Anyone in RI?

[mtnman428 1]

Hi everyone! It's good to chat with others from our tiny state (I'm in RI too). I've been banded since 7/24/08. I was originally going to go to Dr. Pohl, but lost my Health Insurance/job, so I became a self-pay. I ended up going to Dr. Ortiz in TJ, Mexico. Everything went well, and I've had 1 fill with him since. I'm ready for another fill. I have already called Dr. Pohl's office and they said that they would perform my fills for $165 (no fluoro). I'm going to either call there to schedule for next week (hopefully), or I wanted to check around and see who others go to/like in RI. I can't afford the flights back and forth to Mexico. Any RI fill Dr. advice??? Thanks.

[sweetpea51 3]

Hi - I go to Dr. Roye, across from RI Hospital. He's really good, a no nonsense kind of guy. Good luck!

[jaynell31 0]

Hi everyone i just found this post. i'm from RI (Providence) and I will be banded 12/22/08. My surgeon is Dr Ryder she is a wonderful doctor she has made me feel very comfortable through this whole process. Also Dr. Ryder is in the same office as Dr. Roye and she does fills.

Edited December 18, 2008 by jaynell31

[Jazzy4Health 0]

Hope you are doing well after your surgery! Keep us posted as time goes by...

[VEEJEE07 0]

Hi,

Just to say good luck with your band and hope your feeling well after your recent surgery. I was banded on 10/10/08 by Dr. Giovanni. There is a lot of info to grasp so just take it slow. Good Luck. This website is a great resource & support system.

[jaynell31 0]

Thank you. I see I learn something new everyday.

[VEEJEE07 0]

I'm looking for a good nutritionist in RI who is knowledgable with lap band requirements. Can anyone from RI recommend someone. I have one from my doc. but looking for more to choose from . thanks

[BoxerGirl08 0]

I am from RI. I am going to be banded by Dr. Dean Roye. I am currently going through the Pre Op testing. I just had my Psych Exam this weekend i have my nutrition evaluation. Has anyone been banded by Dr. Roye? My question is how soon after you have completed Pre op testing do you actually get banded?

Thanks,

[Mary Kay Lady 0]

Hey Gina #1...I am also from Rhode Island and was banded on December 17, 2008 at The Miriam Hospital. My surgeon is part of University Surgical Associates - at the Collyer Street office...and he is excellent!

I have my first fill at the end of January and my next appointment is February 27th - they didn't say if it would be time for a fill, but as it will be a month from the last one - what the heck..why not?

I hope to be down 40 pounds by this weekend! Not too bad for almost 9 weeks post-op.

Do you attend any bariatric support groups? I attend the one at Miriam Hospital held on the 4th Tuesday of every month.

Look forward to "talking" with you!

[Mary Kay Lady 0]

Veejee...I see Megan Congdon, who is located in my surgeon's practice at 195 Collyer Street in Providence.

The practice number is 793-5703. She is extremely knowledgeable of bariatric nutritional requirements as she works with the surgeons...she also attends every bariatric support group on the 4th Tuesday of each month in the Baxt Building at Miriam Hospital.

Edited February 17, 2009 by Mary Kay Lady
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[tweety51 0]

hi i'm from rhode laland, i'm going to my first doc appointment nov9, had all my test done . i tired of being big a friend of mine had it done . and she gave me her doc name i was so excited. she looks great . i would like to chat and hope to become friends i'm from cranston. real name is brenda . hope to hear from you . tc & good luck.:scared2:

[tweety51 0]

hi i also going to have dr roye i heard he is great. a friend of mine had him

[VEEJEE07 0]

Hi Tweety

I had my band in 10/10/08 at R. Williams ( Dr. Pohls office). I am glad to chat with you and share any info. Although I did have to have the band removed this past June I am still all for it. If you have any questions or want a buddy through this journey, my email address is raz524@cox.net

vee

[msrojacks 1]

I know this thread hasnt had much activity in a while, But

I am from RI, I just had my band placed 5 days ago. Dr. Giovanni did it at Roger Williams hospital. I am always looking for weight loss friends

ANyone one know any good nutrionalist in the johnston area or gyms?

[tweety51 0]

hi everyone, i'm going to be band on my birthday. my doc said happy birthday dec8. what a great gift i have been waiting for two years. i'm excited & nervers at the same time excuess my spelling. hope everyone is doing great tc . tweety