jen30 0 Posted May 18, 2006 Your not alone,I was banded on March 22nd and had a hiatal hernia repair at the same time.After ,I had alot of pain due to the hernia repair but much better now.Today was my first fill finally,Im glad because I didn't have much restriction at all it's a little better now.My weight before surgery was 296 I now weigh 284 not much wish it was more but at least it's coming off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreaming2Bskiny 0 Posted May 22, 2006 Hello!!!! I am in Reno. I was banded on 3-24-06 and my first fill was 5-8 and my second fill is on 5-24-06. Don't worry about the weight comming off slow, it will come off. I am about 13 lbs down as well, but I have yet to feel real restriction. Hopefully it will come with this 2nd fill. I have never met anyone yet, that it did not work for. marion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
umbgirl 0 Posted May 25, 2006 Where do you plan on getting fills. I need to have fill removed. Susan/Carson City Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreaming2Bskiny 0 Posted May 25, 2006 I get my fills at Western Surgical Group in Reno. They also performed my surger.y Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
umbgirl 0 Posted May 25, 2006 What do they charge for fills? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreaming2Bskiny 0 Posted May 26, 2006 I have no clue as I have insurance. You can call them. They are Western Surgical Group. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyeBlu 0 Posted May 30, 2006 Just wanted to say HELLO to all of you Reno Bandsters! I was banded Feb 10th in Truckee by Dr. Billy and love my band! I am down 41lbs to date and going strong. Dr. Billy is only in Truckee once a month but does see patients that are not his for fills (I think they run $300 but don't quote me on that) Western Surgical Group is wonderfull as well! They have treated my husband for other digestive issues and are just a great group of doctors and staff! Skye Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jen30 0 Posted May 31, 2006 I get my fills at Western surgical in Reno. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foodstampchamp 3 Posted June 4, 2006 I'm looking into getting the lap band surgery in reno. I am going to the free seminar on June 9th. Most likely, my insurance isn't going to cover it, but I have a huge savings account. Can anyone tell me what their surgery cost was before insurance paid? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jen30 0 Posted June 4, 2006 What kind of insurance do you have? I also had a hiatle hernia repair done at the same time and mine came to around 19,000.I didn't think my insurance was going to cover very much but they actually covered 100% so you never know.:girl_hug: :rose: :rose: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jen30 0 Posted June 4, 2006 Well I had my first fill.It's been about two and a half weeks and I still feel no restriction I wonder if Im doing something wrong.I read about all these people who have lost 40 lbs or more and had there surgery around the same time as I did.Im trying really hard and I dont seem to be getting very far.Does it get better after the second fill or third or what.Can anyone let me know.:cry :cry :cry :cry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foodstampchamp 3 Posted June 5, 2006 I have Great West One Health insurance. It seems if you get approved they pay 50%. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beautifultina 1 Posted June 6, 2006 I am happy to see that there are more bandsters in reno chatting here. I had my surgery with Dr R Watson at Western Bariatrics. I love him. He has given me a new lease on life, I am still covered under my 1 years post op care and dont pay for fills yet. But I am sure there are more to come and my year will soon be up. I will ask next time I go in. I had an appointment today for a fill but the office cancelled it since Dr W wasnt in. I will see him on the 14th. I didnt have any restriction until after a few fills. the thing is to get into a habit of measuring your food and Water and keeping track of your exercise all in a journal. develop the good habits even before you have restriction. Best of luck to you all we have support group meetings on the third thursday of every month at washoe medical center south at 6pm it is open to pre and post op patients. hope to see you all there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foodstampchamp 3 Posted June 10, 2006 I went to my seminar last night in Reno with Dr. Watson instructing it. It was very informative and answered 100% of my questions. And by the way, what a hottie! Hopefully I will be getting banded by august 1st. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stefunny 0 Posted June 12, 2006 I'm a soon-to-be Reno bandster. My surgery is Friday June 16th with Dr. Kuri in TJ. I will probably see him for a fill in October because I'm going to Disneyland anyway. For regular fills I plan to go to Dr. Billy in Truckee, I've heard nothing but great things about him. My fills are free in TJ, but after the cost to get there, hotel and getting over the border.... a couple of hundred bucks to got to Truckee is better. Skye our starting weights are the same, does Dr. Billy take low BMI patients (or mabye you're short lol) Stephanie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
