Comments on: But I don’t wanna come in…..

By: Alisa Anderson

Alisa Anderson — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 03:19:17 +0000

I have not been in the office in over a year b/c I have not stayed in the box and I am embarressed of this. I am down to 155 and need to lose an additional 25 or so. I stumbled across this site and after reading I believe I will find my way back to the office and ask you for help. Thanks for posting.

By: Dr. Ron Hekier

Dr. Ron Hekier — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:50:26 +0000

I had to edit your comment because we cannot answer specific questions about specific individual issues over the Internet. We are happy to discuss things at your next visit.
We have had many people in their 50′s, 60′s and 70′s lose weight very successfully. Eat proper foods, eat the right amount, and exercise, and you will do fine!

By: Sherry

Sherry — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:09:13 +0000

[Comment edited...]
Can you go into a discussion about people over 50 and the fact that we won’t lose weight as fast as the younger ones will?

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:18:18 +0000

I too have been guilty of not coming into the office for just follow-ups. I believe my band is perfect and I feel in control of my eating. I don’t vomit ( unless of course I break the “in-the-box” rules). I can eat whatever I want (chicken, tune, deli-turkey, eggs, yogurt, etc). Nothing gets stucks. 8 months out and 65 lbs lighter seems very good to me. As long as I abide by the rules which of course is my new lifestyle, I feel great. I do followup with my family doc and my blood tests are perfect. One question that has come up for me is a possible tonsillectomy. I have heard that if you have a surgery then my band has to be loosen up and I really don’t want to start over. Is it a MUST to loosen the band if pb’s are minimal (less than once a week) for a T&A surgery?

By: Rachael Keilin, MD

Rachael Keilin, MD — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:11:54 +0000

hooray! yet more proof that fills are not always the answer, but staying in the box usually is

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:08:52 +0000

O.K. I am guilty. I had my lap-band done August 2007. I kept regular appointments for the first year and lost 86 lbs. Then, I let life get in the way and didn’t continue to go for appointments or stay “in the box”. I finally decided it was time to put myself first again. I went for an appointment earlier this week. I had gained 10 lbs since the last visit a year ago. Sandra lined me out and put me on the restart diet. I expected to get a fill but she explained to me that I hadn’t been doing anything I was supposed to do and she wouldn’t have any idea how much to put in until I came back next month. I’ve been on the diet 3 days now and have lost 3 lbs. Thanks Sandra. I will see you at my scheduled appointment next month.

By: Dr. Ron Hekier

Dr. Ron Hekier — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 03:22:10 +0000

Yes, learning from others is a great resource. That’s one of the many reasons we suggest attending one of our support groups. Also, encourage all your friends to leave comments on the blog here, so we can have an “online” support group of sorts. All the best.

By: Susan Caskey

Susan Caskey — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:30:49 +0000

i wanted to throw in… that the waiting room is a very good place to hear from others and there experiences too