Jodiemax

I was banded on 10/21/11 at NYU as well. You have chosen a wonderful team! Like Lb4me, I have very little post op issues. Very little gas if any. My surgeon was Dr. Schwack. Best of luck to you!!!!!

I am having the same problem. I was banded on Friday and while I was still in recovery I was dreaming of dancing pizzas and chicken pot pies...lol I literally cried when they told me I was only allowed to have some broth. BROTH???? REALLY???? lol I'm very emotional and depressed. I've cheated a little and bought myself some baby food, but mostly sticking to liquids. My stomach is ALWAYS growling and uncomfortable. Can this be healthy? lol I'm very much looking forward to mushies in another week.

I have GHI / Blue Cross and I went through NYU with no problems. Approved on the first try. I used Dr. Schwack because the Fieldings do not take GHI. Dr. Schwack was wonderful, and so is the whole NYU team! Surgery was a breeze, the staff at the hospital was amazing. Message me if you need any info at all. I'd be glad to help. :-)

Brooklyn here too! I used Dr. Schwack from NYU.. Everyone there is great! I was banded on Friday and feeling great! Where in Bklyn are you?

I'm so jealous that you can eat food at least! LOL I'm on pretty much all liquid. Protein shakes, and I can have 2 cups of vegetables a day, broth, sugar free Jello or ice pops and that's about it. I made myself a spinach soup the other day with chicken broth, spinach and I scrambled an egg in it. It was like the italian Stracciatella soup. Not too bad. I also made myself a spaghetti squash and topped it with tomatoes that I mixed up with garlic and spices (no oil) That's about all the recipes I have come up with so far.

I will be thinking about you! :-)

Try the Muscle Milk light. So far all of the pre-made flavors I tasted are pretty good. Today I went and bought the powder, which I don't like at all. This is rough....

Thank you so much! I am trying to be brave!

Hello Melissa and welcome! My husband felt the exact same way until I took him to a seminar and to see my surgeon. Now he is afraid of what will happen to me if I DON'T do this. Just ask him to go with you to get educated. I'm almost positive he will change his mind. Good luck to you!

I'm the 21st also

Thanks for the encouragement! I hope you don't have to stay overnight, even though I'd really love a friendly wave. LOL I'm trying to be brave....

Hey guys, I'm from Brooklyn too and going to NYU. Surgery is the 21st with Dr. Schwack. I'm scared out of my mind and have been debating chickening out. :-(

I was excited up until the day I booked my surgery. I've been freaking out ever since. I've been considering bailing out. I started my pre-op diet today, and it was really hard. I just want to cry, and not have to do this. :-(

I really like the Muscle Milk Light in Strawberries n Cream & Chocolate.

Hi everybody. I found out today that I will be banded on the 21st. Up until now I was excited, now I'm terrified. Any help is appreciated....and good luck to all of you! Jodie