Vanessa2009

I used dr Michael nusbaum out of st barnabus and morristown hospitals. I was willing to travel to see him. Excellent practice.

I should have mentioned... I take a dexilant each day which is similar to nexium.

I know its a sign of needing an adjustment to remove Fluid from the band, but mine is empty. I get my first fill on the 18th. Is this normal?

I am so afraid of that! Still on liquids so it's not a concern quite yet. My dr makes me do liquids for a few days after a fill. Maybe you should try that till the swelling goes down?

Awesome results! Will you be getting a fill soon?

Good job! I was based 2 says after you, but can't start mashies till 2 weeks after surgery. I am still on Clear Liquids for today and tomorrow, and then I can move onto slightly thicker Soups than broth, like tomato, cottage cheese, Protein shakes, yogurt. I actually had a tablespoon of yogurt yesterday and feel so guilty!

I work a desk job. I had surgery Thursday and am returning today. I have so e pain when Sitting upright. If I can't handle it, I am sure my boss will let me take more time. But I want to try to get back. I think I will be fine.

I had surgery on Thursday and I plan to return to work on Monday. I am uncomfortable sitting upright. Standing or lying is better. I sit at a desk all day so I am not sure how I will get thru the day. I really don't want to take more time off so I hope I feel better by Monday morning.

My surgery was 2 days ago and I woke up feeling a lot better. Hoping my hunger doesn't come back too soon. I am on clear liquids till Thursday.

I was banded yesterday. I have gas pains and soreness in my abdomen but I feel pretty good overall. I have no appetite. I have been forcing myself to drink Water and broth. Dr has me on clear liquids for a week then I can add in things like pudding and yogurt and Protein shakes.

And how far out are you? I got banded today. Feeling sore and swollen, but great! I am just trying to figure out what to expect. I'll go first. Surgery day. Surgery was 7:30 am. I sipped Water before leaving the hospital and on the way home at around 11 am. I had a half a cup of tea around 2pm. I had about a cup of broth at 6pm. I just had a little Jello at 8:30pm to get the icky liquid pain killer taste out of my mouth.

I am scheduled to have surgery on 9/19. 4 weeks yay! The doctor is going to fix my hiatal hernia while he in in there. My insurance would have covered the surgery regardless but the doc said I will be getting a buy 1 get 1 free deal, with each lapband, get a free hiatal hernia repair, lol.

I am also in NJ. who is your doctor? I am seeing dr nusbaum in Livingston. I am scheduled for 9/19.

I am scheduled for 9/19. I am so excited. I wish it was sooner!

I am so excited! I wish it was sooner, but with my hectic work schedule and the doctor taking a lot of time off for Jewish holidays, September 19 is the big day. I told my boss, even though I was leaning towards not telling anyone, and she was very supportive about it.