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Good to hear and hopefully I'll get to meet you at Group, if you plan on attending , good job and good luck my friend, God bless us all to achieve our goals is my prayer.

Unshackled , please contact Melody or Stacy at Synchrony Health in Oakbrook,il. I know you won't be disappointed, they are not just beautiful people inside and out , but are very smart and knowledgeable and I'm sure they can help you resolve the issue you're having or at least point you in the right direction, they can be reached at 630-990-2440, I pray things work out soon for you.

sexy2be, contact me and I can give you my Dr.'s info, fills are only 95.00, guaranteed and they do excellent work, I promise you , you'll love them from the 1st time you speak with them they are "Awesome", and I am more than happy to refer you.

oops sorry I meant 2bill

Dear Miserable, please contact your doctors office asap it sounds like your band may be too tight, I experienced something like that before and it's very uncomfortable and can be very painful, hope you feel better soon my friend.

OMG !!!!! this brings back memories, some not too long ago lol, yes I don't think you've really Christened the band until you've been stuck ...... lol, when the Dr. and staff say "Listen" to your band that's exactly what you quickly learn to do after being stuck whether it's your 1st or 4th time experiencing it , lol keep up the good work all.

Jorge, been there and done that my friend, I was exactly like you feeling embarrassed and let down, but please listen to all the great advise you are receiving here and please make that fill appointment so you too can be on your way as I am to a road of success, it's a slow go for me but at least I'm moving in the right direction(losing) now, keep ya head and spirits up my friend.

Carla, chin up my sister, we're family now, last name bandster *smile* keep up the good work and good luck with your schooling.

Shelly, yes, yes, yes, 1000 x's yes !!!!!

beautyoverlookd,I would also suggest trying Synchrony health in OakBrook,il. I had my surgery done there by Dr. Brad Watkins and the staff there is wonderful, caring and very patient and understanding , I know you will be pleased with all of them, and fills are just 95.00 from what I've seen and heard on this site that is a steal of a deal on fills, plus as I said earlier they are outstanding all the way around and that's very hard to find these days, their # is 630-990-2440, hope this helps you.

Paulajm, so sorry to hear of the financial troubles and woes you're experiencing, I hope things work out for you, I was /am faced with a similar situation but thank God for "Synchrony Health" in Oak Brook, IL. they allowed me to have surgery and even owing alot more than 423.00 (thousands more) they are working with me and allowing me to make payments until my debt is cleared, (God-sent Angels) for real, I am so blessed and wish everyone could experience the expertise and professional care that I receive at Synchrony, Dr. Brad Watkins and his staff are simply "The best" "FREE" lifetime fills, now that's worth any money I owe, so again I pray things work out for you, and if you're thinking of looking elsewhere for care try Synchrony Health , they have various locations throughout the U.S. and you may just find your "Angels" as I have, good luck and keep striving towards your goal.

Applesmith you made my day ...I was cracking up laughing at work keep up the good work my friend and never lose that humor.

I can definitelty relate 4CRAZYBOYS, I am loving my band, was banded March 31st, 2008 by Dr. Brad Watkins in Oak Brook, Il. I had my first fill May 5th of 3cc's and at first I thought I was feeling good restriction, but today is May 14th and I feel like I can eat a horse, but not all the time and not with all foods which I thank God for, but I am going to contact my Dr's office to see if I can have another fill, and hopefully that will be my "sweet spot" good luck and keep on keeping on as we move along through this weightloss journey.

Hello Alicia, I was given liquid Lortab, also known as Vicoden, and I still have a full bottle of the meds left, I used maybe about 4 teaspoons and knowing everyone's pain tolerance and allergies to meds vary, I don't know if you may be allergic to any meds, but this 1 worked extremely well for me, and I was also given a Rx for a nausea med which I didn't have to use at all, I was banded March 31, 2008, by Dr.Brad Watkins and he was assisted by Dr. M. Arain 2 wonderful, caring surgeons in Oak Brook, Il. their Practice is called Synchrony Health, I can't rave enough about them and their staff all great professional people, and I wouldn't give my band up for the world :biggrin2:, Good luck and God bless.

Hi Spal, I too had my band done at Synchrony Health in Oak Brook, Il. with Dr. Brad Watkins, March 31, 2008. I am doing great and have never felt so welcomed and cared for by any medical practice, I mean there is not a mean, rude, or uncaring person in the whole facility, and the dr's bedside manner is the best, he's personable and you can tell he's really interested in the wellfare of each and every patient. So if you're looking for the best come to Dr. Watkins and Dr.M.Arain, I can't tell you enough of how pleased you'll be, and they are excellent at helping with insurance issues, Good luck to us all, Roz.

Great job Carla, I was banded 03/31/08 and am loving it, I have received some excellent advice and support on this site and know you too will find much love and support here as well, again welcome my friend, Roz.

Hello TXCHELSEY, I was banded Monday 3/31/08 and am feeling great, I have the Realize band which I believe is a VG band, no problems or complications thus far, good luck and I hear both bands work wonderfully, my Dr. said a little more stitching is required with the Ag band, but really just a matter of preference, good luck I will keep you in my prayers.

I'm from Hinsdale,IL and I am being banded Monday 3/31/08 boy am I excited, I can hardly focus on anything else, my Doctors are Dr.Brad Watkins and he will be assisted by Dr. M. Arain both of OakBrook, IL. their center is called Synchrony Health, from the very 1st phone call til now , everyone from the Surgeons to the front desk patient's clerk have been wonderful and they offer "Free" lifetime fills *woo hoo* looking for great services, affordable pricing and a super caring support staff please try Synchrony Health, I am having the Realize Band done,and as I said earlier "I can't wait" !!!!!!!!!!

Congrats ....keep up the good job, and take it slow

Good luck and don't lose the faith, I am praying for you, my surgery is scheduled for Monday March 31,2008 yeahhhhh (excited) as well, again good luck.

Hello all, I am scheduled for surgery March 31st, 08 and boy am I excited :biggrin2:, the place where I'm having surgery done is located in Oakbrook, Il. I'll insert a link for more info , it's called Synchrony Health and they are offering free fills for life and from what I can see this is a big deal and lot's of money saved :thumbdown: so I'm not sure if anyone in the area might be interested but here's the link, they do have centers throughout the U.S. so maybe they may have 1 located near you, my sister had her band done somewhere else and they are willing to do her fills for 94.00, so I know it would be well worth checking into to Synchrony Health :: Home as I said I hope this is beneficial to someone and good luck to Us all !!!!!!!!

Hello All, I can't believe I'm actually trying to make a post, but you all have made me feel so welcomed and amongst friends already, I just received my surgery date today, I am being banded on March 31st, wheww seems like a whirlwind since my 1st consultation up til now , but I am so excited and so looking forward to a healthier, happier new me, I am so thankful to have others who know what the struggle is like and for having this support that I know I am going to need along my journey, keep up the good work to you already on the journey and God bless all of you for being here for me and others like me, and I will be posting keeping you all updated as I travel along my weight loss journey. :embaressed_smile: