Where to fill

[stormy]

Ok I have two choices. I can get a fill here for $190.00 and this would be blind, and I hear she is good. Or go to Olympia Washington for $150.00 and get it under Flouro and they are good too. The problem is the time off from work that I have to take to get there. I would leave here about 11:00 and get back about 4:00 so this is time off from work. I think this would be with pay. It is the time to take away from work that I worry about, we are very busy. I am almost thinking it is worth the drive to have it under x ray, I am not sure. I like the convenience of having someone here but I am not sure what to do. I was wondering what you all think. Would you all take the time to drive far for the xray? I guess I have been worried about my pouch, maybe I better do it. I just wanted to see what you all throught and what you guys do for your fills. thanks

[julieburns]

Hi Stormy:

I would stay local and go to Dr. Fitzpatrick. She is excellent from what my friend tells me. She's had all her fills by her and never has she missed the port. In this short a period of time, unless you have overeaten constantly, you would not /should not have damaged your pouch. You have stayed almost true to your diet from what you have written. It's up to you though and I know you are a worrier so for your own peace of mind if you will be put at ease to do the fluoro then take the time, you deserve it for all the hard work you do, and go to Olympia.

How's that for putting it back in your court?

Hugs

[mlgpdx]

I've used Dr. Fitzpatrick 2x and loved her. If you get an overfill and are "to tight".. not hoping that happens for you but just saying... you can always drive the 1.5hrs to her office in eugene. Stay local. That's my 2cents

[mona-camille]

I think I'd go local too Stormy! I've had fills with and without fluro and haven't had a problem at all. Being local is so much easier for me. I did have my first 2 fills at the OCC under fluro and I was thankful for the ability to see that everything was ok, but it really doesn't matter now. As long as you find a good doctor, you will be ok.

[stormy]

well it turns out, since I did not call within the two week requirement to get a refill, I would have to repay the $325.00 to get a fill there in Olympia. So that makes up my mind for me. I can not afford that right now. So I am staying local. She charges $190.00 and since I have to pay for two, it is much better. Hubby and I go together. They can get me in on the 19th, so Christmas will be after our second fill. Hopefully we wont be too tight. We both need it. I have not weighed myself in over a week, I dont think the weight is coming off anymore, so a good fill would be nice. I am doing well on the eating part. I have completely changed my diet and I think that helps. It seems like the healthier I eat the more it costs. Food is getting expensive. Geesh.

[mlgpdx]

Stormy

Glad you're going to Dr. Fitzpatrick.. after your first fill the price goes down to $170.. every little bit helps.. especially when it's 2 of you getting a fill. Here's to great restriction for both ofyou.