lovekatz1975

I live in NYC and was banded 10/1/07 by Dr. Ren. My dad lives in Casa Grande and is going through the process of being banded by Dr. Fang. There are things I don't understand and maybe someone could clarify them for me. I had to do a 2 week liquid diet (consisting of 5 slim fasts, 2 oz of PLAIN chicken, and 2 cups of veggies per day. No sugar, no fat). After surgery I had to do strict liquids (slim fast, chicken broth, I drank lots of coffee) until I was given the ok to move on to mushies (approximately 10 days later). His doctor wants a 1 week liquid diet and DOES NOT want him to drink slim fast or anything with artificial sweeteners. Post op, same thing, liquids (basically just chicken broth) and again, no slim fast. How are you supposed to maintain any kind of nutrition on chicken broth? His doctor claims artificial sweeteners make you produce insulin which makes you hungry. Also, when he gets a fill, they want him to GUZZLE down Water and if it gets stuck, he's too tight and if it goes right down, he's too loose. When I get a fill, they want me to SIP my water to make sure it goes through. I was told NEVER to guzzle my liquids. This isn't making sense to me.

Thank you both so much! I guess when I get ready to make the move I'll call them and make an appointment.

I'm going to be moving to the Tampa area, probably Port Richey or Land O Lakes from New York City. I would like recommendations to a doctor who is experienced. Thanks!

Thank you for your replies. I haven't had one yet - I'm going to keep my fingers crossed that it never does happen.

What is an esophageal spasm and what does it feel like?

My doctor's office said that each person is different. Some people it might take less to get the restriction back and other people it might take more. I just had 1.5 cc taken out (I had 9) of my 14 cc band. They said it might be difficult to get the restriction that I had back.

I went in for an appointment yesterday - 88 POUNDS GONE!!! I had a 1.5 cc UNFILL because I'm going away and I have trouble eating certain things and I don't want to worry about anything. It feels so wierd having this much unrestriction. I feel out of control, yet at the same time I have control with the I have new habits that I obtained post-surgery. I almost can't wait to go back in for my refill so this hunger feeling goes away!!

I have 9 cc in a 14 cc band. A normal day for me is: breakfast - package of oatmeal lunch - chili, tuna, egg salad, Soup, whatever is not too heavy (I don't like getting stuck while at work) dinner - a very small piece of meat and some veggies Mid afternoon I usually have a handful of unsalted cashews.

Has anyone ever pulled the muscle that the port is sewn into? I did something on Saturday (today is Wednesday) and it still hurts. I have an appointment with my surgeon this afternoon, but I was wondering if anyone else did this and how long did it take to heal?

lovekatz1975 has reported a post. Reason: Post: In memory of Denyell Forum: POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) Assigned Moderators: Alexandra, Iluvharleys, Jack, gordonfamily3, Wheetsin, SherryW, susan4794, Elisabethsew, libra, coltonwade, losingjusme, AthinnerDenise, TerriDoodle, kity, TexasFire67 Posted by: annetsteph Original Content:

I hate to say this, but bring it back up! I don't know if this is a trick or something, but I take my Vitamins with hot coffee. Maybe the hot liquid dissolves it a little?

How do you have a lap band and not know what a fill is?????

I am sitting here with a smirk on my face, shaking my head back and forth. This is EXACTLY what I am talking about!!

Oh that's another one: Is lasagna considered a mushy food? Honestly, this stupidity is why I hardly read these boards anymore. Because it's the SAME BS over and over and over and over...

Why don't people do their research? You have a band or are getting a band and don't know what a fill is? HELLO????? Geez, before I got my band, I read and read and read and found out EVERYTHING I possibly could.