jhernried

Hi Allison, Sure, no problem removing Fluid. Please e-mail or contact my office and we can it arranged. You can call or e-mail sbell@keepitoff.com Best Wishes, John Hernried, MD

I want to take this opportunity to introduce our band fill service. I am a bariatric physician trained by Allergan to perform band fills. I have developed an affordable, high quality service to help patients before and after bariatric surgery. I am the medical director of a team of specialists including bariatric dieticians and exercise physiologists. I think a band is an excellent tool, but many are reluctant to get a fill because of cost and access. The patients who have had the best results are those who know when they need an adjustment. My initial cost is $400 for a consult and fill. If needed, I have arranged for low cost upper GI xrays and labs. Follow-up fills are $110. Here is a link to more information: http://www.keepitoff...t-loss-program/ I monitor this forum at times and am happy to answer questions. Sincerely, John Hernried, MD The Hernried Center for Medical Weight Loss Bariatric Medical Director, Sutter Health Sacramento Sierra Region www.keepitoff.com

I am a bariatric physician practicing in Sacramento who has been trained to do band fills. My charge is around $400 for an initial consult and fill, and we are getting some insurance coverage. Follow-up fills are $110. In my opinion, having a lower priced option will encourage band patients to use their band as it was designed. I see many patients who had only one or two fills, then stopped because of the expense. Here is the page on my BestBand program: http://www.keepitoff.com/our-programs/best-bariatrics-weight-loss/best-band-postoperative-weight-loss-program/ Also, I want to invite you (and any other band patient) to a monthly band only support group. It is held at Sutter General Hospital the third Saturday of the month from 10:30-12:30. Sincerely, John Hernried, MD The Hernried Center for Medical Weight Loss www.keepitoff.com View my Bandster Profile! Help!!! Just moved to CA and need a new Dr. permalink I just moved from WA to CA. I live 1 hour from Modesto and 2 from Sacremento. Most facility's are not accepting patients from other doctors. And when they are I am quote $1800 for an intial visit and fill. I don't currently have insurance until the begining of the year. Does anyone do where I can get fills for a reasonable cost?? Or is there an insurance company that I can pay for to help with the cost of seeing a new doctor? Join Date: Nov 2009 Age: 24 Posts: 2 City: Walla Walla State: WA View my Bandster Profile! Help!!! Just moved to CA and need a new Dr. permalink I just moved from WA to CA. I live 1 hour from Modesto and 2 from Sacremento. Most facility's are not accepting patients from other doctors. And when they are I am quote $1800 for an intial visit and fill. I don't currently have insurance until the begining of the year. Does anyone do where I can get fills for a reasonable cost?? Or is there an insurance company that I can pay for to help with the cost of seeing a new doctor? I just moved to the Sonora area and have been shocked at the prices I have been quoted for a new patient. $1800 for first visit and fill (no payments allowed). I currently do not have insurance and can. Does anyone have ideas on a doctor that I could go to for a more reasonable cost. Or know of any insurance that I could get that would cover the intial fees for a new patient?