JohnC

You're off to a great start Missy. I was banded on April 23rd & I'm down 29 lbs. Good luck

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Hi Gang, My name is John & I was banded on April 23rd By Dr. De La Torre in St. Louis Mo. At 3 & 1/2 weeks out I'm down 29 lbs., All healed up & feeling great. I go in for my 1st fill on June 5. My staring BMI was 51 although I had no Pre-op diet. Well good luck to everyone & I'll keep in touch.

Nance, Congrads on your surgery,you've made a very positive decision for a healthier life.:w00t: Welcome to the 50's.:thumbup: John

Don't worry Rea Rea, I didn't have any surgery prior to this one either but it was all over before I knew it. I had no pain to speak of & felt great after about 10 days. The clear liquid diet wasn't much fun but it was a lot better once I started on mushies. Just hang in there it's not going to be nearly as bad as you think.

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Hey gang, Just thought I'd give an update. I was banded on 4-23 & I'm down 27 lbs, no pre-op diet. Had a little nausea for a few days but started felling better after starting mushes. Feeling good right now & have started working out but lightly. Hope everyone is doing well & will keep you posted

Welcome to bandland Sam, I'm 2 weeks out & feel great. Plus 27 lbs lost makes me feel even better. I'm surprised you are banded so young. My Dr. doesn't give surgery unless you've yoyo dieted for several years. Are you self pay?

Kristin, I am getting my first fill on June 5, so I'll be able to tell you something in a month.

I was banded the same day as you & I'm eating the same breakfast, usually 3-4 oz of cottage cheese & applesause for lunch, & about 4oz of refried beans with lowfat cheese & 3-4oz of cooked carrots for dinner. For snack I have a protein shake with yogart & maybe some SF jello. Just curious what is denny moore stew?

Hi all, Just checking in. Well I'm 8 days post-op & doing pretty well. Just a little nausea but the nurse says that may last a few more days. Had staples removed & weight in yesterday. Down 21 lbs.the 1st week. Guess that's not a bad start. Well good luck to all of you & will keep in touch.

Greetings all, I'm now 5 days post-op & doing quite well except for the pain from my staples, but the doc is going to take them out on Wed. Should start soft foods this weekend but so far haven't had much appetite. Anyway good luck to everyone &stay in touch

Well I did it, I was banded yesterday 4/23. I'm so glad I went though with it so I can finally start my new life. Congrads to all the April bandsters who have been banded & good luck to the remaining April bandsters to be.

I am now the proud owner of a Realize Gastric Band.:cry_smile: Surgery started at 1205p. and ended at 1225p. I don't remember a thing. Feeling pretty good so far, not much pain to speak of. Not hungry at all but trying to get in my water & protein. I'm so glad that I went through with this so I can finally start my new healthy life.:rolleyes2: Will keep in touch.

Well guys tomarro's the big day. I'm nervous but excited at the same time. Just be glad when it's over &the weight starts coming off. Good luck to all of you. JohnC

You're off to a great start Jamie. Just curious where you were banded, I'm getting banded on the 23rd at DuPaul. Keep up the good work, JohnC

Hi Jamie, I'm John from St. Louis, Mo. & I'm also getting banded on the 23rd. Can't believe it's really going to happen. Anyway good luck & keep in touch.:tongue_smilie:

Well 6 days to go till band day for me. Don't even want to hear about pain right now, cause I'm sure there will be some. Will keep you posted.

Welcome Twanda, You can post a thread asking for a Dr. in your area & you'll probably receive several references. I wouldn't worry about anyone saying weightloss surgery is an easy way out because it's far from it. The band is a tool you have to work with, nothing easy about it. If you feel in your heart the band is the right thing for you then you should go for it. My Doc. only required my PCP's medical records to verify that I've tried many attempts at diets & regained weight,it wasn't important to have his approval. Good luck

Well it's 1 week & counting, starting to get a little nervous :tongue: but I just came back from the support group meeting tonight now I'm back to excited. Guess I'll just be glad when the surgery/recovery phase is over with. Anyway good luck to everyone & keep in touch.

Congrades Yyvone, I am also getting banded on the 23rd of April. Good luck & keep me posted on your journey. John

Congrads Brandy, I am also getting banded on April 23rd in St. Louis, Mo. Hope we can stay in touch in our journeys. John

I have a nose mask with a chin strap. I had a cough & waking up with a dry mouth & a co. rep. told me to turn up the heat & that helped. Just hang in there & you'll get used to it.

I got a booklet on the realize band & from what I get the fill goes all the way around the band & it's a softer balloon type material and the band itself is wider to keep from slipping. Also it has a low profile port. There's a website to register your weight loss for your Doc to monitor. Good luck Keep U posted

Hey guys, I'm being banded on April23rd, I'm getting the Realize band. Will keep you posted