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Sorry to barg into your thread but I read some interesting info and wanted to ask a couple of questions.

I saw that somebody had gotten a fill in Olympia from Dr. Neal and he used x-ray. Can anybody give me some more info on him and what their experince is. I have been unable to find anybody in the Portland OR area willing to take on a MX bandster for any kind of aftercare that uses an x-ray. the couple of doctors that I have talked to want to run several test and charge several hundred dollars before they would touch me. like I brought some kind of disease back with me!! There is a really nice naturepath Doc here that will do fills only, but I really need aftercare. I am only 14 days post op but I have had a couple of issues.

Any info would be greatly appreciated. I also must say that the Washington Bandters thread is pretty awsome you really take care of your own.

Dayna

Hi Dayna,

I am in Portland also and Dr. Kelly Fitzpatrick does fills for MX patients and she is excellent at what she does. Without flouro though, but I have had one fill so far with her and it was a great experience. She is in Milwaukee and has a website www.gastricbands.com . I hope this helps. Sorry she isn't a flouro doc, but before I went to her, I heard great things about her and her experience and since she was close by and reasonably priced, I am glad I did give her a try. I REALLY want to go back to TJ someday for a fill, but financially it won't happen this year. Possibly next year depending on my fill needs.

Good luck on your weight loss and fill journey. :)

Peace,

Judy

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Sorry to barg into your thread but I read some interesting info and wanted to ask a couple of questions.

I saw that somebody had gotten a fill in Olympia from Dr. Neal and he used x-ray. Can anybody give me some more info on him and what their experince is. I have been unable to find anybody in the Portland OR area willing to take on a MX bandster for any kind of aftercare that uses an x-ray. the couple of doctors that I have talked to want to run several test and charge several hundred dollars before they would touch me. like I brought some kind of disease back with me!! There is a really nice naturepath Doc here that will do fills only, but I really need aftercare. I am only 14 days post op but I have had a couple of issues.

Any info would be greatly appreciated. I also must say that the Washington Bandters thread is pretty awsome you really take care of your own.

Dayna

HI DAYNA,

I HAVE ALL THE FILL INFORMATION I HAVE ON A THREAD IN FILLS TRIPS TO TJ. HOPE THAT HELPS SOME :)

http://www.lapbandforum.com/index.php?show...c=899&st=15

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Hi , I have been to Dr. Neal's office a number of times for fills and unfills. The prices are expensive at $350 but they do use floro so they cansee your band and watch to make sure that they do not put into much. They only do fills on tuesdays and thursdays and it takes a couple of weeks to get an appoitment. Hope this will help you hope you are not roasting in portland with the heat this week. Chris

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Hi everyone, I have been reading the forum but just signed up to post. I was banded one week ago, doing great! so for this Washington support group, anyone down in the Vancouver area? If not I would be willing to go to Seattle to meet. Where is everyone going for fills? Tijuana or local?

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Hi everyone, I have been reading the forum but just signed up to post. I was banded one week ago, doing great! so for this Washington support group, anyone down in the Vancouver area? If not I would be willing to go to Seattle to meet. Where is everyone going for fills? Tijuana or local?
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I dont understand this reply stuff when I click reply it makes it look like I am on your quote. Mexically is 2hrs from san diego.

there is a lady in Portland who does fills she is also a nutritionist. She does not do floroscapy though. There is a fill clinic in Marysville Wash. They charge around 150.00 for fills they are also not floro.

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there is a lady in Portland who does fills she is also a nutritionist. She does not do floroscapy though. There is a fill clinic in Marysville Wash. They charge around 150.00 for fills they are also not floro.

The one in the Portland/Milwaukee area I believe is a Kelly Fitzpatrick (no relation). Heard she was very good though, but I can't find her website right now.

roger

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Hello,

I am new. I live in Washington also. I was banded on the 14th of November. I have only had band two days. What in the world is that sensation in your diaphram and throat that feels like a stuck ball? Please let me know, I am not familiar with this feeling?

Please keep me in the loop on any places or times WA bandster meet.

Kathy

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Hello,

I am new. I live in Washington also. I was banded on the 14th of November. I have only had band two days. What in the world is that sensation in your diaphram and throat that feels like a stuck ball? Please let me know, I am not familiar with this feeling?

Please keep me in the loop on any places or times WA bandster meet.

Kathy

That is the restriction you are feeling from the band being placed. After the surgery your body reacts by swelling. Most of us only feel that sensation when we eat too fast, or too much, or don't chew our food to mush, but if you are newly banded that swelling is normal. Does it feel that way all the time or just when you have your liquids? Remember you shouldn't eating any solids or even mushies at this point....total liquid diet so the band has a chance to heal. Good luck.

Where are you at....East side or West Side. I'm hiding out over on the East side of the state. :)

Twigs

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Hello,

I am new. I live in Washington also. I was banded on the 14th of November. I have only had band two days. What in the world is that sensation in your diaphram and throat that feels like a stuck ball? Please let me know, I am not familiar with this feeling?

Please keep me in the loop on any places or times WA bandster meet.

Kathy

Walking helped relieve the pressure for me. =D>

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Thanks all for the tips. What a horrible feeling. I feel it mostly when I take vitamins or drink too fast. I am having no fat no sugar ice cream blended with high protein shake, I hope this is ok. I live in western washington not far from Bellevue or Seattle. Anyone know of it. I would love to get together. I do not fully understand how to use the ticker or how to get it on my posts.. any help would be appreciated. Here's to us newbies! I am STARVING :((

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Hey Wash bandsters, Hi just a quick note about the fills in arlington, they have trouble finding the port. I know of a couple of people besides myself who have had this problem. Dr Neal is great and his office is very nice I have had 2 fills there and they were both good. One was too much fluid and i had to go back and have some removed. I would love to get together again Pammie you and I might both go to the superbowl I am rooting for the Saints Let me know. Is anyone going to the nash in seattle?

Hey Chrissy-

I just got banned in TJ. I am reading along about the people in Arlington. You mention that they are having problems finding the port. So, where is Dr. Neal? I live in Monroe and don't like needles. Can you let me know how to get ahold of this doctor? That would really be great. Thanks!

A fellow bandR

Shanny :rolleyes:

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Hey Chrissy-

I just got banned in TJ. I am reading along about the people in Arlington. You mention that they are having problems finding the port. So, where is Dr. Neal? I live in Monroe and don't like needles. Can you let me know how to get ahold of this doctor? That would really be great. Thanks!

A fellow bandR

Shanny :rolleyes:

I've had three fills in Arliington...all went very well and no problems finding the port,

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Hey Chrissy-

I just got banned in TJ. I am reading along about the people in Arlington. You mention that they are having problems finding the port. So, where is Dr. Neal? I live in Monroe and don't like needles. Can you let me know how to get ahold of this doctor? That would really be great. Thanks!

A fellow bandR

Shanny :rolleyes:

DR NEAL $350.00 UNDER FLUOROSCOPY, “RETOUCH†WITHIN 2 WEEKS $150.00

http://www.pacsurgical.com/

I TOO HAVEN'T HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE FOLKS IN ARLINGTON

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