricbands.com/ . I've spoken with Dr. Fitzpatrick on the phone and she seems great. Haven't had a fill yet, and she doesn't use a flora, but has someone she can send you to if you need one, plus she requires one every 6-12 months.

Jane

i am closer to idaho so i go to Cour'da'lane (i KNOW i spelled that wrong!)

anyway dr pennings is about 15-20 miles across the idaho border from spokane WA he charges 125 for a fill.

michelle

Blind fills are generally "safe", fluoro fills are generally "safer".

They also hurt less (fewer needle sticks), can give earlier restriction, and can spot issues before they become problems.

Congrats on your great taste in surgeons, did you like him?

Morsaille

he was very professional...

he had little time for chit chat but made sure I was ok

(there was 14 surgerys in two days)

I guess I need docs that do the fluoro first in washington state! anyone have a list?