Rockman

Progress has been good. My total weight loss stands at 60 lbs. 80 to go. oN my first fill they put in 1.9cc. Based on other comments quite alot. Generally I have adjusted well, although PBs are a problem if I eat too fast.

Tidge, Be careful. I had the same thing happen to me and very quickly became dehydrated. Once I begain to add some minor carbs I was able to rehydrate, although I should have gone to the ER and have been put on an IV drip. The good news is that in 3 months I have lost 60 lbs..

I was banded on February 16th at St. Anthony's Hospital in oklahoma City, OK by Dr. Svein Holsaeter. Although my progress has been good I have been very disappointed by the quality of post operative care. After the surgery the inability of my GI track to hold liquids resulted in serious dehydration, despite drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water per day. I finally went to another physician and the labwork showed significant renal inefficiency. Fortunately no permanent damage was done. Afterwards I had an emergency room visit as my BP catapulted to before unseen levels. The result of being told to eliminate BP medications. It has since come under control and i am taking 1/2 of my prebanding medications. The moral - this is real surgery and requires significant folllowup. I would recommend to any considering banding to get to a weight loss center that combines the surgery with nutritional guidance and post surgery followup. No fills to date. pre op: 318 op date: 302 (-16lbs.) current: 318/267/180 Loss to date: -51lbs.

it is now a full week since my surgery. I am having mixed signals (internal) concerning food. Mind vs. Stomach. Weight loss is good. 34 lbs. since presurgery dieting and 16 lbs since surgery.

it is now a full week since my surgery. I am having mixed signals (internal) concerning food. Mind vs. Stomach. Weight loss is good. 34 lbs. since presurgery dieting and 16 lbs since surgery.

Its nearly 4 days post surgery. Everything went fine. The operation took less than 90 minutes, I was out of the hospital by 1 p.m. and was able to briefly visit the office. Almost no pain, no leakage or problems. I have not taken any pain pills since the first day. Except for the incision where the post is located all the incisions have minimal swelling. Following the prescribed diet with little problem.

Its nearly 4 days post surgery. Everything went fine. The operation took less than 90 minutes, I was out of the hospital by 1 p.m. and was able to briefly visit the office. Almost no pain, no leakage or problems. I have not taken any pain pills since the first day. Except for the incision where the post is located all the incisions have minimal swelling. Following the prescribed diet with little problem.

Surgery is scheduled for less than 48 hours and feeling quite nervous:nervous

Surgery is scheduled for less than 48 hours and feeling quite nervous:nervous