Anyone know of a lapband dr that will do fills that didn't initially do the surgery? Someone closer to tampa/Wesley chapel area? My dr is completely disinterested in any of his patients ( I say any bc ive spoken to alot of his patients that say the same thing ) we come to our appts pay 350$ for a fill , he walks in 10 min. Does the fill and walks straight out of the room. No questions. No small talk no nothing. I want someone that motivates me. Helps me reach my goal. Or just talks to me!! Any reccomendations will be great!!

I'm new to area. I don't start working until next month. I've called around n getting $450 prices for fills. Any advice? I live in Riverview

I go to Pinellas county but live in tampa. My surgeon charges 150 for a fill or unfilled and 50$ for an office visit/ weigh in. I just saw him on Monday and I'm deciding to give him another try. He started me on a 2 week liquid diet and then going for a fill.

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Surgeon works in Pasadena

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Can you give me name n number please?

If you google him it's dr Ernest rehnke in Pasadena florida. Tell them viviana referred you! Thay will help you get started!

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I will call tomorrow. In your original post you said $350 for fill and reply said $150.

I thought for some reason it was $350 but when I called they said 150 for fill and 50 for a check up/weigh in. I think the 350 was when I bought the Optifast

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Thanks

Ok. I got an appointment for next Thursday. $100 for first visit n $150 for the fill. Then $150 for each fill appointment after that. I appreciate your time. .

Awesome!! After I spoke with him on Monday I'm glad I stuck with him! Hopefully we'll start loosing soon! How long have u been banded for?

April 2013

I lost 60 pounds. Got a tummy tuck n now put on 20. Yes, my fault. . But I eat n without proper fill level, I eat like a fat person. . I'm gonna get it under control next week!

I got mines done in 2010. Lost 90lbs got a breast augmentation. Put back on about 40 when I go my unfilled when I 1st got pregnant and then again the 2nd time. I'm on 2 weeks liquid then getting my fill.

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I have not posted in a while, but I saw this post and thought I would chime in. Dr. Rhenke and his staff are great. I think keeping the followup appointments, even when I don't have any issues has helped keep me on track.

That's my dr. They have no support system at all for their pts.. the nurse is so ahhh whatever towards her pts which is not good. I call & ask a question and always get a ohh you'll be fine response. Do you have ins? They've never sched me for any follow up only call if you need anything.

I have not posted in a while, but I saw this post and thought I would chime in. Dr. Rhenke and his staff are great. I think keeping the followup appointments, even when I don't have any issues has helped keep me on track.

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That's my dr. They have no support system at all for their pts.. the nurse is so ahhh whatever towards her pts which is not good. I call & ask a question and always get a ohh you'll be fine response. Do you have ins? They've never sched me for any follow up only call if you need anything.

I have not posted in a while, but I saw this post and thought I would chime in. Dr. Rhenke and his staff are great. I think keeping the followup appointments, even when I don't have any issues has helped keep me on track.

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I am sorry you are having such a different experience than I am with that doctor and office.