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i had my surgery with her partner dr,fielding they come upstate to do our fills, and i ve only heard great things about her from her patients in the waiting room. dr. fielding is wonderful also.

i was banded april 23rd 07, i have lost 68 lbs and is doing great, i havent had a fill in 2months but is losing 2lbs every other day. best thing that ever happen to me in losing weight.

Ive Lost 17lbs At My Last Fill, The Doc Didnt Want To Give Me Anymore But I Beg, He Gave Me.2:)

I was banded on April 23rd, I lost 14lbs before the surgery and since have lost 14lbs. I've had 2 fills, my first fill I had gained 1lb. my second fill I remained the same. I have alot of weight to loose, I began at 341 and now I'm 313 and not real happy with my self. At first I felt no restriction with the 1st adjustment, the 2nd I did fill somewhat of an adjustment, I return on 7/18 (I'm hoping for a loss) somedays I feel like I've lost and other days I feel the same, I have yet to feel like I'm gaining, which is a good thing for me. The doctor told me that the 3rd adjustment I will feel alot of difference. He adjusted the 1st time after only 5 wks. then 4 wks later the second time. I guess it all depends on your doctor. My doctor is Dr. Coirin from Modesto, California. He was a little upset with me on the eating part after the surgery, I was really bored with the soft, puree, liquid stuff-I wanted to eat and slowly I just kept trying things. bread, Pasta, Rice, Doughy things bother me the most, Plus I can't seem to stay away from the liquid during my meals, so I'm pushing the food through to fast. I really have to work on this. Also I have a bad habit of eating during the nite.....thats a real bad habit of mine. Sorry so long

I HAD THE SURGERY THE SAME DAY AS YOU, IVE FELTTHE SAME BUT AFTER MY 3RD FILL, IT HIT HE SPOT, I CAN ONLY EAT 1/2 A CUP OF FOOD AND IF I EAT MORE THAN THAT IT COMES BACK UP, SO IM A REALLY HAPPY WITH THIS FILL, TRUST ME IT WILL GET BETTER.

I Am A 4/07 Bandster, I Was Banded On The 23rd @ Nyu, My First 2 Fills Was No Restrictions At All, Was Able To Eat Anything, But My 3rd Fill(8-1) Not Able To Eat Anything But 1/2 Cup Of Something But Not Everything, I Think I Found My Sweet Spot! Im Losing Inches Faster Than Lbs, Im Down From A 22/24 Pants And 3x Top, To A Size 18 Pants And Xl Top. Im Getting There.

IVE BEEN BANDED on April 23rd, i had my first fill of 1cc on june 3rd, in which i still can eat anthing. i go for my first fill today i hope i get more restrictions, i lost 34 lbs in all, now the scale is at a stand still. but anyways i live in newburgh but i work in goshen it will be nice to talk to someone closer.

i had my first fill yesterday 6-4-07, my doctor put in 1 cc. i asked for more, but she said that is all you can have for a first fill. she putme on liquids for 2 days and then pureed for the next 3 to 4 days. i am still feeling hungry (probably because of the liquids) so i hope when its time to go back to solids i feel some kind of restriction.:clap2:

I'm also a April bander, i had surgery April 23, 2007, in Boston, Mass. and i feel great, i'm exercising already, walking, and i lost about 16 pounds, good luck to all of you, this is great support

HI IVONEA IM ALSO APRIL 23RD SURGERY HOW IS EVERYTHING SO FAR?

Hello April Bandits, My Name Is April, I Had The Surgery On 4-23-07, I Was 317 And Now Down To 298, I Would Like To Join.

An esophogram isn't going to show if adhesions are forming and what long term issues will be. It shows something completely different.

OH OKAY, BUT HOW DO YOU KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY PROBLEMS IS THERE PAIN OR DISCOMFORT?

Hey Everyone,

I had my surgery on 4/30 so eight days ago...never got sick, etc. my question is why I still can eat so much? I hope my bad did not slip...any suggestions?

Paula:hungry:

I HAD MY SURGERY ON 4-23-07, I WAS ALSO EATING SOLIDS 10 DAYS AFTER MY SURGERY NOTHING WAS WRONG WHEN I WENT FOR MY ESOPHAGRAM. IM ON MUSHYS NOW AND I STILL EAT SOLIDS WITH NO PROBLEMS, I DONT EAT ALOT BUT I CHEW IT REAL WELL. MY FIRST FILLIS 6-5-07

Im From Upstate Ny, I Had All My Consults Wit Dr.fielding, Even Though He Didnt Accept My Insurance, He Was Going To Do The Out Of Network Pay, I Didnt Have Out Of Network Wit The Insurance. So He Found Me One Of His Collegues, Dr.nicole White, Did My Band On April 23rd O7, Lost 22lbs In All This Is Including My 2 Weeks liquids And After Surgery, Go For My First Fill 6-5-07. I Can Eat Solids, Get Full Fast But No Problems.

I Was Banded On 4-23-07, 2 Weeks Ago, Had My 1st Consult With My Dr. Lost 11 Pounds With My Clothing On 21 Pounds With Them Off, I Am Doing My Puree food, Ate Mash Potatoes, Got Really Full Of Of Half Of That, Drinking Ensure For B-fast And Gatorade All Day. Walk The Track And I Feel Really Good. I Cant Wait For My 1st Fill. Can Anyone Give Me Any In Put