Banded 6 weeks ago by Dr. Avila and wondering if there are others in the Pocatello area out there?

Hi ,

I was banded in mid August by Dr. Avila. I just noticed that you said that you were banded 6 weeks ago. Just wondering if we had met. I attended the support meeting they had a couple of weeks ago there at the hospital. Have you been to any of the support meetings yet? I have just been to the one. Have you had your first fill and how are you doing?

I think I am ready for my next fill. I will see Dr. Avila again in a week or so as I haven't seen him since Oct. 30th. I have continued to lose, but it has slowed down. I look forward to hearing from you!

Paige

Yes, we did meet at the get together. It was my first one as well. I had my first fill last week and then went in for my second fill this morning. I called them because I still was not feeling restriction. I am feeling a bit more restriction tonight but I am going back in 2 weeks in case I need more. I have not really lost much yet so I am hoping the restriction will kick in soon. Hope all is well you. You will have to let me know how your next fill goes. How many have you had so far?

Do you get your fills locally? I understand that the Womens service and weight program has a fill suite. The person to contact is Cynthia Rice 239-9355. I haven't gone to her but my daughter who is a nurse has talked to her for me. Good luck

I get my fills from my surgeon he is in Blackfoot. I really like him and have 2 pain free fills. I do know a few people that have been filled by Cyndi Rice. My fills are covered by my surgoen for a year and he is only 20 minutes away so I am pretty lucky.

If you self pay Dr Avila will do your fills for one year for free. So I have been continuing my journey with him. After that year the fills are 100.00.

Hi, I have had a lap band for 11 months and have had a fabulous result. I am a NP in Pocatello and do lap band fills at Health & Wellness Sleep Institute. I have done over 200 fills and am so happy to see the success patients are having. I am hoping to help form a support group soon. Time limitations and a busy life is making it slow to get set up. Cyndi

I have a band and live in Pocatello. I am also a licensed Nurse Practitioner doing LAP band adjustments since 2005. There have been several banded who want to get a support group going so I think we are going to get one going. Call my office and leave your name and phone number, and possibly email and we will contact you to join the group. 208-233-9355 I am located in at 1553 E. Center Pocatello Idaho. Cyndi