Brian

Hi,
You've spent a lot of money and had a significant surgery so calling the office is best.
After my banding, my esophagus felt like it just hadn't been stretched very much over the last month due to the pre-op diet, liquids, mushies, etc. Swallowing just seemed to be a tad uncomfortable. I was unused to the very small portions, and slow eating. I soon got over it.
A fun thing you will discover is just how long it takes for food to get from your mouth to your band. I thought it would have been faster, like it dropped down or something. Because of the slower than expected transit time to the band, you can get gradually stuck- it sneaks up on you. So now, you have to be very careful about that. You have to avoid stucks and stresses at the operative site.
This is why the nurse who talks with you can ask all the right questions and give answers that are best for you and your case.
I called once and learned that the doctor put in a small fill during the operation. I was wondering why my band was acting so unforgivingly and quickly returned back to a liquied diet for a couple days to give it a rest and just did a better job with instructions.
I have been banded for 5 years, have done very well, and had absolutely no complications. The relief from my terrible heartburn (despite all meds) has been worth the cost of the surgery. I have #20 pounds left to reach goal. Started #325.
Hope this helps.
Brian

Hi,
You've spent a lot of money and had a significant surgery so calling the office is best.
After my banding, my esophagus felt like it just hadn't been stretched very much over the last month due to the pre-op diet, liquids, mushies, etc. Swallowing just seemed to be a tad uncomfortable. I was unused to the very small portions, and slow eating. I soon got over it.
A fun thing you will discover is just how long it takes for food to get from your mouth to your band. I thought it would have been faster, like it dropped down or something. Because of the slower than expected transit time to the band, you can get gradually stuck- it sneaks up on you. So now, you have to be very careful about that. You have to avoid stucks and stresses at the operative site.
This is why the nurse who talks with you can ask all the right questions and give answers that are best for you and your case.
I called once and learned that the doctor put in a small fill during the operation. I was wondering why my band was acting so unforgivingly and quickly returned back to a liquied diet for a couple days to give it a rest and just did a better job with instructions.
I have been banded for 5 years, have done very well, and had absolutely no complications. The relief from my terrible heartburn (despite all meds) has been worth the cost of the surgery. I have #20 pounds left to reach goal. Started #325.
Hope this helps.
Brian