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Hi Bagnato Bandits. Recently found this sight and wanted to introduce myself. Im Donnie J. a longtime bandster, so long I cant remember my band date....lol I think it was 2002 . I was one on the first couple dozen that were banded by Dr.Bernett and Bagnato, they tag teamed me. I havent been to the obesity clinic in a couple years and Im in need of a fill badly:cursing:, just wondering who the new fill nurse is and how you guys like her? My last fill was from Karen. I miss her !!!!:cry_smile: I have done good with my band, not great but good. Recently I have started gaining and I need a fill to stop that, I feel like Im a newbie since I havent been in in such a long time. Encourage me to make an appointment:thumbup:

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donniej - welcome to the group. The nurse at the clinic changed a couple months ago and if I remember correctly her name is Leslie(?). I've only met her once, but I really liked her and I believe she's been banded as well. I like that, she can really relate to whats going on with us.

I hope you can get in soon for a fill and jump start your loosing again. Good luck.

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Guest Leslie2Lose

Donnie - Leslie is awesome! Welcome to LBT too. I think you'll really like her. Like Nip said she is banded too and understands what we are going through.

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Donnie

I have to agree Leslie is GREAT! She is so helpful and she is so easy to talk to. So, call tomorrow and make yourself an appointment!!

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Hi Donnie and welcome to the group! I agree with everyone else, Leslie is awesome!! I was really nervous about having a new fill nurse but she is really great. Very helpful and understanding. Be sure to call and make that appointment!

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Hi guys, Thanks for all the responses. Sounds like Leslie is okay. I will try and make an appointment in the next week or two and find out for myself. Mr. Jack I will try and put together a profile of my band journey. It has been a very bumpity road, actually its been one hell of a ride, but I would do it all over again if I had to. I love my band.

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Made an appointment for 8/19 hopefully all will go well and I can get back on track. Thanks for the encouragement.

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Guest Leslie2Lose

Elizabeth is gone. Leslie replaced her a couple months ago, but she is awesome.

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I liked Elizabeth and Leslie is great too. I like how Leslie doesn't have us lie all the way down to fill us. She doesnt seem to put as much pressure on me as Elizabeth did while filling. Yes, she was banded also, so she knows exactly what we are going through.

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Leslie said at the meeting Thursday that they might be adding another nurse in an effort to be able to take more appointments. It's not for sure, tho, I don't think. Para, you were there - what did they say?

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They mentioned adding another person and also the possibility of moving to a larger office within the hospital grounds.:biggrin:

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