I would like to hear from some Texarkana Bandsters about their experiences. re: doctors, pre and post surgery, and how things are going for them now. I am considering the lap band.

I'm doing great! The drugs were great! It didn't hurt at all like i thought it would. I am just now in pain...the medicine has worn off. I just took some hydrocodone left from my surgery so hopefully that will help me!

Hippmom....maybe you could ask if they would do it in the office...from what i understand dr. keilin will do it in the office but dr. hekier does it at the hospital....i think that's the right info.

anyway, i gotta go i'm not typing well!!!

Way to go Ali. It has alot to do with the attitude and you have a great attitude. Hopefully everything is working right now and you can get on with your journey. Have a Happy Thanksgiving everybody!!!!

Sharon

Edited November 26, 200817 yr by Perky66

peri

i already have had mine tubing repair it was done 3/07 maybe they weren't doing it in the office back then!!! glad you are doing ok, the pain did not last long when i had mine done just some soreness for a couple of days

susan

Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving.

I ate a lot but, I'm working it off.

Have a blessed day, All!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

peri

i already have had mine tubing repair it was done 3/07 maybe they weren't doing it in the office back then!!! glad you are doing ok, the pain did not last long when i had mine done just some soreness for a couple of days

susan

Hippmom, i was wondering how you knew your tubing needed repair?

i am asking because i noticed my port is always sore and i wondered since i don't have much restriction if maybe it wasn't making it to the band.

anyways, i fell plum OUT OF THE BOX :wink_smile:

this is very hard at times. i hope i find my spot soon.

Alig, i hope you are feeling better today. and pray you will recover quickly.:wink_smile:

malti

after 3 fills i had no more restriction then i did from the begining so they ck the port under flouro using contrast dye and when they did the fill you could see it pouring into the tissue around the port. of course i still blame them because of the number of sticks i had with each fill the drs could never fill me without at least 6-8 sticks or under flouro!!!

i'm feeling great now. i have great restriction and i've lost another 5 pounds!

Hello everyone, it's Dr Hekier.

We've decided for the new year we want to get very active on our blog on our website and use it as an opportunity to answer your questions. I haven't been as active on this site in the past year as I used to be, and we are going to have all of our staff participate on our blog, myself and Dr. Keilin, Betty and the nurses, and Stacia and Tiffany to answer insurance questions.

We are trying to work out a few computer issues and hope to get things on track by January 2009. Another thing we want to do is get everyone's email address so we can notify people of support group meetings in their area or any other timely topics.

We want to know what topics you want us to address so leave a comment on the latest blog topic at our blog at Texas Lap Band Talk

Please note that we generally cannot offer specific individual medical opinions or advice due to medico-legal reasons and privacy issues which is one reason I have been largely absent from this site. :frown: Also, we never want our patients to feel we are lurking or snooping around. That's why I tell everyone, use a fake name! :angry_smile:

Hello everyone, it's Dr Hekier.

We've decided for the new year we want to get very active on our blog on our website and use it as an opportunity to answer your questions. I haven't been as active on this site in the past year as I used to be, and we are going to have all of our staff participate on our blog, myself and Dr. Keilin, Betty and the nurses, and Stacia and Tiffany to answer insurance questions.

We are trying to work out a few computer issues and hope to get things on track by January 2009. Another thing we want to do is get everyone's email address so we can notify people of support group meetings in their area or any other timely topics.

We want to know what topics you want us to address so leave a comment on the latest blog topic at our blog at Texas Lap Band Talk

Please note that we generally cannot offer specific individual medical opinions or advice due to medico-legal reasons and privacy issues which is one reason I have been largely absent from this site. :frown: Also, we never want our patients to feel we are lurking or snooping around. That's why I tell everyone, use a fake name! :angry_smile:

Wow! Very cool! Go Hekier!

That sounds great!!!!!:angry_smile::thumbup::frown::thumbup:

Hello everyone, it's Dr Hekier.

We've decided for the new year we want to get very active on our blog on our website and use it as an opportunity to answer your questions. I haven't been as active on this site in the past year as I used to be, and we are going to have all of our staff participate on our blog, myself and Dr. Keilin, Betty and the nurses, and Stacia and Tiffany to answer insurance questions.

We are trying to work out a few computer issues and hope to get things on track by January 2009. Another thing we want to do is get everyone's email address so we can notify people of support group meetings in their area or any other timely topics.

We want to know what topics you want us to address so leave a comment on the latest blog topic at our blog at Texas Lap Band Talk

Please note that we generally cannot offer specific individual medical opinions or advice due to medico-legal reasons and privacy issues which is one reason I have been largely absent from this site. :frown: Also, we never want our patients to feel we are lurking or snooping around. That's why I tell everyone, use a fake name! :angry_smile:

this is great!. my first question is this: at surgery after the band is placed, is it looked at under fluro to see if all is flowing correctly?

i'm feeling great now. i have great restriction and i've lost another 5 pounds!

i am so happy for you! already back in the ballgame!:angry_smile:

malti

after 3 fills i had no more restriction then i did from the begining so they ck the port under flouro using contrast dye and when they did the fill you could see it pouring into the tissue around the port. of course i still blame them because of the number of sticks i had with each fill the drs could never fill me without at least 6-8 sticks or under flouro!!!

thank you so much for the information! i hate you had to go through that though.

Dr H (or anyone in the office)

does your office plan to get a flouro machine in the office?

Thanks