hey guys, update on my fill gone bad....

[AngieB]

I'm glad you got things worked out! But it totally sucks about all the money you are out!!!! I guess chalk it up to a lesson learned like I did. I paid $450 for a fill that put nothing in my band back in May - very frustrating!

Thanks, it does sting a bit. It is an expensive lesson, but one that I hope I will not make again. It wouldn't have been as painful if I had not called to verify how the Dr.'s office handled the labs ect. Oh well. I am greatful to have an excellent aftercare provider supper close and convienent so it makes it an easier pill to swallow.

So glad you daughter is okay, that would have had me so upset. Seeing our kiddos sick is not fun and when it is sick to the extent of a hospital visit....YIKES!

I go on solids today and I am eager to feel what my pouch size will be.

Talk to you soon!

Angie

[MyNext30Years]

Thanks, it does sting a bit. It is an expensive lesson, but one that I hope I will not make again. It wouldn't have been as painful if I had not called to verify how the Dr.'s office handled the labs ect. Oh well. I am greatful to have an excellent aftercare provider supper close and convienent so it makes it an easier pill to swallow.

So glad you daughter is okay, that would have had me so upset. Seeing our kiddos sick is not fun and when it is sick to the extent of a hospital visit....YIKES!

I go on solids today and I am eager to feel what my pouch size will be.

Talk to you soon!

Angie

Thanks Angie! She's doing great now! How are solids going? How much total fill do you have now?

[AngieB]

Thanks Angie! She's doing great now! How are solids going? How much total fill do you have now?

Glad to hear she is better. That is really good news!

I have no idea how much I have in Would I like to know....sure. But what is more important to me is that I have restriction and I am happy to say I do.

During all of this, I have sure learned a lot about myself, the band and restriction.

I am not able to eat a great deal of hard protein at a setting. I'd say hard protein 1/4 cup with a little bit of veggies.

I don't feel restriction when I drink in the mornings. I've had that feeling a time or two during my monthly cycle.

What this did do for me was set me back in research mode for information on self fills and supplies. I've found out a good amount of information. As of now, I have no intention on acting on the self fill though, but the topic was sure interesting during this 'uncomfortable time" with my aftercare. I am glad to have a good aftercare that is affordable, however I know if I was in a desperate situation I just might dig more.

I have a nurse friend who I've talked to and feel like if I had to I could do it. It is interesting what thoughts come across your mind when you are frusterated with medical care! Ha!

Now to pay off this lab bill. Wow!

Angie

[MyNext30Years]

Glad to hear she is better. That is really good news!

I have no idea how much I have in Would I like to know....sure. But what is more important to me is that I have restriction and I am happy to say I do.

During all of this, I have sure learned a lot about myself, the band and restriction.

I am not able to eat a great deal of hard protein at a setting. I'd say hard protein 1/4 cup with a little bit of veggies.

I don't feel restriction when I drink in the mornings. I've had that feeling a time or two during my monthly cycle.

What this did do for me was set me back in research mode for information on self fills and supplies. I've found out a good amount of information. As of now, I have no intention on acting on the self fill though, but the topic was sure interesting during this 'uncomfortable time" with my aftercare. I am glad to have a good aftercare that is affordable, however I know if I was in a desperate situation I just might dig more.

I have a nurse friend who I've talked to and feel like if I had to I could do it. It is interesting what thoughts come across your mind when you are frusterated with medical care! Ha!

Now to pay off this lab bill. Wow!

Angie

I'd like to know what you've found out on the self fills. PM me or email me - it's on FB. Since my after care place is at least 2 1/2 hours each way and my mom is an RN who's had experience w/ medi-ports and port-a-caths, I'd like for her to be able to do it. At least in an emergency situation!