No fills

[queensue 0]

I am in San Antonio, TX. I was banded on July 9th with a follow-up visit scheduled for 2 weeks later on the 26th. My dr. is with New Dimensions WLS & very highly rated, however, I am really upset. They were affiliated with Weight-Wise out of Oklahoma City. WW provided the clerical staff, the PA's that did the fills, the facility where patients were seen, seminars & classes given.

When I went in for my follow-up visit, I was told that the dr. couldn't see me. WW had notified the surgical group the weekend before that they didn't want to continue with the affiliation. The surgeons now are scrambling to find someone to do the fills. They are also looking for a place for the classes & seminars & all support group meetings have been called off.

The first 2 weeks it didn't matter because the stomach was swollen due to surgery. Since the swelling has gone down, I could eat a horse. It feels as tho' I never had any surgery. I paid thousands of dollars for this???

Has anyone else out there had this experience? I call several times a week. As of yesterday, they still did not have any solutions. Once they told me that I could go & get a fill at a local hospital but it would cost $149. The fills were supposed to be a part of the weight loss pkg.

I am fit to be tied. I think this is inexcusable.

Sue in San Antonio:help:

[IndioGirl55 32]

Queensue

I guess I am lucky My Doctor did the surgery and does his own fills...

[WWPASA 0]

New Dimensions is doing fills, current price is $70.00. If you were cash pay, check out the policy on fills being included in your total cost.

Deb

[kaohinani 0]

Well other than you can't find an MD to do your fills, it sounds like you guys have it made. $70 for a fill, I have to fly to another island, rent a car, then pay for my fill, and its $250. Hows that sound. I guess you could count your blessings.

[Susan Charmain 0]

They're recommending a fill after only 2 weeks? Here at the Pioneer Valley Surgical in Springfield, MA it's post op...6 weeks. I have mine done on July 26 and my first fill is scheduled Monday, Sept. 10.

[lawanda jessica 0]

TWo weeks and you can eat like a horse?

Um I am almost three weeks out and no fill and I still can barely eat.

Why would you eat like a horse after such a serious surgery?

[Susan Charmain 0]

I eat like a horse?

[Susan Charmain 0]

Sorry...scratch that. I forgot who the originator is. I can understand what she means. I eat everything, just not as much. I can't wait for my fills.

[candyoliver 0]

I just had my surgery 10 days ago. I too am able to eat anything I want. It is a MUCH smaller amount, but I can hold more than 6 oz. I can't wait to get my first fill! I'm still losing weight, but I do feel hungry, and that's frustrating.

I've heard that it's much easier to get full after your fill, is that correct? (because the food stays in the pouch longer)

candy

[wishmeluck13 1]

Yes, once you start to get your fills you will definitely have restriction. I experienced the same thing a few weeks after my surgery once I got to mushies I had a full appetite. Now that I have gotten three fills I feel the restriction and I don't eat that much. Hang in there!