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09-19-2005, 03:44 PM

Hi my name is erica and i was just banded sept 1st by dr lopez. i had some problems but none really related to the band. I got the flu the min i went back to work. Stay away from sick people. Anyway on my first dr visit back i had lost 30 pound in 2 weeks. I am very happy and hopefully a roll. Just surious about everyone else and would liek to get to know somemore bandsters. Goodluck to yall

BrandNewMe · 10-17-2005, 02:21 AM

Hey Erica,
I have my first appointment with Dr. Lopez on Tues Oct 18. I very nervous about it, but looking forward to starting this process rolling.

Were you happy with Dr. Lopez?

Elizabeth :)

Starr W · 10-18-2005, 08:05 PM

Congrats on your weight loss Erica. Keep up the good work.
& Elizabeth hope all went well at Dr. Lopez today. Take Care

10-24-2005, 04:29 PM

I like Dr. Lopez alot. He is a good dr. and i haven't had any problems. everything is going well just got my first fill 4ccs and am exercising better. goodluck with yours.I do highly reccomend Dr. lopez

10-24-2005, 04:35 PM

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2bthinagn · 11-03-2005, 02:10 AM

I am from KS also. Just went to a seminar this week. Husband went with me. They had 5 patients there that had weight loss surgery. Only one was a bander. She had lost 20lbs in 3 months I think. Seemed kinda slow to me. Is that a normal weight loss for that time period? The others had gastric bypass and RouinY (something like that) and had lost SO MUCH more. But that sounds so invasive. I prefer the Lap Band because its not as invasive. I have to fill out my paper work and get sent in now to start the process. I need to check in here more often for encouragement. Anyone used the Bariatric Ctr at Shawnee Msn???

doinit4me · 12-01-2005, 11:25 AM

Hi, I went to a seminar at the same place. I have choose to go with Dr. Malley in Overland Park. He said that many of the RnY Patients end up getting banded because it has a more long term success rate. Yes, the weight loss is slower, however, since the band is adjustable, it has a higher rate of long term success. Hope that helps.
NLS

msks · 12-05-2005, 08:25 PM

I have an appointment tomorrow (12/6) for my pre-op with Dr. Lopez. I have been waiting for 6 months to get the approval from my insurance. It was good to read positive things about Dr. Lopez. I had started with Dr. Malley and am now with Dr. Lopez. I have not met him and was wondering what you or anyone can tell me about him.
msks

BrandNewMe · 12-10-2005, 04:41 AM

I was banded with Dr. Lopez and had my first fill yesterday. I think he is very nice and very helpful. His staff is very nice also. I have only good things to say so far about Dr. Lopez and his staff. Also no complications or pain after surgery.

theboogansgirl · 12-20-2005, 07:18 AM

Having my surgery w/ Dr. Lopez tomorrow! I have not been impressed w/ Midwest Institute of Bariatric Surgery and am very glad Dr. Lopez has went out on his own! His nurse has been so helpful and he was really awesome. DH and I spent about an hour w/ him last week and I'm totally comfortable going into this!

I'm having mine at Minora Medical Center. Don't want to spend the night but if that's the biggest concern I have I'd say it's all a go! lol!

Would enjoy chatting w/ all of you or meeting something in the city to say hello! A support system is so important!

Mcgraw-addict · 12-21-2005, 11:29 AM

Good Luck on your surgery!! I know everything will go great!!! Please let us all know how you are doing!! See you on the other side!! :Bunny

theboogansgirl · 12-21-2005, 03:06 PM

Thank you for your well wishes. My surgery has been postponed! So, it'll be awhile but worth the wait! Thank you for your support and stay in touch!

Mcgraw-addict · 12-21-2005, 04:58 PM

Sorry to hear that. But you are so right, it is definitly worth the wait!!