Dr. Scott Robbins -Dothan Alabama

[Gary John 49]

Well i was a 2 pack a day smoker and smoked over 40 years I quit may 11 and yes they tested was a urine test i had my surgey done in october 2013 and as far as smoking i miss it at times but not as much as i thought i would good luck with your surgery but not doing what the Doctors say can hurt your banding but it is your choice of doing what u want

[showingmyinside 14]

Thanks for the response Gary! I have been smoke and carb free for a week tomorrow. It sucked the first couple of days but I just keep reminding myself that I AM ready for the changes to come! I think I am going way better with the not smoking than the no carbs...not losing much weight but hopefully enough to keep my surgery date. Going to start the liquid diet tomorrow since my pending date is the 12th (good thing I am not attending any Super bowl parties). Fingers are crossed and lips are shut! LOL

[Gary John 49]

You will do just fine it is not all that bad. i can tell you this get pre regersterd before you go makes it easier when you get there you can go online and do it.

The hardest part afterwards is the gas pains but walk and much as you can it helps also keep a can of air fresher around. You will read that peole you gas x and other stuff really does not work just keep your head up and relax keep us posted how it goes take care

[showingmyinside 14]

Once again, appreciate the advise Gary! I did the pre registration online this morning. Yesterday was like a mad house in there....the liver class, then seeing Dr. Robbins plus people coming in and out for fills...you would think they would use the conference room next door to do the classes. Just waiting for anesthesia to call and will go pick up my lovenox tomorrow or Monday from the pharmacy. I have had to take it before so the little class Jane or Alta gives will be a refresher! 6 days to go!!!

[Gary John 49]

another thing u probaly go home same day so it is walk in the park i got there 6 am home before 300 pm just wanted to share that even tho i posted it awhile ago anyway good luck i go for anothr fill on the 19 so makes 4 i think but they gonna have to tighten it up still eating to much alot more then 4 ouchs ameal enogh said

[showingmyinside 14]

Well I hope your next fill is more successful for you. How much do they put in at a fill, is it standard or does it varies from person to person?

I have anesthesia this afternoon and then my procedure is only 1 day and a wake away!!! I hope I get to leave the same day but if I have a hiatal hernia, which Dr. Robbins suspects that I do because of the medications I currently take, then I will have to stay over night since that is the only way my insurance will cover it. It doesn't bother me either way, I rather have everything addressed while I am opened up then to have multiple procedures anyway!

[RockinGal 15]

I love Dr. Robbins as well. Was banded Jan. 22nd & will be getting 1st fill in a little over a week. I think we have a very good team and are pretty lucky to be working with people who are passionate about understanding the issues of obesity and get the huge component of emotional/addiction eating.

[Gary John 49]

Well I hope your next fill is more successful for you. How much do they put in at a fill, is it standard or does it varies from person to person?

I have anesthesia this afternoon and then my procedure is only 1 day and a wake away!!! I hope I get to leave the same day but if I have a hiatal hernia, which Dr. Robbins suspects that I do because of the medications I currently take, then I will have to stay over night since that is the only way my insurance will cover it. It doesn't bother me either way, I rather have everything addressed while I am opened up then to have multiple procedures anyway!

As far as fills go it depends on your weight los or gain i got as much as 2 1/2 c then as low as 1 cc he told me i have a 14 cc band which is a big one so i have plenty of fill room if needed. as of this date i have 5 1/2 cc going on the 19 for another fill plus a i have a few more questions for them. i been getting a real upset tummy no clue why but i am sure they can tell me well let me know how it went and hope you are feeling good

[bamagurl 98]

Checking in to see how everyone is doing? Showingmyinside, how did your surgery go? Hope you are taking it easy

[showingmyinside 14]

Checking in to see how everyone is doing? Showingmyinside, how did your surgery go? Hope you are taking it easy

Hey everyone! Surgery went great, had to stay over night because Dr. Robbins did have to repair a hiatal hernia but I am super grateful that it went smoothly. The gas pain is the worst and burping is my enemy but other than that so far so good. I have to remind myself that the scale is not my friend while I am healing (nor is my time of the month but that is just kinda when all this happened). Just hoping to see something positive happen with the numbers in the next few weeks and hoping I get to skip the "bandster hell".

[Gary John 49]

Well i am glad all is good with you as far i am going weight is at a stand still, had a check up and fill today and i gained 2 ounces which i was not thrilled about. so Dr Marker which was there today put another 1.5 cc in for a total of 7 cc in my band hopefully it works better. now i am half full i was told. The scale is not anyones friend for the first few months we all go on it hoping for a micreal happens to some but not others i be happy if i can start to lose 2 pounds aweek or more,

[RockinGal 15]

At least your thinking realistically about what to expect this first month. I had mine Jan. 22, did great losing for a bit but got sick with tummy flu and regular flu and that stopped my loss. Even gained 2.2 back but I'm not going to let it control my thoughts and all the positive changes in other ways.

First fill coming March 3Rd, that's when I can start using my toll rather than just healing. Chin up, eat right and heal for now, it will all fall into place.

[Gary John 49]

Weight loss back on track again starting to see some weight loss, but a funny thing was happing up til now i had no clue why i was feeling full and was not able to eat, i thought my band was to tight the problem was that i can only use the bathroom like once a week pass my bowl so for some strange reason was giving me pressure and tell me that i was full. it happened a week ago and never dawn on me that was going on. yes i tryied Fiber and no help. so i found out if i drink hot coco i can use the bathroom. just figured i share a strange thing since i had my band the longest out of the people on this posting thanks for linstening

[showingmyinside 14]

Great share Gary because it is pretty important to know that your "output" is as regular as your input. I have noticed that I actually feel pretty sluggish and Miralax is my magic bullet.

I get my first fill on the 11th and I am pretty ready for it. I have gone from 267 to 250 for the month of February which is awesome but I can eat way more than I should in order to stay full 3-4 hours. At any rate, school has started for me and I just need make sure I stay on track with eating and get to the gym. Stay positive everyone!

[Gary John 49]

You will find that after a week or so you eat more then u think you should biggest thing is called will power and get the fills right. myself been finding that out my self i also go on the 11 for a another fill, i should be getting close now since i am half full already but no rush, any case good luck in school and keep smiling it will all be worth it