Through earlier conversations in a separate thread, it was suggested to have a specific thread for Spivak's patients to share experiences. Please feel free to join in.

Lynn, Terry and Deb hope to see your updates here.

Take care,

Kim

*To be banded Monday, February 5th

:bump: Giving this thread a bump to see how everyone is doing. I am doing ok after 2nd fill. Wouldn't call it the "sweet spot"... but I do have some restriction. Hope everyone is doing well.

Kim

hi tx kimmie

i just had my first fill yesterday. dr spivak actually thought i didnt need it (he was probably right) so we agreed upon a small fill. i started to get hungry and gained 4 lbs. which is why i wanted it.

i couldnt eat for about 8 wks after surgery. i just started eating over memorial day. i still cant eat meat.

so i'm a little tighter but not as bad as when i first had surgery. i caused my earlier problems by not eating slowly or small bites

i also started to increase exercise......

Ok guys, I gotta announce it, I'm confirmed for surgery this Monday the 18th!!!!! I'm so excited, scared, nervous, happy, etc I can't stand it!!!!! I can't wait to be part of the "club" and start becoming that healthy life loving girl I used to be!!!!

Congratulations, Brandy!! It feels wonderful!! I'm excited for you!

Congrats Brandy! Welcome to Band-Land! Keep us informed on how you are doing. Best Regards..... Kim

Hey, do you guys know if Dr. Spivak is using that new AP Band I've seen people talking about? I asked his support group director and she said he is using a new band but she wasn't sure if it was that one.

Oh! That makes sense! Thanks for the info!

does anyone know what days Dr Spivak does fills? A newer person (not Brenda) did my fill last time and I could tell she's not been doing this a long time. I'd prefer to go to someone with more experience

hi mcgreen,

he did mine on a thursday. he told me all you have to do is ask for him. (they wont volunteer)

he said he likes doing it.

so i'm only going to him because i read another story where the new person was not great at doing it

i'm a baby with needles

I always go in on Thursday afternoons because Dr. Spivak is in his office then. I prefer he do my fills as well.

mcgreen, i'm not sure of her name.. can't remember.. she did my last 2 fills...she is new to his office but not new to the field. I think she is still in the phase of learning his patients.

The new girl did my last fill and she did a fabulous job. It didn't even sting and I was done in 2 minutes.

Do they numb you before they do it? I'm a big weenie when it comes to needles!! I have my first fill scheduled for the 19th by Dr. Spivak

I just found a way to pay for the surgery and after reading all the postings about how great Dr. Spivak is I have made an appointment to see him in a couple of weeks. I can't wait to have the surgery and I feel like it has taken forever to just get here, but I am so happy it has finally come.

Oh, I'm SOOOOO happy for you Ashley!! It's so worth everything and Dr. Spivak is the BEST!