I like my vascular specialist.  He doesn't rush you into surgery unless it's really needed.  Look up Dr Dalsing (could be wrong on spelling but it is close)  at IU Medical center.  Let me know if you can't locate him.

I had my surgery in 2008, I had the realize band put in.  I lost 120 pounds, went from a size 22 to a size 7...finally felt great about myself.  I could buy clothes in regular stores...then in Dec. 2009 i got pregnant with my daughter.  My dr. took some of the liquid out of my band.. I got up to 205 with her, had her 8-9-10...couldn't lose the weight after her, my insurance stopped so i couldn't get a fill, finally this past dec. I got insurance, had to have my gallbladder removed, after that i got another fill, I am now at 5cc in a 10cc band.  I have lost 5 pounds, the first time around with the weightloss seemed so much easier than it is now....anyone else lost again after having a baby with the band?

Also, when I do reach my weightloss goal I wonder if i could get my extra skin removed...i have HIP/blue cross

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That's great!  What days and times do you normally workout?  I go on Sunday around 1.  Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 I am in the wellness center.  Then Monday and Wednesday I do water aerobics usually at 7:30.  Then Saturday I try and do the water aerobics at 8.

Stephanie E

I havent been on this website for a long time but yes I joined the YMCA here in Avon too :)

St. V's has always had a good reputation but I had issues with the Doctors office that I selected. I lost confidence in them and 2 1/2 years later I started a search for a new surgeon and found Dr Mattar. The experience was so much improved at IU. I'm extremely happy with my 5 month result.