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Hi to all Arizona Bandsters. I'm in Yuma and I'm looking for other bandsters in my area. :scared2: I would love to meet, and talk to others here, maybe even get together for some exercise or just coffee if you prefer.

I have been banded for 10 months, I'm 16 pounds from my first goal. I will reassess at that goal and decide if I need to lose more or stay at that weight. I'm in my 50s so I'm just not sure how I will look. I haven't been this weight since 1984. :wink2:

I would love to meet my fellow bandsters to mentor if you need, or just chat if you do not. I've had a great success with my band. I'm so glad I had the surgery, my life has changed so much for the better. My surgery date was my new beginning, and it has been a wonderful and successful journey. I'd love to share my story with others, and hear theirs as well.

Wynn

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Hi! I am brand new here and have not had my surgery yet. Have you tried the Yuma Bariatric Support Group? I have been going there for several months to get enough info to decide on Lap or Bypass. They're a nice group.

It's held at Yuma Regional Corporate Center, 399 W. 32nd St. on the First Wednesday of every month, 6:30 pm. For more information, call Kathie Brown at 210-9845.

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Hi Wynn,

I am in Yuma as well. I was banded a few years ago but didn't have the right fill until a year ago. I am now at a plateau and have been gaining weight. Do you know of any docs in Yuma that will do fills? I saw under your post about a support group that meets so I will also be going to that meeting this week. How has your progress gone?

Nicole

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There is a surgeon here in Yuma, and I understand that in order to use her for fills you have to attend the seminar as if you are a new patient getting ready to have the band.

And to the person that is trying to decide on the band versus the bypass, I have a friend that chats here on lapbandtalk sometimes, her daughter had the bypass. her name is Corliss, and that's her sign in name also, I would suggest that you drop her a message sometime and talk to her. Her daughter had an absolute nightmare of a time with the bypass and as a result is on permanent disability. That story scared me out of ever considering the bypass. Also my doctor tells me that regain is much easier to control with the band, and that has always been my problem, I can always lose the weight but I've never ever been able to keep it off. I'm at goal now, and have been able to stay there for a long time. I'm just loving knowing what size I wear all the time. I still go down in weight but very slowly, my band keeps me from ever really having any hunger. I think if you have any real hunger you probably need a bit of a fill, at least that's what my doctor tells me. I use Dr. Bhoyrul in San Diego, it is a bit of a drive but I totally don't mind it at all he's worth the drive. When I called the Yuma surgeons office (I don't remember her name) I wasn't impressed with the receptionist's impolite nature. That's something I don't deal with very well especially since I have to pay cash now for my fills. When I'm laying out money I expect the person on the other side of the counter to be polite at least, you know what I mean? :thumbup: If anyone would like to meet for coffee or take a walk for exercise let me know.

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There are quite a few bandsters in Yuma. There are 2 where I work. I had the band but converted to the sleeve (yea, there were 3 of us). There are people from several surgeons who attend the meeting at the corporate center mentioned in one of the above posts. From what I hear, these meetings are helpful and a good place to meet others who have had the band. Good luck.

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Did you have your sleeve surgery done in Yuma? I love my band but I have had people ask me if I know of a local surgeon who does the sleeve.

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No I didn't have my sleeve in Yuma. I went to Mexicali and had it done. I have worked in hospitals around the world. I, along with all my staff went to Mexicali and checked it out before I went. We were even allowed to wander around the hosptial and literally do the "white glove test". I had no hesitation about having my surgery done there and I am VERY hard to please.

The surgeon who did my sleeve was Dr. Aceves. I have NEVER had better care anywhere. This was after being nearly killed by the surgeons in Phoenix who did my band because they wouldn't listen to me that something was wrong. I had the revision from band to sleeve for $12,500. This price included everything. The surgeons were in to see me after surgery 4-6 times daily. The nurses were fantastic. I would go back in a heartbeat. In fact, if any of my family or friends were to have the surgery, Dr. Aceves would be the only one I would let do it. He has more experience that most of the U.S. surgeons. He serves as preceptors for surgeons in other countries.

Hope this helps!

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Hello everyone I thought I was the only one from Yuma having or have had bariatric surgery . I mean I know there is a clinic here but its like very few of us barely run into each other I am going to get my lap Band here in Yuma with Dr.Jensen she is a very nice lady my visit with her have been great. I know they do the lap band and sleeve here in Yuma only.. my surgery date is February 6 2014 im kind of nervous scared and excited as the days are passing by. I guess im just scared that I wont be able to eat after wards..im still looking forward on getting the band ..

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Anyone from Goodyear AZ. Using true results in Scottsdale.

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