Big B

Hey guys, Been a while since I visited. Time to kick it in gear again. I have a 14cc and have 10.5 in it. I have had the band for about 7 years and I am only down about 25 lbs. I originally lost 45 lbs, but have put some back on. My question is this: After my last fill, I started experiencing Water coming up while I am sleeping. My question is it possible for the pouch to have created a pocket that could hold food in it for longer than normal. I wonder if I am filling my pouch the way a septic system fills, and it has to be full for things to flow into my stomach? Does this make sense? The water issue is worse if I lay on my left side. I almost have to have my head elevated to keep this from happening. I am also on a once a day dose of heartburn medicine. (Omeprazole) Thanks in advance. Big B

thanks for the replies guys I know I am to blame for the lack of progress my concern and my question are due to the fact that I did not have this problem until I had this last fill. I could lay on my stomach after I had the surgery done and not have any issues. today was day one for me I am starting over I'm going to eat sensible and I'll take your advice b52 and not eat or drink too much late at night. if I don't see a change from changing my habits I will definitely have my doctor look at it. one problem I have is that I am Kansas City and my surgery was done in Denver Plus that doctor has retired

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I have a 14cc with about 10cc in it. I have not had a fill for a couple of years. The last fill took me to somewhere between 10.5 or 11 but I could not even get my saliva past it after about 16 hours so I went back and had a little removed. I am looking to get a small fill again. I started at 265 and made it down to 218 over the course of a year. For the last two years I have stayed between 220 and 225. I started gaining again and made it back up to 233. I had some phentermine left over from before that I have taken recently and am back down to 227. I am going to search on here for other types of aides that can help. My problem is that I wash everything down. I also experienced heartburn with the extra ten pounds and had to go back on my heartburn medication.

Jesse Lopez, DO Midwest Institute of Bariatric Surgery 8101 W. 135th St. Overland Park, KS 66223 913-814-7546 Ericka, I was self pay and had mine done in Colorado. I used Lopez for all my fills. Nice guy and seems caring. I want another fill but am looking for someone closer. I live about 30 minutes north of liberty.

Hey guys, Looking for a fill doc in the Kansas City area. i did the search and read all the responses. Any updates on who to use? Thanks Big B

Hi Tracy, I have my surgery scheduled for the end of August with Dr. K in Denver. Kind of a pain in the butt to have to travel 9 hours to get there, but 9950 and the reviews for him are worth it to me. I thought about Mexico, but my wife vetoed it also. I guess I could use Malley as a fill Dr also. Still looking for one in KC. Good luck with your search. I found the people at Dr K to be helpful. I have a phone consultation with him on the 23rd of this month. Big B

I am self pay and trying to find someone in the kc area that will compete price wise with the dallas and denver docs. Thanks Big B

10000 for kirshenbaum in denver i think a little more in dallas

I am in KC Looking for a lower cost than 17500 for self pay. Does anyone know about the place in Kansas? I would be willing to go to Denver or Dallas...but surely prices will need to come down in my area. Thanks Big B by the way..this is my 1st post got my money lined up and the wife on board...now time to find the right place. Thanks for all your help.