http://www.lapbandtalk.com/ en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:28:11 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/styles/lapband/misc/rss.jpg http://www.lapbandtalk.com/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f20/york-area-physicians-105507-new/ Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:21:32 GMT Hi everybody! I am moving in less than 2 weeks (job change) to York, PA. I had surgery on 8/20 and have done quite well. I adore my current physician but 8 hours is a long way to go for a fill. Any suggestions for the Harrisburg/York/Lancaster area? Hi everybody!

I am moving in less than 2 weeks (job change) to York, PA. I had surgery on 8/20 and have done quite well.

I adore my current physician but 8 hours is a long way to go for a fill.

Any suggestions for the Harrisburg/York/Lancaster area? ]]> Fill Doctors JaffreyChick http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f20/york-area-physicians-105507/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f20/seeking-fill-center-doctor-san-antonio-105401-new/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:30:39 GMT I had my band surgery in Mexico and want to find a fill center or doctor in San Antonio. I have called a couple places and because I had my surgery in Mexico, they will only remove all fluid or remove the band. I only want a slight unfill, so if anyone knows of a good surgeon who would unfill me,... I had my band surgery in Mexico and want to find a fill center or doctor in San Antonio. I have called a couple places and because I had my surgery in Mexico, they will only remove all fluid or remove the band. I only want a slight unfill, so if anyone knows of a good surgeon who would unfill me, let me know. ]]> Fill Doctors darr5380 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f20/seeking-fill-center-doctor-san-antonio-105401/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f20/fill-center-costs-105263-new/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:26:05 GMT I've read a lot about signing up with Fill Center USA or paying to sign up with a surgeon. The surgeons around my area (Florida) treat me like some alien when I call.

I didn't have surgery in Mexico, I had surgery in Denver with a BCOE practice yet I am simply out of town for an internship and need a fill. I just flew home a few weeks ago to get one and it wasn't quite enough, unfortunately.

So it would be economically unreasonable for me to sign up for any 'package' because I just need one fill for the time being, then I will be home in Denver where I receive my fills.


My question is...how much does ONE fill cost at the Fill Centers USA, without signing up for anything?
Thanks so much! ]]> Fill Doctors BikiniBeachy http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f20/fill-center-costs-105263/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f20/looking-any-information-fill-doc-104971-new/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:33:13 GMT Hi, I was banded in the US 2 years ago. Since that time I have moved to Norway. I am having alot of trouble finding a fill doctor here. The lapband rep for Norway will not respond to my email request for information. I have searched the net, the local phone book, and asked my primary care doctor... Hi,
I was banded in the US 2 years ago. Since that time I have moved to Norway. I am having alot of trouble finding a fill doctor here. The lapband rep for Norway will not respond to my email request for information. I have searched the net, the local phone book, and asked my primary care doctor for information. I have come up empty each time.

I was wondering if anyone out there knows of a resource I can use. I have also tried the message board for the elsewhere bandsters. I can travel to Denmark or Sweden if necessary.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance
Thanks :wub: ]]> Fill Doctors sweetiem1 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f20/looking-any-information-fill-doc-104971/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f20/fill-follow-up-doctor-dallas-104875-new/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:03:10 GMT I had my surgery in Mexico. I have had 1 fill and didn't really like the doctor that did it here in the Dallas area (Grand Prairie). I also may have problem with my band, so I need to find someone that will see me. Does anyone have any suggestions? ]]> Fill Doctors lapband0505 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f20/fill-follow-up-doctor-dallas-104875/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f20/fill-doctor-nyc-104754-new/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:46:31 GMT Hello everyone,

I got banded 2 weeks ago outside the US. I'm moving back to NYC just in time for my first fill and that's why I'm looking for a fill doctor over there. I already emailed a couple of doctors and both told me they don't do fills for people who got banded in other clinics. I'm starting to get really worried because fills are so important for the success of the band.

Does anyone know a fill doctor in NYC? It would be VERY VERY helpful for me.

Good luck to you all... BTW I lost 15 pounds already.

Ahmed ]]> Fill Doctors ahmedsol http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f20/fill-doctor-nyc-104754/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f20/pensacola-nw-florida-best-doctor-104675-new/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:05:00 GMT My surgeron is fantastic. I can't say enough good things about him, the program, or his staff. Please send me a message if you have any questions!

When I first starting thinking about WLS, I went to our hospitals "meet the doc" with Dr. Friedman. We currently have 2 choices in docs at my hospital for WLS. Many of my coworkers had undergone gastric bypass by the "other" doctor, and I had heard that this doctor would try to push me to choose gastric bypass. I didn't want to be pushed in either direction.
So, I can't even tell you how wonderful it was when I met Dr. Friedman for our first appointment. He is calm, understanding, open, honest, and respectful. My boyfriend came with me to my first meeting, and Dr. Friedman answered his questions as well. He was up front with me about the band and how sometimes, for some...it does not work. He drew diagrams, explained everything to me, etc. I of course ended up choosing lapband.
It wasnt very long after surgery that Dr. Friedman came by to check on me in my room.
Whenever I go to see Dr. Friedman, I leave feeling like I am on cloud nine. He has a great way of celebrating your successes and works with you and the band to make sure you do succeed! My first fill was 6 weeks after surgery. I was supposed to come back in another 6 weeks, but after a couple of weeks with that first fill, I knew I didnt have restriction and needed more. I was able to schedule and appointment and got right in for another fill. Still didnt feel restriction, so I got back in a week later. What is fabulous about Dr. Friedman and his staff is that he doesnt make you stick to some strict schedule for fills, and he doesnt give the same tiny fill to all patients. We are all different and he realizes that.
I would not be as far along with my weight loss if I had a different doctor. I am certain of that.
I know Dr. Friedman fills patients who were banded out of the country.
His staff is wonderful. From Betty to Dr. Angie...couldnt ask for more. ]]> Fill Doctors Makulafamy http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f20/pensacola-nw-florida-best-doctor-104675/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f20/richmond-northern-va-area-104543-new/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:53:42 GMT I live about 2 hours from my surgeon's office. Does anyone know of any fill Drs in the Richmond/Northern VA area? ]]> Fill Doctors counselor-is-in http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f20/richmond-northern-va-area-104543/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f20/fill-drs-tijuana-mexico-how-much-104378-new/ Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:55:34 GMT Hello everyone I was banded in Tj and i wanted to know how much are the fills there and if you know of any good doctor that does the fills.:smile: Hello everyone I was banded in Tj and i wanted to know how much are the fills there and if you know of any good doctor that does the fills.:smile: ]]> Fill Doctors monica28 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f20/fill-drs-tijuana-mexico-how-much-104378/