Ok, I know that there is more Washingtonian's out there. I am in Castle Rock and would love to meet up with anyone nearby to chat.

Kathy

Dr. Lopez

5/21/2004

Hello,

I live in Eugene Oregon but thought I would just say hello. Dr Lopez did my surgery too. It would be fun to meet sometime. How far is Portland from you? Well best wishes, Teresa

Hey Teresa,

Castle Rock is about 45 min from Portland. When did you have your surgery and how are things going for you? I am doing pretty good. Meeting someday would be fun.

Keep in touch,

Kathy

Dr. Lopez

4/21/2004

Hi Kathy,

I live in Renton but frequently go south to Olympia to see in-laws. Castle Rock is just a little further maybe we could meet up one day. Let me know.:cool:

Kathy

Hi Kathy,

Yes I would love to meet with you someday. I am almost 3 weeks out now. I have been thinking about when the time comes for a fill. You were the one that told me about the fill doctor right?

I would love to get more info on him. Have you had your first fill yet and how are things going? Let me know and when it comes time for my fill I think that is who I will go to.

Thanks

Talk to you soon,

Kathy

Dr.Lopez

4/21/04

285/266/?????

Hi Kathy, my name is Lisa, and I live in Nevada. hahah. Sorry, but you make me feel like a loser living so far away (kidding.)

Kathy, maybe we'll be ready for fills about the same time. I've been getting pretty hungry, then again, I'm always ravenous during the "special" time of the month.

Just wanted to say hi since I haven't heard from you. Hope all's well.

Lisa

Hey girl,

I emailed you today. Something has been wrong with my email so I don't know if you got it. We think it is working ok now. Yeah we could meet up in San Diego. That would be fun.

I am not hungry yet. I eat because I know that I should that's about it. Finally feeling like myself some lately. I had the fever thing and then the gas, and then just plain old tired. But I think my energy is getting better.

Are you still waiting on the "special" time? What's up with that?

Hope you got my email.

Talk to you soon,

Kathy

Got both e-mails, and yes, my girl parts are working again!

Hi Kathy,

His name is Dr. Clinch, phone number is 425-899-5500, and when I talked to him yesterday he said to call and make an appointment around the sixth week. Wow you have lost almost 20 pounds so far, that's great!! I was like you and wasn't hungry at first but around the fifth week post-op my appetite came back in full force. Supposedly that is one of the signs that you need a fill soon. I have had one fill of 1cc and have been so busy working that I haven't taken the time to get another one. If my scale is right I am down around 40-45 pounds. I'm not really even sure I need another fill yet. The band is a funny thing. Some days I can eat like the band isn't even there and then others I find I can't eat much at all. Maybe when you come up for a fill we can meet. I work at the hospital right across the street from his office. We also have a great support group that meets at the hospital the second Monday of the month. We are spinning off a second one because the first one has gotten so large. It's fun to go and see how everyone is shrinking.

Take Care,

Kathy

Kathy,

Thanks for the phone number. Do you really think I should make the appointment now? Some people wait longer than the 6 weeks I am hoping that the longer I can wait the better. What do you think?

Wow 40-45 pounds that is awesome. Does the fill hurt? Tell me all about what they do? What does he charge? You may have told me but I forgot.

And yes I would love to meet up with you. Friday's are good for me it is my day off so maybe he will have a Friday open.

Thanks again,

Kathy

Down 23 pounds today:banana :banana :banana

Hi Kathy,

You don't need a fill until you feel like you need one. And the hunger for me was the first clue I needed one. But there are some that have gone a full year before they needed one. Dr. Clinch just won't do one until six weeks post-op, so you have had that time to heal and the band is securely in place. No the fill didn't hurt. He injects lidocaine so the whole area is numb. It only took about 5 minutes in all. After he injects the saline, he has you drink to see how it feels. He charges $200 and what I like is he takes care of you as a whole patient not just a quick fill. So if you have any questions make sure you take them with you. Let me know when you make your appointment and I will make sure to make the time to meet with you.

Take Care and Congrats on the weight loss!!!

Kathy