Hi all - I'm new to this forum (and SOOO glad I found it!). I have done some research and think that lapbanding is the way to go for me. I have heard (mostly) good things about the center in Tampa, but am wondering if there is anyone who performs lapbanding/fills in Orlando... or closer than Tampa? Maybe Melbourne/Viera area?

Any advice you all can give will be greatly appreciated!

Hi!

I am from Melbourne. I am scheduled for the surgery on 5/21 with Dr. Fusco from Lifeshapes.

Hi - thanks for the reply. I have requested info from Dr. Fusco's office, and will try to get to the Seminar this week if there is room.

Guess i'll move this over to the Melbourne thread!

Mary

HELLO,

I WAS LAP BANDED ON 4/2/07 AND NEED SOME ADVICE. I AM NOT LOSING WEIGHT LIKE I THOUGHT I WOULD BE. MAYBE TIME FOR A FILL

IN TAMPA. I LOST 5 LBS. AND NOT GAINING OR LOSING. HELP!!

BRENDA KAY:help:

Brenda Kay...let's go through the list. are you exercising like you should? are you eating only what you can until you first feel full? that is so important... i had the same problem that you had one week, but when i got back on the right track. it came off like it was supposed to. if all else fails, just continue to do what you are supposed to and the weight will come off. maybe your body is still adjusting... good luck and keep the faith!!!!!!!!!!!

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Hi all - I'm new to this forum (and SOOO glad I found it!). I have done some research and think that lapbanding is the way to go for me. I have heard (mostly) good things about the center in Tampa, but am wondering if there is anyone who performs lapbanding/fills in Orlando... or closer than Tampa? Maybe Melbourne/Viera area?

Any advice you all can give will be greatly appreciated!

DR. MARK FUSCO, MD

MELBOURNE, FL

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THERE IS DR. WILJON W. BELTRE, MD 866-651-8937

685 PALM SPRINGS DRIVE

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ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL

THERE IS A USA FILL CENTER IN TAMPA.

Dr. Mark Fusco

Melbourne

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Hello all:

I live near Tampa but went to Colorado to Dr. Kirshenbaum. I am a self pay and his price was great.

We were banded only a few weeks apart. I just started eating what I consider solid foods this past week. (chicken, shrimp) Are you getting enough Protein? My doctor recommended 60 grams of protein a day. He did not advocate a brand but suggested Protein shakes to supplement my diet to make sure I was getting enough protein.

Keep searching this forum, use the jump thread option at the bottom of the page on the home page for Lap Band Talk. You will find all of the topics there and can find everything from discussions on weight loss to diets, excercise and problems people face. You will find a wealth of information there.

I hang out in 'Considering Dr. Kirshenbaums' thread, April bandsters "Violets" and there is so much information in there I too feel so lucky to have found this website. The people are friendly and generous in their offer to help and share their experience.

Patty

Fill center info:

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Tampa, FL 33619Phone: 866-345-5872Appointment Contact Name: Julie Email: sffrenchrose@fillcentersusa.com

Are you self-paying or is insurance covering it?

I was self-pay. I am now 3 days post-op and things are going well.

I apologize. I didn't even look at the date you posted when I replied. I'm new here. So, who did you decide to go with for fills? I hear they are really expensive in the Orlando area.

Hi Melissa - I was wondering how your surgery went - glad it went okay. How was it? How are you feeling?