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Estella,

Dr. Jessee is located in Largo, FLorida (near Tampa). She was the first doctor I used for a fill because I didn't know of anyone closer (I live in Boca Raton). Dr. Jessee was trained by Dr. Gomez and she recommended that I see him since he was closer (it took me 5 hours to drive to Dr. Jessee). They were both soooo nice. Dr. Gomez actually thinks I may have a leak in my band. Dr. Jessee filled me to 2.6 cc's (under fluro). I was restricted for about 3 months then suddenly, I lost my restriction. I tried for another 3 months to stick to the plan but I just had no restriction. When I saw Dr. GOmez, he started by removing my previous fill and he could only get out 1.5cc's. He refilled me to 2.5cc's and told me to try this for a while. Right now, I'm still very restricted. I'm hoping to stay that way!

Marsha

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Tara,

I am so happy for you, how are you adjusting to the band? I got pretty sick afterwards, I was really swollen and couldn't keep any fluids down. It was really scary at first, but I had everyone on this board help me through it.

Well, I know what you mean about the airport, they have this BBQ place at the airport in Houston that has the best BBQ and I wasn't able to enjoy any of it (luckily I did try it on my way to get my surgery).

I am glad that your husband is such a great support for you that is very important. I am having some troubles with my husband at this time, but hopefully it will get better. Tara I really don't have too much of a choice on getting a fill with flouru, I can't afford to pay the $600 for a flouru fill right now. I spoke with the doc's assistant and he said that the doctor has a lot of experience and they do remove the saline that is currently in the band so that they are sure they are in the correct place. I just pray and hope that it all goes well, but to tell you the truth, I am not even nervous about it, I'm more nervous about having to drive down there by myself. I would ask my husband, but then I wouldn't have anyone to pick up the kids from school. I guess I'll just have to go by myself.

Well talk to you soon and I am so happy that you are home and are feeling well. And I am sooooooo happy to have a bandster sister so close to me. Hope to hear from you soon.

L,

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