Hey everyone -

I went to my first Support Group with Dr. Chae's office last Thursday and met quite a few of you. Several had not heard of this website, so I hope you have joined in. This is a place we can connect with each other!

---paisleypea

aka Tobi-Lynn

I do have Chae's cell. Guess what? I left a message with Pam, saying that I was having more problems with Susie, and within 5 minutes Dr. Chae called me back directly to schedule the appointment.

They seriously need someone who just answers the phone.

Anyway, yes, it's awesome to see such great results. I'm nervous now, however, because my first fill is next Friday and I have two parties that weekend. It will be a real test of my band, and I hope I can remember all the rules.

SO glad you got an appointment JTIFFJONES!

and congrats to you both on weight loss! wahoo!

and smart thinking on calling Pam!

Alrighty, just called Pam and she answered the phone and said she'll e mail them and get someone to call me. So I hope to have a fill appointment by the end of today. Thank goodness! I hope they will start to get the message that the office is not being run very efficiently now that we're all calling and complaining. Thanks again, Tiffany, for Pam's number!

Woo hoo! Glad to hear it! I'm going next Friday at 10am for mine. Do you know when the next support group is? Is anyone on here going?

Okay, Tiffany, you were SO right. Dr. Chae called me personally about an hour after I called Pam and now I am getting my first fill on Thursday at 5!

Where are you located in the Springs? That is where I grew up! I lived right off of Union and Academy. My mom still lives in the Springs but she now lives off of Centennial.

Does anyone know if Dr. Chae recommends liquids for a few days after a fill? I'm getting my first one on Friday and I want to know what to expect. Thanks!

hey there - glad to hear you both have fill appts. Yes Tiffany - it's recommended liquids for 1 or 2 days, then 2 days pureed, 2 days mush, then normal. After my first fill though I was to mush within 2 days.

I'm in the Springs in Pine Creek, up north off Briargate Parkway.

Support group meetings are the 2nd thursday of the month. 6:30 - 8:00

I am getting my first fill at 5 p.m. today. A little nervous, but not too much. I'll let you know how it goes!

Paisley, another Springs patient! I'm off Powers and North Carefree.

Thanks for the info about the fill. I was supposed to go to the Melting Pot on Saturday night, but it looks like I won't be doing that, if I'm on liquids for 2 days. Oh well, there will be another time, I'm sure.

Hey Ladies,

I met some of you in June at the Support Group however I was away with the military for a few months and I just got home. I tried for 3 days to get ahold of Susie finally via e-mail reachsusie@aol.com I am thinking of telling Dr.Chae it is giving him a bad rep online with the lack of contact.

I had my first fill today 3cc so I am excited to get going on this weight loss!

I so missed everyone on the 10th. My son was home on pre deployment and the time got away from me. Glad you are back A-Wenz.

Thanks TLCHEALTH it is good to be back!

So glad to hear from ya'll! missed you TLCHealth! and missed you for the past few months Amber!

Amber - I'd been trying to phone-tag with Susie and finally did what you suggested and used the e-mail. She responded right away then. I do think Dr. Chae needs to know ---- it's horrible that we all know how hard it is and how frustrating it is ---- he should know.

I have a fill appt next Friday at 11.

I spoke to Dr. Chae today about the issue with getting through to his office. He advised if there is ever an issue to call him directly on his cell phone or his nurse she can do his schedule. That was his best advice!

Does anyone want to set up a meeting of our own? I was thinking that it would be nice to get together last night the support group was great however we barely got time to sit and finish our chat.