PaulD

I am a Senior Forman in the Production department of the Boston Globe Newspaper co.I have worked there for 26 yrs. I am in charge of the Sunday Comics and all the adds stuffed into them. My favorite job was when I worked in the engineroom of the USS Cayuga(LST1186) in the USN in the late 70's. Paul from Boston

Banded 7 Jan. 08, just had my second fill 2 days ago 2cc Tot. 327 pre-op 308 at surgery date 255 current. Paul from Boston

Hi Bhamguy31, Congatulations! I was banded on the 7th,feeling much better every day,it is tough the first few days trying to get used the liquids stage(it aint easy) What have you been able to eat at this stage? I know every doctor is a little different as far as what he says is ok.I mostly can have yogurt,CIB, and some creamy soups and a ton of water,looking forward to the mushie stage already.Anyway good luck. I have to watch the Patriots kick ass - i hope:) Paul from Boston

Hey Ted, I was banded Jan7, a little sore but not to bad, I stopped the Percoset they gave me(nautious) I take a few Ibuprofen to take the edge off. The toughest part is the reality of BEING THERE, you went all the pre op stuff to get yourself prepared, and it is a little scary knowing the journey has actually started, it is taking a while just to get used to not reaching for what I crave. Liquid stage sucks,looking forward to Mushies! Paul

Thanks Adam, Your reasons make good sense to me. Good luck!!

Hey Adam, You are so right about about the last 25 years(30 for me). I guess I will just switch to the Captain -no coke:) it's no big deal I guess. I did want to ask you one question... why Lap Band? over gastric by-pass, If it's to personal forget it.I just wanted to know why??? less invasive?reversible?lower mortality rate?all of the above? I just went to see my doctor/not the surgeon at the Hospital and she seemed to favor the by - pass over the lap band, I know it's totally my decision and they perform both surguries, so they have no vested interest in either, but she did raise some valid points.Before this coversation I was 100% lap Band, now I am not so sure. Oh well I guess that's why they have such an in depth pre- op program so as to make an informed decision. Paul

Thanks for the reply, I just started out, I have been to 1 group meeting,seen the Psych, have a meeting with a doctor today. I imagine everyone has to go through this whole process. It is actually kind of scary( I hope that does not sound to wussy! , sometimes i say to myself: what the hell are you getting yourself into? The journey goes on Paul

Thanks for the reply PC, I was hopng that would be the case, I want to change my life, but I don't want to be bored stiff doing it! You know, maybe it's me but you don't see to many guy's out here on the mess. boards. Oh well

:faint:I am not a beer swilling kind of guy but I do like to have a beer watching the red sox kick butt or the Patriots trouncing the competition.I know this is all about sacrifice and all that, but I was wondering if you can still have a Mai tai or a beer once in a while? Just starting my Journey Paul

hi, I am going Aug 29 for my first consult (at Tufts) was looking in here for some info on people who have gotten their band done here. There is allot of info in here. (good and bad)

Hello all, I am just in the very beginnig stage of the process,I have been thinking about this for a long time, I have finally decided NOW is the time, I just told my wife about it and after alot of conversations and questions (one was "is my insurance up to date"? only kidding!)she is more afraid than I am, I have been doing alot of research on -line, I just stumbled on this site, so here I am,there are alot of great stories out there, I hope mine will be as cool! I am waiting to hear from my surgeon, for I guess will be my initial consult. Glad to be amongst others! Paul:eek: