Dr. Scott Robbins -Dothan Alabama

[Gardnergirl2 96]

I have very positive things to say about the staff and Dr. Robbins. I do call them probably more than they do me, but I know they are busy. Plus,I only have me to think about and they have lots of folks to think about. I am supposed to go for my first fill in early January, so right now, I am in a little bit of "bandster hell", but not too bad.

I had a bad allergic reaction to the surgical glue (who knew??) but otherwise I am ok.

[Autumn2013 27]

I have very positive things to say about the staff and Dr. Robbins. I do call them probably more than they do me, but I know they are busy. Plus,I only have me to think about and they have lots of folks to think about. I am supposed to go for my first fill in early January, so right now, I am in a little bit of "bandster hell", but not too bad.

I had a bad allergic reaction to the surgical glue (who knew??) but otherwise I am ok.

When did you have surgery?

[Gardnergirl2 96]

Nov 25

[Autumn2013 27]

Nov 25

Awesome! I have mine December 19th... did you give yourself the lovenox? I'm nervous about giving myself an injection :/

[bamagurl 98]

Nov 25

Awesome! I have mine December 19th... did you give yourself the lovenox? I'm nervous about giving myself an injection :/

I was hesitant about the injections also, I had my husband do them for me and believe it or not, they are easier than I thought. Seriously, just a bitty pinch. The needle is tiny. Hopefully you will have someone willing to do them for you. Once you have your first one, you will see what I mean.

Best wishes on your upcoming procedure. I go for my second fill Tuesday. So far I am not feeling much restriction and relying on my will power. Looking forward to my appointment. I am so ready not to be so hungry all the time!

[Gary John 49]

Nov 25

Awesome! I have mine December 19th... did you give yourself the lovenox? I'm nervous about giving myself an injection :/

The shots do not hurt easy very small needle I was luckie I only need it three times once before and twice after wards.but good luck it is all good, and my will power is fading here and there i know they gonna be upset with me tommorow but it be all good I also get a fill tomoorow

[Gardnergirl2 96]

Hi! I am about to give TMI here, but yes, I did my injections. They burn a little, but not bad. For some reason, between the surgery and lovenox, my TOM came faster. I wasn't sure whether to continue the shots or not...(this was post op). Im a big Auburn fan and Dr. Robbins is a Bama fan. I told him I was glad he wasn't operating on me when that last play of the Iron bowl was happening lol.
But back to lovenox, it wasn't that bad really. a little burn.
I did feel like crap the first day or two after surgery, but that is to be expected. I also am allergic to surgical glue and had a bad rash where my incisions are.....But, all in all, it was not bad.
I remember being wheeled into the operating room and seeing the big lights over me....and then.......nothing untiil I woke up. I was horse when I woke up bc of the tube

[Gardnergirl2 96]

Ok. I meant hoarse.....wow. Can't even spell!!

[Autumn2013 27]

Ok. I meant hoarse.....wow. Can't even spell!!

Lol!!! How are you doing Gardnergirl? I am doing pretty good other than feeling pretty hungry… I'm anticipating my first fill

[Gary John 49]

Do not know who she is doing but so far so good for me weight slowly leaving but all is good still not at the no fill zone but time will tell. I find that I still have problems i forget there is a catch up time when u eat u need to stop and wait a few making sure you not full. but getting beter with that. at time i can eat a bunch of meat and veg but then there are times i eat a small amount and full the rest of the day.

[Gardnergirl2 96]

I am doing well. The weight hasn't fallen off, but just got my first fill. Can't tell much of a difference.

[Autumn2013 27]

Do not know who she is doing but so far so good for me weight slowly leaving but all is good still not at the no fill zone but time will tell. I find that I still have problems i forget there is a catch up time when u eat u need to stop and wait a few making sure you not full. but getting beter with that. at time i can eat a bunch of meat and veg but then there are times i eat a small amount and full the rest of the day.

I hear you; I'm currently at the "learn to listen to your band stage" .... the other day I think I ate too fast, boy was that uncomfortable! How many fills have you had?

[Autumn2013 27]

I am doing well. The weight hasn't fallen off, but just got my first fill. Can't tell much of a difference.

At this point I'm concentrating on making mini goals and lose at least 1.5 lbs a week, although I was really hoping for a faster paced weight loss but I know I will get there in due time hopefully.

[Gary John 49]

I have had two i think lol at the being i had to get a unfill but only for a week ate string meat which was not a good idea got stuck and vomot all it out and could not stll eat lesson learn. i had a fill in nov. 2 1/2 cc then in dec another 2 cc and go this month get another fill problay same. i have a large band so it takes a bit to get it right i guess. i have noticed that the first week after fil i get ful but after that time i eat lots more the i should mostly meats and greens so thats a good thing.

[showingmyinside 14]

I am having surgery on the 12th of February. I am pretty excited but concerned because I was a smoker. Dr. Robbins has been so great and encouraging but I don't want my date to be changed because I did not quit smoking soon enough. Do they do a blood or urine test for the nicotine test? My understanding is that if it is urine I should be just fine but the nicotine by product stays in the blood for weeks which may delay my banding.