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Okay that was weird.. I am FINALLY Banded!!!! No pain, just some discormfort. I am on the other side!!!! And Offical. Now I am going to go take another nap.. Thanks you guys!

Hey Tracey could you change my band date from 4/13/07 to 4/18/07? I had complications the first go around and had to go back today. But I am FINALLY

Hey there! Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I had to change my surgery date from Friday 13 to Wed. April 18. I had complications that was just a weird wild card. No ones fault or anything.. but Dr. K and his staff totally put my saftey above all else.. so we just had to do it a different day. I had surgery done is this am and am doing really well. not much pain, just still very droggy. The love, careing, and professionalism from Dr K and staff are far better then I ever could have dreamed of.. let alone actually experience! I am so happy that I went with him! To me, there is no one that can do a better job. My complication, I will tell you so you dont just wonder.. was something that the docs had never come across in their 17-23 years of doing this. The normal 'adult' breatheing tube that is used to incubate wouldn't fit. I had all the indications that it would but it wouldn't and by trying the first time with a normal one (like 99.99% use and always works) didn't my throat and mouth swelled shut. They easily could have forced the issue with smaller and smaller tube but just worked to get me breatheing on my own and worked me in this week. Today.. they knew what to expect and had things totally ready. (used a child tube, but mostly helped me to do it on my own.) Today.. I had no complications and everything went better then right the first time. I was rolled in at 930 and was awake and getting dressed at noon. Sat w/ iv in the recliners for a bit and was on the road back home at 1. Never did I feel rushed or anything. I did it all in my own timw.. under the thread for Dr.K some take lots longer and come around, or nap more in the recliners.. but I was ready to go... So.. as you can tell... I am recommending any one and everyone who is considering Lap Band to him. Exspecially since I had complications that first go round, how it was handled and every step of the way.. proves to me that I was in more then capable handss. I only wish that if I ever need any other surgeries in the future that his team could do it... I know.. that is far fetched but.. that is how impressed and how well they took care of me. :biggrin1: Best of luck on your journey my friend.. and if you have any other questions or anything please feel free to PM me. Keep me posted on your decision.

check out "considering Dr. Kirshenbaum" under the doc/hospital tab He is very reasonable.. I was looking into mexico until I found him... just a thought. Best of luck on your journey!

just a thought... I was considering going to mexico but ran into problems trying to find places in the us to do fills afterwards. I since found a doc in Colorado who after figuring the cost of travel and fills was cheaper to go to him for all of it. His site is really simple but he is wonderful! There is a thread here about him.. "Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum". Lap Band Surgery in Denver Colorado | Lap Band Surgeon in Denver | Gastric Band Surgery Denver | Bariatric Surgery I get baned by him tomorrow and I am so glad I went the extra step to see what I would do after banding for care. Best of luck on your journey!

Just a thought... I was considering going to mexico but when doing research to see who I could go to afterwards in the states for fills I ran into problems.. so.. I have since changed my plan about going to mexico for the surgery. there is a doc in Colorado that is really reasonable and this way, after figuring in cost of travel and fills/followup.. he is much cheaper. His site is very simplistic but he is wonderful. Dr. Kirshenbaum in Aurora Colorado. There is a thread here under doctors/hospitals "considering Dr Kirshenbaum". Lap Band Surgery in Denver Colorado | Lap Band Surgeon in Denver | Gastric Band Surgery Denver | Bariatric Surgery I am going in tomorrow am for my band surgery.. and I am so glad that I found him! Just something to consider.. Best wishes

Okay ya'll... I am yet again.. at the night before surgery. Take 2!!! Not sure if I posted here what happened to me. I was suppost to be banded last friday the 13th but I had complications. My airway swelled shut due to too large of a breathing tube. A freak thing actually... no ones fault and I feel totally comfortable with my doc and his team. So.. I am rescheduled for tomorrow. My throat is all better.. my tongue is still a little sore but heh.. should help me stay on liquids after I am banded right. Since Friday all I have eaten was jello and SF otter pops (like popsicles only they are in the long plastic sleeves... Did all the pre op things that I need to do. I am not as nervous as I was last time.. but in other ways I am also more afraid. Last week afterwards I got real sick... I am so afraid that I will get that sick again after being banded and I dont even want to think of that pain. But maybe that was due to all the other meds they pumped me full of so that I would breathe on my own... I am hoping that is the case that that I wont get sick again. I am excited.. to get rolling on this. Hopefully by this time tomorrow I will be on the other side of the welcome gates of bandland. Thanks,

Hi Longing! the above webaddress www.lapbandrockies.com is Dr. Kirshenbaum in Colorado. I am having my band done tomorrow (12 hours from now:biggrin1: .) There is a thread on here.. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/considering-dr-kirshenbaum-t26213.html if that doesn't work because I am not that good yet with internet stuff like this.. go from the home page to Doctors/Hospitals (to search for) it is under Intro and all.. then to Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum. There are several how have had the surgery by him and many who are scheduled. Most of all his patients I think are self pay. I know I am. His website, lapbandrockies, is very simple! Not fancy and not that impressive BUT HE IS!!!!! I had seen many flashy sites and they also had a very flashy price. I was looking into mexico but really did not want to go that route and I am so happy that I found Dr.K! My cost was $9,950.00 for everything... consultation with him and the nutri. the pre op visist, the surgery and all that is intailed with that and 3 months of followup and fills. After the first 3 months the fills/unfills are a very minimal fee... 15-20 bucks! He is a really nice doctor! he is down to earth and easy to talk too! Check out the thread about him and then look at his website. let us know what you decide..

