Kathy473

I was banded on 09-07-05 and I am from Santa Fe, TX. I used Dr. Spivak in Houston and absolutely love him! Does anyone know of support groups in the area?

Jack...Well, my surgeon told me to follow his diet on his website and not to go by the diet in the pamphlets that they hand out at the surgicenter. I thought it was kind of early to go to soft foods but I trust him. I have never felt so comfortable with a doctor before in my life. He is very to-the-point and very comforting plus his accomplishments are fantastic. I had my surgery 3 days ago and I was able to go out today with friends and then I went out for lunch and that was kind of easy. I had tomato-basil soup, some mashed potatos and very soft carrots. I ate until I thought I was full (did not want to over do it) and then drank some iced tea about 30 minutes later and I felt fine. So I hope I am doing this right. But I think I will call the office on Monday and talk to them and see what they say.

I was banded on 09-07-05. I was on a liquid diet for 2 days and now I can have soft foods. Besides the fact that I can't really figure out what to eat, I am having a hard time figuring out the difference between hunger and fullness. I do not want to make myself sick but I also want to get in enough. Any suggestions?

Hello everyone! I am new to the site too. I just had my band put in on 09-07-05. I only had to be on the liquid diet for 2 days and about to start soft food! My surgeon is Dr. Hadar Spivak of Houston, TX. So far, so good.