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Hello! This is my first post on this forum and I'm hoping to get some great information! I have my first appointment with Dr. Eric Pinnar next Monday but I can't wait until then to find out some info. Most importantly, I am a self pay patient. I've been researching cost and it's been difficult to pin down a number. Does anyone who used this surgeon recently have a general idea of cost? Thanks so much! Susan

I had my first fill yesterday afternoon. I was super nervous but it went so well! After reading several posts, I know it'll take a while before I feel real restriction and I'm positive I will need to get a couple more fills. My question, how long will most doctors wait between fills? I have no idea how much he put in yesterday but they told me to call in a couple weeks to check in. Thanks!

I had my surgery 12/27 and the first week was great but I was feeling exhausted. Now, I just moved onto soft foods and for the last few days I've been feeling wonderful! When can I start "hard core" workouts? I've been walking and going about my regular routine but am so excited to started the 30 day shread again. I'm going to call my doctor on Monday but would love any advice. Thanks!

I used the 30 day shred last year and let me tell you, it'll kick your butt but the results are amazing! I decided to only do the worksout 5 days a week but the results were awesome! Good luck!

I was banded Dec 27 and all went well. I'm pretty much over my soreness and back to my regular rountine. I am pretty exhausted after work but other than that, things have been good. Until this weekend. For the past several days, I've felt as though I have a lump in my throat. It comes and goes and I have no idea what is causing it. I am still on a all liquid diet so noting is stuck. Any ideas?

Love it!!!! Bought it from Costco this weekend!

I had my GB removed 3 weeks after giving birth to my second child. The overnight stay in the hospital was a vacation compared to staying at home with a newborn! The pain from the GB surgery wasn't to bad...the incision pain is about the same. The difference really is how my insides feel. After GB, I had a real meal and conitnued drinking Diet Pepsi and Chick Fil A. Now, I'm healing just fine but my body is reacting differently b/c of what has happened to my insides and changing my diet. I hope that makes sense! I would honeslty say pain wise, they are both about the same. Just be prepared for the mental changes afterwards!

My surgery is also scheduled for December 27th! I'm on day three of full liquids and it's really tough! I have allowed myself some low carb, low fat treats b/c I'm straving. I have 2 muscle milk shakes a day and they actually taste great. The first few days of sugar/carb withdraw is hard! I feel bad for the students at my school! I'm excited for this change. I want to lose about 80 pounds total and know I'm making the right choice!!! Anyone in the northern va area??