dadam03

I was banded April 4th. Including preop weightloss down from 264lbs to 237. But I have been getting progressively hungrier each day and have been stuck at 237 now for 4 days, even with a 90 minute bike ride yesterday. My first fill is in two weeks on May 4th. Can't wait to feel satiety again as the first 12 days post surgery were great.

I was banded April 4th at SWLC by Dr. Cobourn. Process was very surreal. Got there just after noon and on the road heading home at 5:30pm. In an out, no problems. Staff was amazing. Follow up calls from both the nursing staff and Dr. Cobourn personally. Today is day 5 post and feeling good! Almost no pain, no appetite and energy levels returning. Started preop at 264.2lbs. Weighed in at 245 day of surgery. Gained 2.5 lbs day of surgery ( my guess is from all the IV fluids in me). Now down another 5 lbs since surgery. Still on liquids, small sips, feeling full before even finishing a small bowl of soup! Amazing!

How do you get money back on taxes? I am in to see Dr. Cobourn on April 4 for my procedure. I heard you can report it as a medical expense?? How much can one expect to get back?

Great to hear Dr. Cobourn feedback at SWLC in Mississauga Ontario. I am scheduled for April 4th with him. Very excited!

Coming to you from Toronto Canada, we don't have coverage for this up here, so investing $16,000 on ME! I am booked for April 4th. Just finishing 3rd day of preop which for me is 3 protein shakes per day for a total of 750 cals. Can also have up to 250 cals of select green veggies, but so far I have stuck to celery. Can't wait to be referred to as "skinny" LoL

Not hungry, but I have had a headache. Energy levels are good.

Very excited! I am booked for April 4. On day two of 750 cals per day of "slimtime" shakes (need to do 14 days preop). So far so good.