Puppypaws57

Hi. I was banded Dec. 13. It kinda hurts to swallow sometimes. Is that normal? This is my second band and the first incision hurts pretty bad because he had to scrape away some scar tissue. Weight loss is coming, and I agree, time to get rid of the dumb scale. I will weigh and don't understand when it doesn't move when I didn't cause anything to not have it move. Need more exercise, but this incision hurts pretty bad still.

Thanks so much!

I'm out 2 weeks from my surgery and I had to pick up my 16 lb dog. Do you think I did any damage to my new band? I'm super worried because this is my second band - and it's working! The first band became unbuckled. Please let me know what you think. ALSO, the dr. that performed surgery has left and gone to another hospital and I won't have another Dr. until January. Terry

I use a small 1 oz. container that comes with cough syrup, Nyquil, etc. I fill it with water and drink it when the time comes. Works great!

Off topic kinda. I think you were looking for other people that have had Dr. Zanabadi as a surgeon. I had my surgery on Dec. 13th. If you would like to stay in touch let me know. I don't know how to use this site too well. Terry

Why did you have to banded twice? I am 54. Had my surgery and can't stop eating so obviously the band hasn't done me any good, so could you tell me why you were banded again. Perhaps it could help me. Thanks

I don't think much of him honestly. I was only the second person he ever banded and I feel he didn't get it right. When I was losing weight, it fast wasn't enough for him. My husband went with me for my fills and Dr. Z was all nicey nicey in front of him. But then my hubby would leave because he can't stand needles and all of a sudden he was like Dr. Hyde. Insulting me and everything. I stopped getting fills because of this and am researching into getting another dr. My surgery was 9/2009 and I have lost 40 lbs and am gaining it back. I am sure he has learned alot since he banded me and you will be fine. He is a Looker though, isn't he? Terry

Your post was a while back. Have you had your surgery yet. I was banded by him.