Tomasa

Yeah, thats the Bolingbrook that Mr Peterson is from. He lives about 5 minutes from me, but I dont think you need to be scared of him...unless you marry him.

I'm thinking of starting a local support group out of my home in Bolingbrook Il...anyone interested?

Ive lost an elephants penis....love it!!!

I say call your Dr and get in for another fill after a week. That's why you have the band...sometimes willpower isn't enough. I had 3 fills within 7 weeks.

I had gas pains for almost a week. The pain was in my shoulders and neck and in my ribcage. It was sooo bad. My Dr told me to walk as much as possible, take warm showers, and take advil for the pain. I used the GAS-X strips that melt on the tongue. And yes, sometimes I didn't know if I was hungry or just sick to my stomach. Everyone is so different. But it does get better little by little each day. Hang in there.

Oh, I remember sneeking my first bite of food...8 days post surgery. It was only a few bites of chicken breast, but it was the best chicken ever! I chewed it forever. I did confess to my Dr., but he just asked how the band felt after I ate the chicken.

I Dont Think You Will Be Sorry About Your Decision To Go With Dr Shayani. Good Luck On Your Surgery.

I dont know Im too late to give my opinion, but Dr Shayani did my surgery at Day One. I would have like to stayed overnight "just in case" but I was a self pay, and Day One was my best option. I did my research on Dr Shayani before I had the surgery and he is one of the most experienced Lapband Dr's out there. And the one year of free fills? I got banded 6 months ago and have had 4 fills, that is a major plus. My follow up with Dr Shayani is more than I could have asked for. I have his personal email, anytime I have quesions or think there is a problem, I email him. He returns the emails personally and in a timely manner. Good luck!