Hi Nikita!  Dr. Maher is my surgeon.  I consider him a blessing.  True, he is a shoot from the hip doctor and can certainly seem abrasive to some.  I suppose I have a very similar personality and appreciate that about him, whereas others do not.  I will say this, after surgery he was heartfelt, he visited me several times when I had an allergy to protein powders, and had to be put back in the hospital.  Heck, I even saw the man over the weekend in jeans when he came to check on me.  It meant the world.  Last year at MCV's Holiday Party whi*****ludes a Before and After show, I was brought to tears thanking him and his skilled surgergical staff for caring about me, making my tool possible and supporting me through the years.  I gave that man a huge hug with tears in my eyes and he hugged back.  I also have an awesome picture of the two of us.  I adore him.  Best of luck finding a surgeon you mesh better with.  I know you will find a good match!

Lauren

She may want to look into a loan program.  

That sounds odd for a surgeon not available for that long! I would call again or see if you can get in with maybe his partner(if he has one). By the way you look awesome!!! Way to go!

I recently had a complete unfill all 4.8ccs removed I then had I think 2.0cc put back in which didnt do much and now my hunger has returned with a vengeance. Dr. Maher does not have an open appointment that I can make until mid December and they do not do walk in or stand by appointments at all. No doctor that I know of in the area is willing to do a fill without me becoming a full time patient, anyone have any advice on what to do?

Hello Everyone !

I have been invited by Edita Kantzler , the Bariatric Coordinator at St. Mary's to come and speak to the support group about my new group starting in January . I will also be speaking about my Mentor ship program that I offer as well  .
These services are free and so easy to get signed up for .
I will be speaking January 13th at 5:45 at St, Mary's Hospital . The area of the meeting has not been set yet as Edita is waiting on the Education department to get back to her on what room she can use. So once we get clarification , I will let you all know what room to go to for the meeting. Keep in mind too , that this meeting is open to ALL surgery types .

If you want to read more on my mentor ship program , feel free to go to
www.vawlsevents.com

It is an honor to come out and speak to such a wonderful group . Lifestarts - Tri-City will be available to all of those WLS patients that are unable to make that drive to St, Marys but are looking for a support group closer to your area. I am pleased also that Hyatt is sponsoring us and we will have a beautiful room to meet in . Refreshments will be provided .
The meeting will be held January 3rd at 6 pm until 8 . 
Here is the address for the Hyatt Chester : 
Hyatt Place Richmond/Chester
13148 Kingston Avenue
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 530-4600

Well , everyone take care, and I look forward to meeting you all and getting my group off to a great start.
Take care ,
Natalie Blaum
Director - LifeStarts Mentorship Program
www.vawlsevents.com
FACEBOOK - LIFESTARTS WLS
You may visit the group at http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/LifeStartsWLS08/.
 

The first initial meeting of Lifestarts will be more of a Grand Opening and a get to know one another and share our journeys. The hard work will come later .. LOL ... I look forward to seeing you all and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or [email protected]