It has been mostly uneventful and wonderful.  After each fil there is a learning curve.  You have to learn what you can eat and take smaller bites and chew, chew, chew.  I had one fill that brought me to TOO TIGHT, I was already back in ABQ though, so I ended up going to the E/R to get some saline taken out.  Just this week my band tightened up horribly giving me reflux.  I think this was due to stress....my husband lost his job over a month ago and we are going through some very tough times.  Other than that, it's been a wonderful ride so far!

Unfortunately, no.....I can't help you with those questions.  My surgery was done by Dr. Frezza who was in Lubbock.  He left town and my insurance company assigned me to Dr. Acosta for follow-ups.  I know that my pre-op stuff seemed to drag by with Frezza's office.   I had all of my tests done by the first week in September '07, but they didn't do my surgery until January of '08.  Three stinking months I waited for them!!  My insurance company approved the request within 24 hours of receiving it!  Sorry to hear you are experiencing delays also.  Good luck with your surgery!

Thanks.  There is one thing I will truly miss.  I love Irish dance and I know NM is not Irish by any means. Anyrhing you all can tell me about NM is appreciated.

Hi,

If we end up moving out that way, I'd be interested in getting one started.  I won't know anything until next year.

Xray Associates will do fills, but they are expensive and my insurance won't work with them.  Fill Centers is still trying to get a fill doctor.  My bariatric center in El Paso, Del Sol Bariatrics, is going to open up a fill center once a week starting in January or February.   Can't wait!