any other az bandster's?

[klynn 0]

I think dr Berger in flagstaff is the best I have heard of I have seen him post op.. But I have friends who reccomend him, and they run a business that help people get the surgery, and find good dr's!

[coyotegirl 3]

Klynn, I am VERY interested in a support group!!!! PLEASE let me know when and where and I will be there with bells on. I had my surgery in Flagstaff but I live in Pinedale just around the corner from you.

As for your question about Dr. Berger? I LOVE HIM AND THINK HE IS THE BEST!! But I think most Bandsters love their surgeons and think they are the best. I trust everything he says! He had always been streight forward with me. He and his office staff are very helpful and careing!

Do you get your fills from Wendy Hall? I have had 3 fills from her. Shes great also. If it wasn't for her I probably wouldn't have been able to get my band. She helped me through all the pre surgery paperwork and all that fun stuff. Wendy's #1 in my book!

Again, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me know about any support groups you are starting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Alea 0]

Hi Tina and Coyote,

I'm also a new bandster. I had mine done on May 8, 2006. I'm going for my first fill next week on July 1st. I've only lost 16lbs so far. Believe it or not, I had my done in Mexico and had a great experience. I'm also going back there for my fill. I'm originally from Atlanta but just moved to Sedona a year and a half ago. I'm glad I got banded but I sure do wish my weight loss was quicker. I started at 194, now I'm down to 178. I wanted to have it all gone in 2-3 weeks, 4 at the most, LOL. Good luck to both of you! Dawn Robinson

[Alea 0]

Hi, I just signed up to this group today so I messed up a little and only saw 2 posts. Now that I see more people in AZ that have the band, I just wanted to say Hello, so HELLO ARIZONA Dawn Robinson

[coyotegirl 3]

:welcome: :welcome: :welcomeB: :welcomeB: :welcome2: :welcome2:

Hi Dawn, Welcome to LBT!!!

Sedona? Wow, how are you doing with the fire? Is it close to you? Scarey isn't it? I was in the big fire in 02.(Rodeo/Chediski) was evacuated for 11 days not knowing what was going on with my house. Thank God everything was fine. But a lot of my neighbors lost their homes. I hope you are far enough away from it. I hear that it is a little contained tonight 15% is better than 0% right?

Again Welcome to the group and Good luck!

[JANNYMAN 0]

Hi all I live in Avondale and soon..very soon will be a bandster!!! I am so excited:clap2: I have explored this for about three years off and on...first co. I worked for (Health care) didn't cover it with the insurance...this co. has a two year wait ( I have been there one year) and the deductable is 5,ooo.oo :angry I decided I can't wait anymore and schedualed an appointment in Mexico for the 27th of July...I can't believe it!! just knowing it is soon is a relief...I am so ready...tired of buying shirts then washing them and never being able to wear them again cuz they shrink to show the bottom of my "love tissue" Belly!! I would love the number of Wendy Hall..to find out about fills here...if someone can send me that I would appreciate it very much...peace to all

[coyotegirl 3]

Hi Jannyman, Welcome to LBT!!!

Here is Wendy Hall's # In Snowflake. I don't have her other #'s with me right now but you can call her office on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Snowflake and they can give you the info on when she will be in the Valley.

Wendy Hall

261 S. Main street

Snowflake AZ. 85937

928-536-5377

I hope this helps!! She is very good at what she does. ALWAYS only one stick on my fills!!

Good luck!

[hulia goolia 0]

Hi- I'm Julia from Tempe. I was banded on June 2, 06 with Dr. Ortiz- great experience.

Starting weight was 233. I'm down to 215. Pretty exciting. Had my first pb experience. Not excited about doing that again.

Good to keep in touch with you all. By the way, It's hot!!!!!!!!

[JANNYMAN 0]

Sorry being a newbie,, what is a pb Julia? kudos on the weight loss...I currently weigh 260 and I am 5'7,,,anxiously awaiting that weight loss...my husband and I have talked about going to eroupe for five years and plan on this the end of sept...so hopefully I will a little lighter at that time!!! of course since then two of our trees fell over,,the washer is making a weird noise, my hubby fractured three of his toes and it goes on and on...why is that? like a strange murphy's law... My date for surgery is July 25th..two weeks before I am going on a low fat low cal diet suggested by a guy on a lapband site..I figure I can do it for two weeks...as for now I just ate taco bell...for breakfast...I know its strange but its like a fairwell:kiss2:and for once I just don't feel guilty:hungry: oh well if I can't be honest here where else can I be!?!? My surgeon is doc Lopez cordolla...if ya have heard bad things please whisper behind my back as I am nervous enough already! :faint: my co-worker went to him and is doing great so she sent me in that direction...as you can see I like these cartoony's never used them before...thanks to all for sending me Dr Halls numbers that's a relief to know someone to touch base with here...so to all you crazee AZ's STay cool in the monsoon...friggin humid eh??

[JANNYMAN 0]

Oh...found out what a PB is...hmm very interesting...yikes..hopefully you wont have many more...I am definately sched for the 25th..saw the my friend at work and she has lost 16 pounds/5 weeks out..and doing great...hope I do the same and everyone else venturing in this aspect...take care and have a wonderfull fourth of july:cool:

[mferra 0]

Hello,

I and am scheduled for sugery with Dr. Ortiz on 7/21. I live in Phoenix and was wondering if there is a support group here for bandsters.

mferra

[coyotegirl 3]

Hi mferra, I am not sure of a support group down there in the valley. But I just wanted to say WELCOME TO LBT!!!!!

Good luck with your surgery on the 27th. it's just right around the corner!!

[mferra 0]

Thanks coyotegirl! There is so much info. here on LBT. If there is a support group in Flag. I would be interested in attending.

My family is going "up north" the week of the 10th. We are renting a cabin in Kachina Village and are looking forward to getting out of the heat!:clap2:

Thanks again for the wellcome.

mferra

[coyotegirl 3]

Hi again mferra, I don't live in Flagstaff. I only had my surgery there. I live in Pinedale about 15 miles from Show Low.

I think they are trying to start a support group in Snowflake but I haven't heard anything about it in a while.

Have fun "up north" I lived in the Valley for 20+ years and just couldn't take the heat any longer. I moved here in 1993 and have loved it!!!

[Angel_Archer 0]

Hi. I'm not an AZ Bandster yet but hope to be soon! Thanks to everyone out there posting. I love reading everyone's experiences and tips! They really help!