Dr. Trotter's Group

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Hi everyone,

O.K. help me out here. I had my first fill on Jan 4th and of course no real restriction to speak of. Here is my dilema. I am not scheduled for another fill until the end of Feb. because I am going to Mexico on Valentines day and don't want to risk being to full and out of the country. At this point I am not losing and have actually gone up a lb. I have been active, doing the biggest loser workout videos, skiing 3 times in the last 2 weeks, and shoveling snow.

Do you think that I should try to get in for a fill before my trip, or should I just suck it up and kick it into high gear when I return? Not that I would be able to get in to see him before Valentines day with my luck anyway.

Ari

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Hello!!!!!

Is nobody out there?????

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Hi Ari
It's me Tammy I havent had my surgery yet but I can understand your concerns. If it was me I wouldnt want to be to full because what if you throw up the whole time your in Mexico. That wouldnt be fun right now if I was you I would focus on having a little fun. You deserve it, you have done wonderful job with the LAP-BAND^®. I will see you @ the next support group.

Hey Ari,
I say suck it up...lol maybe he can get you in next week, I am going in on the 7th, so is Deb. That would give you a week to adjust. Or just wait and get on it when you get home. I would be bummer to not feel good on your trip. Maybe more shakes, less solids for a couple of days to jump start yourself? Just some ideas.
Lisa

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Banded 11/7/2007
Dr. Lee Trotter Spokane Wa



First fill 01/03/2008 4cc.

I think I got my tivker working? fingers crossed

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Yeah now that was a mild stone. Thanks to all who help...

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OK, so what has been going on with everyone. I am looking forward to my next fill, on the 3rd. I have not heard a peep from you Tammy and Ari how was Mexico. Wonderful I hope. So now it is up to you folks since I found this site. With a lot of coaching from my own personal gladiator!! Yeah!

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deb
excited to finally get healthy and be in control again
banded 12/19, Dr. Lee Trotter
filled 2/1/08 3.5cc

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Hi there,
Mexico was great!! I am getting my 2nd fill on Tuesday, I hope this one makes a difference.

Ari

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Hello everyone,

O.K. so here is my ongoing saga. Couldn't get my fill on tuesday because everyone in my house had the flu and I of course did not want to take the chance of just getting a fill and then having to throw-up with the flu. So I rescheduled my fill for yesterday (Friday). So while Dr. Trotter was checking to see how much fluid I had in my band he states, something here is not right. He was able to push a small amount of fluid in, with force, but unable to extract any fluid with the needle. So, I am now scheduled for next friday to go back and do a fill under flouro. Dr. Trotter says that the tubing from the port to the band may have gotten a kink as scar tissue could have formed around it during the healing process. He also said that the port is a little more mobile than he thinks it should be, but had no problem finding it or sticking it with the needle. I can say that I feel no additional restriction from the slight fill that he was able to put in, so who knows how much I have. He says that I should have about 4.5cc's at this time.

See everyone on tuesday,
Ari

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Hey Guys,
Hope all is well with all you gals. Is everyone having success? Let us know how your plan is working for you.
Lisa

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Banded 11/7/2007
Dr. Lee Trotter Spokane Wa



First fill 01/03/2008 4cc.

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Hey all,

Hope to see everyone at the meeting on Tuesday. It has been very quiet here online. Is anybody out there???

Ari

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Hey Hey Ari,
Did u get fixed???
Lisa

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Banded 11/7/2007
Dr. Lee Trotter Spokane Wa



First fill 01/03/2008 4cc.

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Hey Lisa,

Nope, not fixed yet. I am scheduled for April 18th, but still waiting for insurance approval. I would hate to see how long I would have to wait if it was an emergency situation!!!

See you on tuesday?
Ari

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Yup,
See ya on Tuesday, same time, same place. Can't believe it is taking so long to get fixed. Are we still on for the 18th I will schedule it for sure. See ya Tues.
Buds,
Lisa

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Banded 11/7/2007
Dr. Lee Trotter Spokane Wa



First fill 01/03/2008 4cc.

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Hi all,

Had my tubing unkinked on friday. All went well, but still a little sore. I was planning on going back to work today but will take one more day because of the soreness. Talk to everyone soon.
Ari

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