dannygoody

Thank You Everybody.

I was banded on May 28th 2013. Started my pre op on May 15th @ 258lbs. I had severe sleep apnea. I weigh 203 today and feel like a new man. Somebody told me yesterday that I should stop losing weight I'm getting too skinny. I haven't heard that in a long time. This procedure is a lifesaver.

Can anybody recommend a Lap Band doctor in Bergen or Passaic County in New Jersey.

Vodka and Crystal Light

Banded on May 28th @ 258 lbs with severe sleep apnea. Today I am 207 lbs and sleeping like a baby. Best decision I ever made.

I tell everybody the truth. I was banded on May 28th and have lost 51 lbs. I have had almost all positive responses. One person said "Couldn't you just go on a diet?" I simply said "This was the best solution for me" I personally don't care what people think. I feel great. One thing that has happened also is people pull me aside and ask who my doctor was. LOL.

Is it ok to take NyQuil after being banded? I have a cold and could use a shot if NyQuil.

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I was banded May 28th. down 50 lbs. I am so glad I did this. Went from 258 to 208. I feel great.

I went from 2.00 to 2.75 and feel like I have less restriction now. Has this ever happened to anyone else?

Does anybody have trouble eating white rice with brown sauce? I want to have some.

I'm probably still swollen from the surgery.

I was banded last Tuesday and some complications with the band being tight. They released the saline and I was able to come home wednesday. I received a steriod shot on tuesday and on Friday. Today I am starting to feel pain. Do you think it's because the striods are wearing off?

I was just banded last Tuesday. The port is easy to feel and you could tell there is a little bit of a bump there. Does this show more an more as you lose weight? I am already down 22 lbs between my pre op diet and first week still on Clear Liquids. I am wondering what the port will look like as I go on considering it is already noticeable.

Ok, ok lol. I'll wait. Thank you both. I know I have to wait. I just needed somebody to tell me.

Just a week ago. I just wanted to hear somebody say they had a drink. I'm going to wait awhile longer.

Is it ok to drink after getting banded?

I can't wait until I can get to Stage 2. I had some post surgery problems with swelling and I am still on stage 1 having trouble getting the shakes down.

I just had the surgery and and I had some problems. After the surgery they tell you that you need to walk off the gas in your system. I walked all night and still had problems with nausea and stomach pains. After the upper gi series they realized the band was too tight and removed 3 cc's, I immediately felt better. Has this happened to anybody else?