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I joined the new group....Thanks Glowormvl!

Thanks Gloworm for starting a new group. I guess with Dr K's retirement, it was about time for a move. I am sorry I missed Red Robin night. I hope to make the next get together. Let me know if one is already planned or if one is in the works. Just a little intro about me for those that I haven't met, I had my lap band in Jan of 2008....so coming up on 4 years now. I have lost most all of the weight I wanted to...still struggle with the last 10-15 lbs....and have maintained for the last couple years. It's hard for my friends and family to remember what I looked like back then, but sometimes I still struggle with thinking of myself as a fat person. I have lost about 85lbs total and have an active life. I went to Dr K's retirement and ran into Dee (Prtyantoveryet) and she looked amazing. We had our surgeries around the same time. What a blessing the lap band and Dr K have been. I'm looking forward to getting to know some of you. I have realized that even though you get used to living with the band, you never really lose your need to have support. I wish you all the happiest of holidays! Rene'

After calling around to other lap band practices $125 isn't that much at all. Most of them are at least several hundred dollars and definitely more than $25 for a fill, so Dr Weaver is a good option price wise. I am just hoping to find someone closer to where I live if possible. I meet Dr Weaver tomorrow so I will get a sense of if I can see him at Rose which is much closer to me. Like you, I am also concerned about how they do fills....so we shall see tomorrow. It was so nice to see you at Dr K's party. You look fab!

Yes, Dr Weaver only charges $25 for fills, but you have to pay $125 for the initial consult. I am checking with Dr G to see what their initial consult fee will be. Dr Weaver is down way south at Sky Ridge, so it would be super convenient to have a fill doc up north where I am. Stay tuned....they are supposed to call me back today to let me know if there is a consult fee.

Thank you. I live north and have been calling around....everyone is so expensive and charge major fees for the initial consult. I appreciate the intel....

I'm planning on stopping by. Snowgator...do you have a first name so I will know who you are? Rene'

Would love to see you guys at RR on the 11th, but will be out of town. I will see you at the reception for Dr K's retirement.

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I would love to come to some kind of open house/reception. Especially if it's towards the end of October. My schedule will be much more open then. If you guys need help planning, let me know.

Do we know what is happening with Tom? Will he be practicing with another physician or available at all to get fills from? Also, will there be some kind of retirement open house or anything that Dr K's patients can attend to show our appreciation? Rene'

Maybe this has already been addressed, but why cant you take any pills? I take advil, excederine, when ever I need it without any issues. I also take a thyroid med every day. I don't crush or anything like that. The pills seem to dissolve pretty quickly and i havent ever had a problem with something getting stuck. Just my 2 cents.

Amazing news! You are such an inspiration. I will be at RR on Jan 8th. That is the day before my 1 year Bandiversary. I am 10lbs from the Dr's goal.....not quite sure where I want to end up after that, I guess I will decide that when I get there. When I look at my body it seems I have so much more than 10 lbs to lose.....when will it occur to me that I have actually made great progress. With how slow I lose these days I don't think I will make that goal by January 9th, but I should be a little bit closer. I will bring all of my 14-16 clothes to RR night. Does that work for anyone else that is interested in becoming the new owners for my duds? I will see you at RR. Congrats on the need to update your Drivers License. I am so impressed by your weight loss Dee. I haven't seen you for a while so I bet there is a big difference. 18-20? That is awesome!!!