Dr. Spivak's patients .....

[ShineOn 0]

I asked this same question when I got my second fill today. They actually retract what is left in the band before they start the new fill. For example my first fill was 1.5 and there was only .3 left. Today they zapped me with 2.5 of the fluro (sp?) and I am hoping it does the trick. :-)

[TX_Kimmie 0]

:bump: Giving this thread a bump to see how everyone is doing. I am doing ok after 2nd fill. Wouldn't call it the "sweet spot"... but I do have some restriction. Hope everyone is doing well.

Kim

[JosieK 120]

hi tx kimmie

i just had my first fill yesterday. dr spivak actually thought i didnt need it (he was probably right) so we agreed upon a small fill. i started to get hungry and gained 4 lbs. which is why i wanted it.

i couldnt eat for about 8 wks after surgery. i just started eating over memorial day. i still cant eat meat.

so i'm a little tighter but not as bad as when i first had surgery. i caused my earlier problems by not eating slowly or small bites

i also started to increase exercise......

[BRANDYK 0]

Ok guys, I gotta announce it, I'm confirmed for surgery this Monday the 18th!!!!! I'm so excited, scared, nervous, happy, etc I can't stand it!!!!! I can't wait to be part of the "club" and start becoming that healthy life loving girl I used to be!!!!

[TerriDoodle 6]

Congratulations, Brandy!! It feels wonderful!! I'm excited for you!

[TX_Kimmie 0]

Congrats Brandy! Welcome to Band-Land! Keep us informed on how you are doing. Best Regards..... Kim

[BRANDYK 0]

Hey, do you guys know if Dr. Spivak is using that new AP Band I've seen people talking about? I asked his support group director and she said he is using a new band but she wasn't sure if it was that one.

[rachelb123 0]

Oh! That makes sense! Thanks for the info!

[mcgreen 0]

does anyone know what days Dr Spivak does fills? A newer person (not Brenda) did my fill last time and I could tell she's not been doing this a long time. I'd prefer to go to someone with more experience

[JosieK 120]

hi mcgreen,

he did mine on a thursday. he told me all you have to do is ask for him. (they wont volunteer)

he said he likes doing it.

so i'm only going to him because i read another story where the new person was not great at doing it

i'm a baby with needles

[I'm still here 0]

I always go in on Thursday afternoons because Dr. Spivak is in his office then. I prefer he do my fills as well.

[clynnc 0]

mcgreen, i'm not sure of her name.. can't remember.. she did my last 2 fills...she is new to his office but not new to the field. I think she is still in the phase of learning his patients.

[Hazelbunny 0]

The new girl did my last fill and she did a fabulous job. It didn't even sting and I was done in 2 minutes.

[BRANDYK 0]

Do they numb you before they do it? I'm a big weenie when it comes to needles!! I have my first fill scheduled for the 19th by Dr. Spivak

[ashley03nl 0]

I just found a way to pay for the surgery and after reading all the postings about how great Dr. Spivak is I have made an appointment to see him in a couple of weeks. I can't wait to have the surgery and I feel like it has taken forever to just get here, but I am so happy it has finally come.