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Scout2006    0

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Kirsten700:

Congratulations. Please let us know how everything went for you on Friday.

I am disappointed to hear that Dr. Pinnar is not in network for any insurance plan. Still plan to attend one of his weekly seminars after the holidays to learn as much as possible about this process. Am wondering if I get the procedure done in Colorado with Dr. Kirshenbaum if Dr. Pinnar will take care of the fills.

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VABandster    0

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Scout, I'm now 3 days out and feeling pretty good except I still have a sore throat from the anesthesia, and my port area feels bruised so it makes getting up and down difficult, but I know that it takes about a week to go away, so I'm not too worried. Everything w/Dr. K went so smoothly, I couldn't believe it! I flew home yesterday, and it wasn't too bad....

I think someone else on this thread said Dr. Pinnar would do fills if referred by a US Dr., but that he doesn't do fills for Mexican drs. I am planning on going back to Dr. K for at least my first fill, but after that may look for someone more local....

Good luck to you! If you have any other questions, let me know.

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I am in Norfolk Va and I am researching the lbs. I am thinking of going to mexico poss. arturo rodriguez any feed back. I need a dr to do the fills

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I am in Norfolk Va and I am researching the lbs. I am thinking of going to Mexico poss. arturo rodriguez any feed back. I need a dr to do the fills

Be sure you have a local doctor lined up to do your fills BEFORE you have the surgery. With the Lap Band, after care is EVERYTHING.

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I had my surgery on 2/23 with Doctor Pinnar at Reston. He is awesome, but doesn't accept much insurance. Reston is definitely close enough to Arlington though if you want to check him out. He has a website and I think his office is called WLS. Good luck!

Gretchen

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I'm new to the board. I've started my preliminary work with Dr. Schirmer @ UVA. I have to go through classes and I can't even start till June 21st. I've heard good things about him. I'm very excited to finnailly be doing something about my wieght problem. I've dealt with it for my entire life. I'm ready for the long haul, I'm not looking for a miracle but a tool to help me learn how to be the person I have always wanted to be. I'm lucky my insurance will pay for band but I'll have to ask about fills and such I'll add it to my list! Have a great night everyone, Angie:p

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Sami    0

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Hi!!!

I'd love more info - I've just started my research, but saw your doc's name and wanted to follow-up. What kind of classes and how long do they last? How soon afterward do you have he procedure? Does he have a web page? Take care! sami

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So glad some of you are seeing Dr. Pinnar. Both of them are just great. I happen to see the older one but have heard good things about his son Eric as well. The fill doc, Paul is so great. He is funny, truthful and I am more comfortable around him then almost any doc I have ever seen. If anyone is shopping for a band doc and Reston is close, please check them out!

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So glad some of you are seeing Dr. Pinnar. Both of them are just great. I happen to see the older one but have heard good things about his son Eric as well. The fill doc, Paul is so great. He is funny, truthful and I am more comfortable around him then almost any doc I have ever seen. If anyone is shopping for a band doc and Reston is close, please check them out!

I had my surgery with Eric Pinnar on 2/23. He is great. I have met Paul, but don't have my first fill until 4/10. I have been so impressed with the office, and the aftercare seems phenomenal. It looks like you are doing great with the weight loss, congrats!!

Gretchen

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Scribby    0

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Thanks! Sounds kinda dumb, but I didnt cxare as much who did the surgery in thier office, its the aftercare that makes all the difference. I got a fill once a month until I was at a good place, never have that much of a problem getting appointments and feel like I am pretty close to being on the wl schedule I had set for myself.

So Gretchen, how did your first fill with Paul go?

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