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specialkay

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specialkay
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I'm 28 and live in Las Vegas...I had my surgery on March 14, 2008 and thought it would be really nice to try and get a few people that live in Vegas and get together for a little support and be "Band Buddies" If anyone is interested please let me know!! :)

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Cadets71    1

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Hi, SpecialKay. I will be banded on June 5th by Dr. Teng. I would love to get a group together. There was one that started but I can't get any current information from them. Who did your surgery? I know Dr. Teng has monthly group meetings but a small group who can get together for our own discussions and sharing would be wonderful. Where in Vegas are you? I am in Henderson (Sun City Anthem).

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Mikalisa    0

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Hello there,

One of my friends just got her lap band a few days ago and would like to join a support group in Las Vegas. Can you please let me know when you will meet and I can update her?

Thanks,

Lisa

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and I will be visiting in the fall as have family there. I may need to find a fill doc there who also uses fluroscopy but definitely am looking to stay in touch with other bandsters. I went to Mexico for a June 5/ 08 surgery and am doing the liquid boring diet thing but glad I see a thinner future ahead with a different way of relating to food than I used to. Love to hear others input. thanks, sufina

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Sufina,

Where were you banded? My sister lives in Portland (Troutdale) and she is doing her research. Let us know when you come to Vegas - maybe we can have a get together. When I am feeling stronger, I am going to try to put a little support group together.

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Sufina    0

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Hi Mary (Cadets)

We were banded same day! Mine was in TJ, Mex, by Dr. Ortiz. My sister lives in Vegas; I'm in Johns Landing in PDX. I should let you know when I come down there; probably when weather is cooler. If you do know of any docs who use the fleuroscopy when doing a fill, I'd be interested in knowing who they are. thands, sufina (Beverley)

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Cadets71    1

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Beverley,

They just opened a fill center here in Vegas. You can find them under the fill center ad on this board. I don't know if my surgeon uses flouroscopy or not. There are only two other bariatric centers in town for lap band: my surgeon, Dr. Teng and Surgical Weight loss Center - Dr.s Atkinson and Soong. I would touch base with all three. There is a fourth surgeon and believe his name is Hamm but I thin he is still in training.

Let me know when you are coming!

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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