Mary Luke
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- Birthday 08/11/1957
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Mary Luke started following Anyone used Dr. Maese for fills?, Researching Mexican Lap-Band Doctors 101, Did I slip? and and 7 others
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Would you mind sharing the name and number of the doctor you used for fills after your experience with Dr. Maese? I, too, am looking for someone other than him to do fills. Thanks for your help! Mary Luke
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Researching Mexican Lap-Band Surgeons 101
Mary Luke replied to WASaBubbleButt's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I think part of doing research is learning about the experiences people have had with their doctors, both good and bad. That is how I decided to go to the doctor I eventually chose. Perhaps we can have different opinions about what constitutes research/informartion. -
Researching Mexican Lap-Band Doctors 101
Mary Luke replied to WASaBubbleButt's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I think part of doing research is learning about the experiences people have had with their doctors, both good and bad. That is how I decided to go to the doctor I eventually chose. Perhaps we can have different opinions about what constitutes research/informartion. -
Where Did You Have Your Lap-band Done?
Mary Luke replied to Lap-bandit's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I was banded by Dr. Zapata in Monterry, Mexico. Terrific doctor and terrific expeience! Mary Luke -
Researching Mexican Lap-Band Doctors 101
Mary Luke replied to WASaBubbleButt's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
To someone who is researching doctors on this thread, I highly recommend the doctor I used . His name is Dr. Zapata in Monterrey, Mexico. He is a wonderful doctor who is caring with patients as well as exhibiting great expertise when it came to fixing a problem I had when I went for the surgery. Having worked in many hospitals and with many doctors, I can easily say he is someone I would feel comfortable telling anyone about. Mary Luke -
Researching Mexican Lap-Band Surgeons 101
Mary Luke replied to WASaBubbleButt's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
To someone who is researching doctors on this thread, I highly recommend the doctor I used . His name is Dr. Zapata in Monterrey, Mexico. He is a wonderful doctor who is caring with patients as well as exhibiting great expertise when it came to fixing a problem I had when I went for the surgery. Having worked in many hospitals and with many doctors, I can easily say he is someone I would feel comfortable telling anyone about. Mary Luke -
How to check on Doctors in Mexico?
Mary Luke replied to tribon's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Is there anyone else who has had experience with Dr. Zapata, a doctor in Monterrey? I need a revision and need some help choosing who to go to . The doctor who did the original surgery is no longer doing them. -
Skinny Mom, Thank you for the info! It is most appreciated! Mary Luke:)
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Is a revision like the origianl surgery? Does it cost as much? Is it just a matter of restitching it into place? Please explain how it works. Thanks! Mary Luke
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What is a..................??
Mary Luke replied to areellady's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you for the response to my post. I am not computer savy enough to put all my stats in automaticaly. I was banded in Mexico 3-28-06. The band is 9.75 ccs. I started at 233 lbs. I did fine with my first fill of .8. In fact, it provided very little restriction. I got that fill about 5 weeks post surgery. The next fill went up to 2.0ccs, according to the doctor's documentation. Then he went to 2.8. We then went through the summer reducing the fill amount due to inflammation, etc. We got down to 1.3 In August and I had lost about 35 lbs. At that point I started having lots of problems with any amount and was unfilled several times. I would wait several weeks for everything to calm down and then start to slowly build up. He would add a small amount (0.2). If that was comfotable, he added a little more.Any time we hit 1.5, I would be fine for about a week and then the inflammation started, not being able to eat, etc. This went on through the fall-back and forth to the doctor's office almost every week or two. It was also expensive! But, he was really patient and kept working with me to find the 'sweet spot'. I am now at only .6 and have been here since 3-19-07. The band may be a bit tight but I can live with it and am losing weight again. I stayed at 160 lbs.for months and months. I now weigh 155 and am losing slowly but that is OK with me. So, I try to mix water with juice, drink soups, protein drinks, small amounts of food,etc. This may not be the recommended way to procede but it is working for me and I have been able to stay out of the doctor's office for almost 2 months!:clap2: Mary Luke -
What is a..................??
Mary Luke replied to areellady's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
These last posts have really been helpful! I have had a hard time getting down enough water. My body seems to adjust better to juice than water. I know I should not dring much, if any, juice but sometimes it is the only liquid that will staay down. I try to keep some type of liquid around all day so I am constantly trying to sip/drink something and prevent getting dehydrated. I appreciate knowing other people have been working on the same thing! Mary Luke -
Oh my gosh, I could not agree with Julier more! My band certainly seems to have its own life. It responds differently to things I have eaten before all the time. Why, I have no idea. But I might guess it is because bodies are ever changing and so the band, which is now part of my body, does the same. It makes me really slow down and listen to its needs. I have never been good at doing that and it is probably a good thing to do . Frustrating-but good.
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Sherrie, Thank you for the info about NovaBody Solutions. I have not heard of them before. That is the great thing about this board...you can get so much information from people who are dealing with the same questions and concerns. It is a terrific help. Mary Luke