MKelder

I use Dr. Shing and love him. He has been my doc for the last two years. He placed my band and I had a number of complications with the band not agreeing with my body. He has been terrific. He is very down to earth and caring. All the doc's in the office are nice and accommadating. I am having the sleeve on April 26th. Have you started the process?

I had the band in on 12-08, I lost 15lbs, I was in the hospital have surgical proccedures due to complication four different times in 2009. I am now set to have the band removed and the sleeve done on 4-26-10. I am very scared as I had so many complications with the band. I would not reccommend the band to anyone.

Hello I drink Isopure also. I get the powder and I get it off e bay. 3lb 's is 40.00. I get chocolate and I love it taste like chocolate milk. Good Luck.

I to have lost my focus. I joined Weight Watchers to track my weight loss and can not even stay on that program. I am so frustrated and upset but I can not get it back. I have lost a total of 40 lbs since Aug of 2008. I wish it were easier.

My port also flipped. I think the first day home after having the band placed. I felt it. I had the port revision and fill of 2cc. I went to doc yesterday and gained 1lb. I am so frustrated. I started exercising as told and I gained. I do not understand.

OMG I am 4 weeks post op. I had lost 8lbs in the first two weeks. I went back to doc today and gained 2lbs. What gives? I am eating way less than before and do not understand how I can be gaining weight. This is so frustrating.

Hi I was banded on Dec. 29th. I drink the Isopure shakes and the help to fill you up. I was able to drink them during stage one. Good Luck. I does get better.

I was also banded on 12/29/08. I find that if I keep on top of the protein shakes that I am not as hungry. I also drink water all day long. I cam not wait to have mushy foods. Who would have ever thought I'd be so happy about yogurt. Try not to eat before you are able to you would not want to damage the hard work you have done.

Hello I had my band on 12/29/08. I to am very hungry. I have to stay on clear liquids and can not have mushy foods until 1/13/09. I have cheated and had some cream of turkey soup. I do drink protein shakes 4 times a day a nd a lot of water. My question is that each doctor seems to have a different plan. Why?

I to am getting banded Monday. My time is 730am. Today I am on liquids only.

Hello I am just starting the process. I am doing low carb as I have to lose 22lbs prior to my surgery. I drink Atkins chocolate shakes for breakfast ( they taste like a yooho), for lunch I have tuna, chicken salad and dinner chicken, steak, green beans. I try to stay within 20-25 carbs a day. I drink a lot of water and sugar free kool aide, crystal light. It is not easy but I am doing ok this is my second week and I have lost 6 lbs and lost 1 inch all over. Good luck.

Hello I am going through the same as you. I have to lose 10% prior to the operation. a total of 23 lbs. I really cut back on my carbs and sugar. I am in my 2nd week and I have lost 6lbs and 1 inch all over. I have not started to exercise. But this week I plan to do at least 1/2 hour everyday. I live in upstate NY. Good luck to you.

I also am from NY upstate. I am going to Albany Med for my operation. I am in the begining stages. I have all my required appointments set up and am on my way to losing 10% of my body weight. I am excited, scared and nervious. I know it is alot of work. But will be well worth it in the end. :shades_smile:

Hello has anyone been banded in the Albany NY area? I am seeing Dr. Shingh?

Hello I to am a Newbie -NY - Dr. Shingh. I had my first visit about three weeks ago. I have set up all appointments that have been requested of me. I have to lose 10% of my weight prior to the operation. So far I have lost 6lbs. I am excited and nervious at the same time. Good luck to you. What is required of you prior to the operation? :shades_smile: