Dr.Bertha/Abkin Lapbanders!!!!
What I like about Doctor Abkin and Bertha's approach is they monitor your "success" before they decide about a fill. Some Doctors feel a fill should be done after "X" amount of weeks. While Doctors A & B will see how you're doing, they also take your opinion into consideration. Only you know you.
Before you decide if you need a fill, ask these questions
Are you still loosing weight? If yes - then why do need one?
Are you gaining weight? If yes - then you need one.
Have you stopped loosing weight for more then a month? - If yes, then you may need one.
Are you finding yourself hungry often? - If yes, then you may need one.
For me, I had the operation 1 year ago, and I have only 1 fill (at my 6 month mark). I know I need another one now since I been yo-yoing for the last two months. Again, this is all a personal decision. As I mentioned before - ONLY YOU KNOW YOU !!
Let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Before you decide if you need a fill, ask these questions
Are you still loosing weight? If yes - then why do need one?
Are you gaining weight? If yes - then you need one.
Have you stopped loosing weight for more then a month? - If yes, then you may need one.
Are you finding yourself hungry often? - If yes, then you may need one.
For me, I had the operation 1 year ago, and I have only 1 fill (at my 6 month mark). I know I need another one now since I been yo-yoing for the last two months. Again, this is all a personal decision. As I mentioned before - ONLY YOU KNOW YOU !!
Let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
I was banded by Dr. B on 10/13/08. He would not set up a fill appt at my 6 week visit because I was still losing weight on an average of 2.5 to 3lbs/week. At my 3 month visit, I was scheduled to see his nurse practictioner who allowed me to schedule a fill. I am going to Morristown on 2/19/09. I've lost a total of 29 lbs since surgery and am stuck at this point. I am also able to eat more than I used to and am hungrier. So I am looking forward to my first fill. This is the best thing I have done for myself. it has changed my health for the better and how I take care of myself.
Huntermom
Seminar 7/25/08
Dietician & Psych 8/11/08
Consult & 3 hour class 9/24/08
Ins approval 10/1/08
Banded 10/13/08
Nicholas Bertha, MD
Florham Park, NJ
Seminar 7/25/08
Dietician & Psych 8/11/08
Consult & 3 hour class 9/24/08
Ins approval 10/1/08
Banded 10/13/08
Nicholas Bertha, MD
Florham Park, NJ
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