Hello Everyone,

A little about my self ... my name is Michele and I was banded in Mexico by Dr. Rumbaut on 12/17/02.

So far everything is going well, I did have a little problem with my second fill in May, it was too tight and all the Fluid had to be taken out. I have not gained any of the weight that I already lost nor have I lost any more and I am looking to get a fill again ... but I just moved from Texas to Oregon and I have not had a chance yet to get a fill.

Well I guess that is it in a nut shell ... I am glad to be here

:Bunny

Hey Michele ... Welcome to Oregon! And great to hear you had Dr. Rumbaut band you. You didn't mention how much weight you have lost since you were banded. How's that been going? I'm just over two weeks post op and now have 17 pounds off ... and will have to wait for another 4 weeks before I get my first fill.

Lori in Oregon

Dr. Rumbaut 07/09/03

Hi Lori

Thanks so much for the welcome and CONGRATS on your weight loss, where in Oregon are you? I live in Beaverton.

I have lost 53 pounds so far. I am stalled at 53 because I had a fill in May and I was to tight and it caused a lot of swelling and all of the Fluid had to be removed. I am happy that I have not gained any weight.

Where are you going for your fill? Anywhere in Oregon .... I need a fill doctor here.

Take Care,

:Bunny

Hi Michele,

I live out towards Estacada/Molalla area, South East of Portland. I plan on going to Tacoma Radiology for my fills, however, another Bandster in Vancouver,WA just contacted me and said that he is currently working on an arrangement with Epic Imaging (in Portland) to do fill. Their fee is going to be $179. He is currently in the process of contacting InaMed to have them do the training. So it's good news to hear that there are active Bandsters out there trying to get someone in our area to do fills. Do you belong to a support group?

Chat later,

Lori in Oregon