Looking for a (Lap Band) Dr in South Africa

[thiyekhile 0]

I had told him about you the last time l was in for a fill. Am sure he wud be of help. Nothing much going for me. am scheduled for another fill on the July 30th but have not had much joy with my loss so far. Have come to terms with the fact that l am a very, very slow loser but this feels like it is too much compared to others. Can't even describe what is going on with me but l have lost a miserable 17 lbs. Cant say really that l have been at my best "behaviour" eating habits wise but still l feel like I shud have done better and it is that feeling like a failure that gets me back to eating wrong. Had very good restriction after my second fill of June 4th but only for 3 weeks and suddenly l felt different. It was not like all gone but just not the same. I could eat however much l wanted and had to remind myself to stop. is that how the fills shud be- like relax a little afterwards? Wud rather be as tight as l was in the beggining if that was the case. No discomfort though and have notified the Dr who said nothing to worry about he wud check if the Fluid is intact at my next appt. Please can someone tell me l am not overeacting!! Had even stopped posting on the board but wud check in to see the progress of others an just droooool.

[thiyekhile 0]

Just popped in to post my progress. Despite te slow pace l am glad to say l am halfway there. Just weighed in 210lbs today!!!

[Mrb 0]

Is Dr Dewar the only doctor in South Africa doing banding? I live in Cape Town and have been desperately looking for a Dr to do the surgery, with very little help. I actually emailed Dr Dewar but he didn't know anybody in Cape Town. Any suggestions?

[Carrin Parkes 0]

Is Dr Dewar the only doctor in South Africa doing banding? I live in Cape Town and have been desperately looking for a Dr to do the surgery, with very little help. I actually emailed Dr Dewar but he didn't know anybody in Cape Town. Any suggestions?

Hi, There is Dr Brombacher in Pietermaritzburg - KZN, he's done many bands. Would you be interested in coming to KZN?

[Mrb 0]

Thanks for that Carrin. I am just a little worried about living so far from the doctor that did the op. Nervous about what happens If I am back at home in Cape Town and there is a problem or I need a fill. Surely there must be someone in Cape Town. I am going to try the accedemic hospitals and see if they can help. But thanks I appreciate your input.:biggrin::smile:

Edited November 5, 2008 by Mrb

[gautengfatty 0]

Hi there

i am looking for a dr in the "west" or sandton area. Just because Benoni is a schlep and a half for follow ups. Was Dr g dewar good? Has he done a lot of lapbands?

Thanks in advance

[FDS 0]

Doc C. Sofianos in Bedford gardens hospital. He banded me:smile2:

[gautengfatty 0]

Doc C. Sofianos in Bedford gardens hospital. He banded me:smile2:

thanks --- how did your op go ? are you in pain ?

I have heard that with lapband they only expect you to loose half your excess. So... you are 140 and wanna be 70 so you therefore the theory is that u will loose 35kgs which will make you 105kg.

I just wonder if that IS what happens in reality.

How much was your op ?

thanks for sharing all the info

[FDS 0]

Hey,

Got banded last week Friday, 15 May 2009. Well I'm in the recovery period so I'm taking it easy. Following the liquid diet & walking everyday. Don't feel pain...just got blue marks on me tummy. Went to the Doc today to remove the plasters.

I think everyone's body will react diff to the band. Hopefully I lose a lot more than 35kgs. I see the band as a tool. So if I follow a reasonable diet & join the gym (Doc recommended a personal trainer) I think it'll turn out fab. Got to change my lifestyle lol & I'm so use to being well a "slob":laugh:

Total cost R75000

You getting banded soon?

[ponky 0]

Hi

I was just wondering if you could possibly help me by giving me some information on Dr in South Africa and maybe the cost involved?

[Carrin Parkes 0]

Hi

I was just wondering if you could possibly help me by giving me some information on Dr in South Africa and maybe the cost involved?

Hi,

Which area in South Africa are you looking at going to?

[elcee 3,342]

I am going to be in Durban in Dec and was wondering if there are any lapband Dr's in the area in case I encounter any problems and need an unfill. Hopefully I will be fine but i would like to be prepared and have names and numbers just in case.

[Carrin Parkes 0]

I am going to be in Durban in Dec and was wondering if there are any lapband Dr's in the area in case I encounter any problems and need an unfill. Hopefully I will be fine but i would like to be prepared and have names and numbers just in case.

Hi, yes good idea. My band Dr lives an hours drive from Durban. I will PM you his office number and mine in case you need it. I know he'll be working up until 22 December '09.

[elcee 3,342]

Thanks for that.That's another thing ticked off on my list of things to do. I love holidays but i hate all the preparation beforehand. I also hate the journey to get there. Flying is not my favourite thing especially not with a teenage son who gets airsick!

[ponky 0]

Hi

well my Parents live in Brits i Teach in UAE and should be doing it when i go home for summer holiday. JHB or PTA would be a good area from me:)