Hi Debra,
My name is Debbie and live in Rimrock. Still an hour drive. Sure wish there was a support group somewhere close by.

Debbie

Ok, so I had my surgery done in NC in June of 09, moved to AZ in Jan 10.

Found these guys and now Im having some issues and need my band checked out and have been refered to another practice because they are shutting down.

The new practice is requiring a $500 consult /patient establishment fee and will charge $200 for fills not $150.

Needless to say Im not sure I want to go to these guys, regardless of *****ferred me. I have recently had a couple bouts of food poisoning and the flu all with in a month. Im very naucious today as well and have a very rotten eggy taste in my mouth.

I really dont know what to do or who to see in this area. JC Lincoln is a joke and I refuse to go sit in an ER and be seen by doctors who dont have a clue what a band is let alone how to treat someone with one.

Anyone that can help would be great.. I think im gonna go dry heave again..

I read a blog called theworldaccordingtoeggface and she has amazing ideas for meals, snacks and wonderful tips. I am just getting the hang of this and with this heat I am just not wanting to cook.

I'll try to be there- can't promise for tomorrow.

I know this is kind of old but I wanted to share anyway :)

 When I went to my surgeon required behavior modification therapy I was referred to Dr. Abby Garcia in Scottsdale.  She is WONDERFUL!!  I grew up with a negative impression of "shrinks" and was very unwilling to open up to her, but she made me feel so comfortable.  She never made me feel rushed, judged, or like she was dragging info from me.  I love her!  If I had the money I'd go to her still.  You can Google her and you'll find her number.  A lot of the time she answeres the phone herself, or calls you back herself.  She doesn't have a big staff, only like 1 person I think.  She's very personal with her patients.