HeatherGurl

Where were you banded? It seems so strange to me how some Dr.'s are not helpful at all??? I don't know as much as some here, but still in pain after surgery in April??? Is this right Fellow Bandsters???

The pictures definitely show a noticeable difference... Way to go and keep up the good work!!

What kind of a diet does Dr. Spiegel tell you to go on? My Dr. in Houston (Spivak) allowed us on mushies after 48 hours? Mushies aren't bad... just chew, chew chew, and take it slow. Good Luck!

I am so sorry for the loss of your friend... All I can say is that I knew someone that died of the same complications and I still went thru with my band. Today is exactly one week since my surgery and I feel great. The Dr. said no lifting for 30 days... but I have been holding my 20 pound baby and doing just fine. I would not tell anybody about it if you are worried about them saying stuff. Only my husband, mom and mother in law know about me and that is only because I needed a little help with the baby. Well, I take it back... some folks at work know about it, but they have had it done. If you want to be healthy and YOU are ready for surgery I think you should do it. That is great that your husband is supportive. Gastric bypass is a completely different story from banding, just as you said. Good Luck and let us know. By the way from what I have read all Dr.'s are different with diets. I was on a low carb (that I didn't follow) before surgery. After surgery I had 48 hours of liquids and now I am on mushies for 4 weeks. No PROBLEM. I am doing EXACTLY as my Dr. says. I have already lost 17 pounds!!! (yep, in 1 week)

My Dr. told me to take Flintstones chewables with Iron... HEB brand is cheaper and has more Iron. (Don't know if there is HEB near you)

Talked to a gal that was banded in September and she had this horrible gas pain also! She said to walk around and take your Gas X... so far, no pains today. Thanks for all the help!

I am on the mushie stage. I had mashed potatoes for lunch. About 1/2 to 1 cup of them. Maybe they weren't mushie/runny enough? I think I am going to try and stay away from them... this happened yesterday also when I had mashed potatoes... THANKS!!!

1. After I eat I have a tight pain in my chest right below my left breast. It just feels really tight and I don't know how to make it go away? Is this restriction or did I eat too much? 2. I was banded on the 9th, when can me and hubby "get back to business"? I asked the pre-op nurse, but she never got back with me... Thanks!

I am back at work after my banding on the 9th! WOW!!! What a week it has been. Just reading over some of the recent posts, I am glad to find out why I have been crying over everything I see on TV. Oprah had me crying all week. I feel like a million bucks! I have already in one week lost 17 pounds!!!!!!!!! I am doing the BIGGEST happy dance in the world. We are going out for Mexican food on Sunday for my dad's bday... I am on the mushie stage... what do you guys suggest I eat? Thanks!!!

Congrats to you! I have my surgery tomorrow by Dr. Spivak... who is your Dr.?

Way To Go!!! I Can't Wait To Be There!!!

Thank you for your thoughts! I am ready to see 299 on that scale!!! That is my first goal!!!

Have any of you joined Curves? I would like some info on pricing and how it works, but their website isn't very helpful. Thanks!!!

No proof of dieting for me. I have UHC also. Went in for consult on Oct. 14 and I am having surgery tomorrow!

Gas X does come in a liquid form.

I just got off of the phone with my pre-op nurse... Surgery is Wednesday morning. DH is a lot more nervous about it than I am. I do not know how to calm him down...

Pamela How are you feeling? I just got off of the phone with my pre-op nurse. Dr. Spivak will be banding me on Wednesday morning. Just wondering how hard/easy it has been to adjust?

I would think that the best thing to do would be CALL YOUR DR. and ask him!!! Good luck, let us know what they say.

The recent postings I have read about this are seriously starting to worry me. What causes band erosion? Is it the person's misuse of the band? Or is it the Dr.'s fault? I am really concerned about having a foreign object in my body for the next 50 years, since I am only 24... Someone please ease my mind...

My Dr. said I will be back at work in 4 days. I have a 6 month old, and don't think it will be any trouble keeping up with her.

I will be banded next week, but I have been wanting to report what I eat also... I am trying to stay away from Sugar and carbs. Breakfast packet of oatmeal lunch Shredded beef bol from Chipoltes I have really been drinking a lot of Water today. So far 77 ounces!!!

FINALLY!!! I haven't been trying as long as some of you, but I can't believe it is really going to happen... I will be banded on the 9th at 7:30AM by Dr. Spivak in Houston! Yipppeeee for all of us!!!

I am having some of the same thoughts as you. I will be banded Nov 9. I think I have just realized that I am a lot more aftraid of what is going to happen to me if I don't have it done. You should really tell your Dr. and his/her staff all of your concerns. I am sure they will be able to help you. Also, if you are so worried, why not wait a little longer... Sorry, I am not too much help, but you will get through this.

Beautiful little girl!!! Way to go on your loss!!!

I just got off the phone with my insurance company! They thought I had my surgery on the 26th, apparently that is the date the Dr's office put in when they submitted the forms. Anyways, I had vocal confirmation that I am covered, so as soon as the Dr.'s office opens I am going to call them and schedule my Banding!!! Doing a happy dance right now!!!! Heather