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Good Afternoon Everyone,

I have been banded for 7 weeks and have lost 45 lbs. I will have my first fill on monday here in Greensboro, NC. Dr. David Newman did my surgery and I feel great!! I am experiencing some anxiety concerning my fill on Monday. Can someone give me a step-by-step of what to expect? Thanks.

Linda:regular_smile:

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I was the same way with my fills but believe me it was nothing like I thought It was going to be. I had surgery on July 8th and actually just had my second fill yesterday....it will go smooth :lol:

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Hi there! I just signed up and I was wondering what you can tell me about ur doc. I recently moved here from MD and am considering the band.

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hi, welcome to LBT. fill shouldnt really be a big deal. they'll poke around your port area and find 'the spot'... stick in the needle and push saline into your band. some docs do numb you for it, but sometimes the numbing hurts worse than the fill. best of luck to you.

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hello i will get banded soon i also hope to do as well as you 45lbs 7weeks thats great...... good luick

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Hi there! I just signed up and I was wondering what you can tell me about ur doc. I recently moved here from MD and am considering the band.

I have worked with the four docs here that do this surgery. personally, I feel that Dr. Newman and Dr. Hoxworth are the best of the four. I requested Dr. Newman. He has a great bed-side manner and is very friendly. I think you would enjoy working with him in this endeavour and find him to quite professional. Good Luck!!! You will not regret your decision.

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