Reston/Herndon Maximize Your Band Group

SequoiaHealth · February 3, 2009

Hi All:

I would like to get some healthy discussions going and then eventually some activities. That is why I started the group back in 2007. Please submit some topics or activity ideas.

Thanks,

Woody

LovingWhatIs · April 9, 2009

:sad: Another great resource that resulted from Dr. Pinnar was a free consultation and evaluation with Sequoia.

I also wanted to share this about my experience with Dr. Eric Pinnar and staff (Advanced Weight Loss Solutions :: Home)

I had some severe belly button area pain a couple weeks ago and thought it might be my Port. Went to the emergency room. The staff there contacted Eric. He and his AMAZING PA Phil dropped everything they were doing (it was a Saturday and they were involved in family events) and came to the hospital.

Eric realized it was my appendix and removed the offending organ (unfortunately the damn thing didn't weight 40 pounds!)

Then he dropped everything Sunday Night to help me out with getting an early discharge. He is amazing. And I don't have insurance and he has been remarkable in putting my mind at ease about that, and that we will work it out.

Here is what I also love about their practice... They spare NO expense in offering the best technology in the practice. They have an exray machine there to do barium swallows immediately when indicated which is so important and they CHARGE ME NOTHING FOR IT. Nor is there ever a charge for a fill. Also, I had a band slip, the early barium swallow caught it, and they were able to correct it by unfilling, very successfully contrary to what often happens where it is caught long after.

Also, they have two FANTASTIC PA's, Phil and Kellie, so I can get an appointment almost any day I need to come in.

They also have this cool body picture scanner (looks like a tanning booth), that scans your body silhouette periodically and actually see the progress you are making - this is GREAT especially when we get discouraged.

This equipment cost a fortune. Eric is also organizing a bicycling group for us, has a clothing exchange program and all kinds of other stuff. I get that he cares deeply, feeling incredibly supported and never like a pest.

kellypup · April 13, 2009

I too love this practice! i feel very comfortable with them and Phil and kelli are awesome! i had a problem about amonth ago and had to meet with Phil after hours. i felt horrible, but he said "that's what they're here for"

I'm still trying to get into the swing of things. I've only lost 25pds but am trying real hard. Just met with kelli last Friday and she added some Fluid, i fill so full now thank goodness!:smile: