Florida banders?

[BandedDiva10 11]

Anyone know of a lapband dr that will do fills that didn't initially do the surgery? Someone closer to tampa/Wesley chapel area? My dr is completely disinterested in any of his patients ( I say any bc ive spoken to alot of his patients that say the same thing ) we come to our appts pay 350$ for a fill , he walks in 10 min. Does the fill and walks straight out of the room. No questions. No small talk no nothing. I want someone that motivates me. Helps me reach my goal. Or just talks to me!! Any reccomendations will be great!!

[Yvonne1970 1]

I'm new to area. I don't start working until next month. I've called around n getting $450 prices for fills. Any advice? I live in Riverview

[BandedDiva10 11]

I go to Pinellas county but live in tampa. My surgeon charges 150 for a fill or unfilled and 50$ for an office visit/ weigh in. I just saw him on Monday and I'm deciding to give him another try. He started me on a 2 week liquid diet and then going for a fill.

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Surgeon works in Pasadena

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[Yvonne1970 1]

Can you give me name n number please?

[BandedDiva10 11]

If you google him it's dr Ernest rehnke in Pasadena florida. Tell them viviana referred you! Thay will help you get started!

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[Yvonne1970 1]

I will call tomorrow. In your original post you said $350 for fill and reply said $150.

[BandedDiva10 11]

I thought for some reason it was $350 but when I called they said 150 for fill and 50 for a check up/weigh in. I think the 350 was when I bought the Optifast

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[Yvonne1970 1]

Thanks

[Yvonne1970 1]

Ok. I got an appointment for next Thursday. $100 for first visit n $150 for the fill. Then $150 for each fill appointment after that. I appreciate your time. .

[BandedDiva10 11]

Awesome!! After I spoke with him on Monday I'm glad I stuck with him! Hopefully we'll start loosing soon! How long have u been banded for?

[Yvonne1970 1]

April 2013

[Yvonne1970 1]

I lost 60 pounds. Got a Tummy Tuck n now put on 20. Yes, my fault. . But I eat n without proper fill level, I eat like a fat person. . I'm gonna get it under control next week!

[BandedDiva10 11]

I got mines done in 2010. Lost 90lbs got a breast augmentation. Put back on about 40 when I go my unfilled when I 1st got pregnant and then again the 2nd time. I'm on 2 weeks liquid then getting my fill.

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[kathousefl 62]

I have not posted in a while, but I saw this post and thought I would chime in. Dr. Rhenke and his staff are great. I think keeping the followup appointments, even when I don't have any issues has helped keep me on track.

[BandedDiva10 11]

That's my dr. They have no support system at all for their pts.. the nurse is so ahhh whatever towards her pts which is not good. I call & ask a question and always get a ohh you'll be fine response. Do you have ins? They've never sched me for any follow up only call if you need anything.

I have not posted in a while, but I saw this post and thought I would chime in. Dr. Rhenke and his staff are great. I think keeping the followup appointments, even when I don't have any issues has helped keep me on track.

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