At OCC, did you get ...

[SValentino]

So did you guys get some kind of a handbook from Inamed (?) at OCC after your surgery? I was reading a post earlier today and it was suggested that if you had questions to refer to this handbook. Also that Dr. Miranda in meeting with some people, suggested target weights. I never discussed that with her. I wasn't weighted, norhing like that. Do you think if I called OCC, I could get a copy of that handbook? I'm getting my first fill Dec. 15 so maybe I can pick it up then.

Sometimes I feel like I'm out in the cold on some things I should be aware of. I'm grateful to all of you for sharing your experiences. I really appreciate it.

[MrsParris]

I was banded last Wed. I met with Dr. Miranda to discuss nutrition, was weighed, and discussed my target weight. I however, did not get a handbook for my band. Let me know what they tell you. They are very efficient with emailing receipts and surgery reports, they may have an email version of the handbook, if so I would really like to have one too.

Kimberly

[Taz]

So did you guys get some kind of a handbook from Inamed (?) at OCC after your surgery? I was reading a post earlier today and it was suggested that if you had questions to refer to this handbook. Also that Dr. Miranda in meeting with some people, suggested target weights. I never discussed that with her. I wasn't weighted, norhing like that. Do you think if I called OCC, I could get a copy of that handbook? I'm getting my first fill Dec. 15 so maybe I can pick it up then.

Sometimes I feel like I'm out in the cold on some things I should be aware of. I'm grateful to all of you for sharing your experiences. I really appreciate it.

I did meet with Dr. Miranda, and we discussed my goals and what I wanted as a target weight. She put me on a special scale that measures both weight, and body fat, and determined what my best weight would be, and suggested I reduce my target weight. I'll be happy with either number ;-)

I never received a handbook about the band, but did receive a card with info about the band to give a doctor in case of problems. I also received a folder with guidance on post-surgery (21 days) diet and life after the band advice.

After my first fill (which I had this weekend), I got a bunch of after-care information. However, that wasn't through OCC, and instead the NorthWest Fill Center in Washington.

Taz