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[fabfatgrl 10]

hi babyjane:

I had the best care of my life with Dr. Rumbaut, his staff, and the staff at the hospital. Can't say enough nice things about him. First rate care... first rate experience. I'd recommend him again in a heartbeat.

It was a bit weird for me, as I went alone... and don't speak any Spanish except Dora-the-Explorer Spanish.... but still I was fine. I stayed at the Hampton Inn and the van took me everywhere I wanted to go. Right behind the Hampton Inn is a shopping mall... with a gigantic supermarket that was great for buying Water, juices, etc. (Although Dr. Rumbaut provides you with a care package of juices, broths, and this runny hot Cereal for post-op.) Everybody at the Hampton Inn spoke excellent English and took good care of me. It was also easy to change money at the Hampton... and the rate was comparable to the local banks. You can request a room with a recliner in it for when you're post-op...and that is a big help, as it was tough getting up from the bed myself without a railing for support. Of course, if you have a friend going with you... you won't need that.

Best thing about Rumbaut is that he has a Band... and has had one for years. Totally understands. Of course, also that he's done more Bands than pretty much any doctor in this hemisphere doesn't hurt either

Email me/PM me with any questions.

[formykids 0]

well I had a fill with my Dr. then he gave me my medical records so I could try to find a new doc. I feel like I don't know that much about my band. I keep reading post that say people have a 4cc band and I don't even know how many cc's my band is. I looked through my records an all is says is a 10mm band was placed. I don't know what size that is. My doc filled me to 2cc's which felt good for first couple of days but today I feel less restricted. I need to find a new doctor here in maine or in new hampshire. my current doc as I said in my original note has retired and is only here 4 times a year. so it will be a long time before I can have any contact with him. I don't even have a doc to call if there is a problem. It is scary.....

so if anyone knows how many cc's a 10mm band is I would appreciate it. thanks for all your help and encouraging words, this site is wonderful and I wish I had found it when I first had my surgery.

[Tarafeena 1]

Whatever you do don't give up!!!! Remember the band is "just" a helper, it won't get you there alone... Get ya a good fill and I bet you will start feeling like you can do this.. Good luck to you, I know how hard the mental side of all this is.