Hi- I guess I'll be the first to post. Anyone out there in RI? It would be nice to have another local to chat with. Banded 2/14/08.

Hey there!! I finally have my date!!! May 29th, I have to start my 10 day liquid diet on the 19th, and I'm going camping in cape cod memorial day weekend!!!! So its gonna be pretty rough being on a liquid diet while I'm on vacation... I'm afraid I'll cheat!

hi, I'm from cranston, although i haven't lived there in 12 years! i don't meet too many R.I.ers.

I miss clam cakes, steamers, lobster, pizza strips, and good fall river chinese!

Awesome!! You can do it. I know it will be hard, but you just remember it's 1 WE. I had my first fill today. 0.5cc. I have to do liquids for 2 days. I didn't have to do a liquid diet pre-op, every doc is so different. My nutritionist did recommend it anyway. I was like...oh yeay right. Don't think so. I did the optifast liquid diet thing. I was all set. Keep everyone posted.

I know. There is no good asian food in RI!!

There is tons of great asian food in attleboro!!! Come on down :cool2: I can reccommend a couple good places :tongue:

I was just watching the ch. 10 news and they had a commercial for waterfire. I can't wait to go and not have to worry about my thighs chafing super bad and having my feet swell and get super sore and falling behing from all my friends then whining to go home early! Just thought I could relate something local to some lap band goals of mine

Hi, I am in bristol and had the band done in 2005.

carolb

hi all - I live in Johnston. I was banded in Aug. of 2007 by Dr. Dean Roye at RI Hospital. Anyone out there with the samr Dr.?

Hi everyone.

I'm new to this forum and just wanted to say hi.

I have my first consult with Dr Pohl on 6/5/08

Does anyone know the average time between the consult and surgery?

I know alot depends on how appts are booked, but i"m just curious if I'll be able to do it by the end of this year.

Thanks alot, I'm looking forward to talking with you.

A little about me>

41 year old male. Married with two great kids. I'm doing this for them. It'll let me live longer for them and it will also make me a better person because of the positive psychological changes. Its a win win.

I live in Johnston RI

Hello Fenway - I live in Johnston, too. I went to Dr. Roye and the faster you get all your appointments done the faster you'll have the surgery. It took me about six months because I couldn't keep taking time out from my job. This will be the best thing you will ever do for yourself, believe me. Dr. Roye doesn't tighten my band much because he wants to make you go slow to actually change your eating habits but I'm getting there slow but sure! Remember, it"ll be tough at times but hang in. Good Luck!

I noticed there is not much posting in here. I was wondering if anyone is still around? I am located in EProv and getting banded at BIDMC in boston on August 11th. I just haven't met anyone yet that has had this done. I am super excited and super nervous at the same time!

hi - well I'm still around. I was banded in Aug. of 2007 and have lost 40 lbs. so far. That doesn't sound like much but my Dr. is pretty strict about giving me fills - he likes to make his patients really try to loose weight by changing their eating habits, not just by filling the band so fast. Anyway, I haven't found my "sweet spot yet " so i'm still plugging along. Good luck with your band and if there's any questions you have just ask!

Hi guys just starting out I have UNHI they are having me wait 6 months before I can get a letter from my reg Dr to be approved I have completed almost all of my appointments but I cant seem to find out how many appointments I need with the dietitian I have Dr Pohl for a surgeon.I also have to have the sleep apnea test.My reg DR feels the 6 months will be up nov I hope it doesn't take too much longer after that .any one have Dr. Pohl know how long they will be seeing the dietitian. hope for help.

Edited August 15, 200818 yr by choochie45

Hi there,

Von from Woonsocket RI. On the road to WLS. I go to UMASS Weight Center in Worcester. Great doctors and staff. Had the privilege of having my medical eval/intake by a wonderful doc - Mitch Gitkind. Went to a group discussion which was simply wonderful. They meet approx. the last Thurs of the month at 6pm. Well worth it if you have not been able to really chat with persons who have already gone through surgery and are post-op for a couple of years at least. Quite an eye opener. Sept 15th is my behavioral intake and Oct 3rd by Nutrition specialist meets with me. I have been very active. I walk 4 mi. a day and am eating healthy. I have even attempted to adopt some of the things I have read are necessary for surgery. i.e., no caffeine or carbonated drinks, no drinking 1/2 hr B4 or after eating, etc. Any suggestions or input appreciate.

Look forward to hearing from you.

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.