Its 11pm now where Im at so I guess I best try to go to bed and sleep.. I am so excited!

I will be thinking of you when I am getting ready for my surgery! I will be home tomorrow night if the snow doesn't force us to get a hotel. I live about 50-55 miles from the hospital that the surgery is going to be at but we are due in for a big storm. You are in my prayers!

Oh Thank you! I will keep you posted! I will try to get on tomorrow night but I am not going to promise anything. We are due in for a bad storm tonight and into tomorrow so maybe by the time I get home I will just go to bed. Good night!

Thanks so much WannaBeThin! I will take all the prayers sent my way! I plan on the rest and will try to walk as much as I can but we are due for a bad snow storm tomorrow as well as a again on Sunday to Monday... Could just walk in circles around my house huh? I hope that I am not so tired that I can return to work on Wed. but.. if not.. I can just call in. How are you doing? Still sore? Pain? Sleepy?

Hi Trina! I am also in CO.. I will be baned this time tomorrow... I am so excited! Welcome to LBT

WELCOME Mizfish! WOW.. that is wonderful! 30 Pounds!!!! Congrats! I will be banded this time tomorrow! I can't wait.. I am so jittery! I hope to do as good as you!

Congrats Hazelnut!!! It will be here before you know it!

OPPS I forgot to give you the web address for the IDS New Whey Liquid.. www.dpsnutrition.com Sorry about that! If you are going to look for them.. use the search list on the left side of the screen and go down to IDS.. then I think that they are about half way down that page.

Tomorrow is the DAY!!!! I am so very excited! I will be officially a Bandster!

My dr.'s off ice gave me 4: www.vistavitamins.com www.bbvitamins.com www.vitalady.com www.bariatricadvantage.com I get mine from www.dpsnutrition.com on the left side go down the IDS then look for IDS New Whey Liquid Protein! I love the Blue Raspberry (only 25 g. protein and both the Orange and Grape 42 g protein. I have usually add them to a bottle of propel water but have just drank them by themselves.

Hey Lost! Welcome and congrats on your date! I am going to be banded tomorrow! I am so jittery right now. I did not have to go on a liquid diet only but I have stocked up my kitchen with supplies for after. I have gone to www.wlssupplies.com and they have several different sample packs. This is so awesome because not only is it samples so you dont have to buy a whole tub and find you dont like it, but they come in 8 oz bottles so you can add water, juice or milk right to the sample.. no need for another glass.. just twist the lid back on and shake. I went ahead and got the huge sample pack with samples of all the flavors and different brands.. so far .. I dont like the Tropical Burst or Peach.. but the cafe Mocha isn't bad, not my favorite because it is still a little too coffeeish for me. Plus with the huge sample pack I got a sample of a virtually tasteless protein powder that can be add to soups and other foods. I have a different type of protein powder that is fine when I add it to cold stuff (tuna, jello, smoothies) but is not good when added to soups and hot things. This one through WLSsupplies works wonderful! Also I got these IDS New Whey liquid protein bullet things.. OMG they are so great tasting! I have the 25 grm protein in Blue Raspberry and both the Orange and Grape in the 42 grm protein.. They are great by themselves but I have been adding them into a big bottle or 2 little bottles of propel flavored water! I dont care much for Fruit Punch flavor of anything so I haven't tried that flavor. Hope this is helpful to you!

The 25 gram and 42 gram liquied protein are awesome!! I have also been lacing them into my Propel water (orange flave protein with orange drink; the the grape & raspberry with any of the other berrry flavor propels). I got mine from DLS.com Also WLSsupplies.com has samples in bottles that all you ahve to do is add water/milk/liquid to and shake. Just thought I would share

Welcome Stacey! Hope all goes well with getting approved.. I am self pay but it is still worth it! I am having surgery on Friday.. I am so excited I cant sit still! keep us posted!

Welcome Wendy! there is a lot of info and tons of folks here that are more then happy to answer questions and give support! Keep us posted as to what you decide for yourself!

Congrats on banding! As for telling.. only tell what and who you feel comfortable with. I would mention to you teachers in private so that they know what is going on and will work with you if need be. I have only told my direct boss, close family and the 3 ladies that I trust and carpool with. Others are asking why I am taking off and what am I doing and I just say "not much".. I figure when I return to work and it will be obvious that I did more then "not much" that I will just say I had adbominal surgery. Most of the folks I work with I am not close to so that will get the message across that I don't plan on telling them. Good Luck!

Hey all.. wow.. made it threw Easter!! Oh..Happhy Easter everyone! Those who are healing.. my prayers are with you that it is a speedy and not such a ruff road.. Those who are waiting.. we are almost there! SHINE ON.. did your doc give you anything for vomit/nausea? I have also heard that a Dramamean(sp) patch has worked for many others. Since I am such a bad spelling its the meds. that you take if you get car sick. I am sorry that you are having a difficult time.. you are in my prayers tonight when I lay down for bed! Keep us posted as to how things are going!

Mal and Spa-Chic!! there are many other Dr. K patients chatting on this site http://www.lapbandtalk.com/considering-dr-kirshenbaum-t26213.html or. Doc/Hospitals, Considering Dr. Kirsenbaum. Lots of other really nice folks there! also feel free to PM me anytime.. I try to get on daily but sometimes that doesn't always happen. Nice to meet you guys!