Bamagal
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I can tell you this man is amazing,he is a little arrogant at times but trust him he is a brilliant surgeon,recently I had my appendix burst and was infected,my system had shut down and I was in real trouble.Long story short he saved my life .I would trust him for any surgery I ever need
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Have you had any issues with your lapband surgery? I am considering Dr Pompa for my surgery because my insurance will not approve it because they require a BMI of 40+ for 5 years or more and I only have 3 years at this time and cannot wait 2 more years for it. Thank you for your help!
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I did take Celebrex ,for awhile I just suffered and then as i lost weight the pain got better but if I need something I take children s liquid Ibuprofen.My thoughts are its not a pill so it don't sit in my stomach.But my doctor did not say it was OK as I didn't ask him. I know he said no Ibuprofen just Tylenol but it don't work for me.
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Personally there is not alot I can not eat except for most breads unless it is toasted.I can eat apples,all berries and most any fruit I chose.Veggies too not found a one I could not eat if I want it.Now meat is hit or miss depending on the time of day,I can even eat steak much to my docs amazement.I really doubt I get in enough of any of them but I supplement what I can.For the most part what I do eat now is better for me than the sweets and fats I was eating before banding.I am not over tight either and I do not want to be so tight my eyes bulge.
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Steve I wish many times I had said something like this to people with all their foolishness.Please keep it coming.This will do so much good even though the ones who will gain the most will also hate you the most.
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I have done well I think,even though far from the biggest loser I am happy with my progress.I have lost 90 pds in a year and in hopes of losing another 40 my second year.I feel I am at my perfect restriction level thanks to Dr.Wizeman and Diane his nurse who is the one who will do your nutrition and be your first contact if you have problems.The monthly support meetings are great and informative.I feel very blessed to have been able to make this journey.If I never lose another pound I am happy with how far I have come.
I hope your journey will be just as rewarding and remember not to fret over the short set backs you may experience at times, just keep the goal in your sites and move on.I have had ups and downs,gains and loses and it is all just a part of the journey.I wish you luck and the strength of mind and body to make this journey.You can do it, never lose site of the prize.
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Thanks so much Delores!! I will call tomorrow to ask for more information from Dr. Wizman's office. I'm really excited about the thought of being a NEW, IMPROVED me!!!! I have found that this site is such a valuable asset to figuring out my questions and being informed about the band. I can't wait to start feeling healthy. How is your journey going?
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I will do even better,here is his website Treating severe morbid obesity through gastric bypass surgery Paul Wizman, MD, P.A. as to brand I am not sure but he uses Lap Band brand .Fees I pay $175.00 for a fill and $75.00 for an office visit he did insist I do my first fill under that x-ray thing.But now I have heard he does charge a program fee for new patients but I am not sure as I did not pay one just $235.00 for my first fill.Tell him Delores Powell referred you maybe that will help.Let me know how it goes.He also takes patients out of the county for banding so ask him about self pay I think it is $12,000 but not sure.
Best of luck stay in touch
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Hey Bama, my name is Teresa and I'm new to the site:) I saw your post on getting banded outside the US and having aftercare with Dr. Wizeman. Could you give me his number? I am considering doing the band in Venezuela and want to make sure he will do my care when I return. Did you have to have a certain band in order for him to take care of you? What are his fees?
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I will be the first to say,I really am thankful for Dr.Wizeman.He did not do my surgery but has taken good care of me since I was banded.He has done all my fills and after care and I would not hesitate to recommend him as a surgeon.His staff has been very kind to me even though I had my surgery in TJ,Mexico he took me right from the start and I have been with him a year so if you are looking for a surgeon or after care in South Florida he is the best.
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Last Supper Syndrome-Anyone?
Bamagal replied to melliecat's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You are always welcome.Some will say exercise 5 days a week ,eat your Protein,no bread no carbs and if I had done that I may have lost a few more pounds in this years time,but I am sure I would not have been as happy and satisfied with my life.Nor do I feel it is a lifestyle I could maintain after weight loss.I am not on a diet,I am trying to find a way to survive and have a health and happy life. This year I hope to lose the last 40 pounds but if I don't and I am just able to maintain I will still be happy with myself and all the progress I have made. -
Well being suspicious is just my nature so keep that in mind,but sounds to me like he just wants you to pay him for a new band,and I could be wrong.I have had the VG band for a year I have lost most of my weight,took me a few fills to find my just right adjustment level and I have had no issues thus far.My fill doctor uses the new AP bands as well and the only thing he hates about the VG Band is it has a low profile port making it harder to hit when you are very heavy.Now that I have lost 90lbs I am happy to have it as my port don't stick out like some I have seen and I want have to have the port changed out later.So basically I say they all three have pros and cons with the AP small having the best results as it takes less fills to find restriction but those of us with bigger stomachs didn't get that one as it wouldn't fit us.I am sure your surgeon chose what he thought was best for you so I wouldn't stress over it unless it became an issue.
