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KawasakiChick, I was banded on the 9th and about 5 days after surgery i began to feel hungry. Or at least my stomach made some sounds. I know its hard but i really tried to get water and the protein shakes down! GOOD LUCK!!! Eb

Hi Aquilla I was banded on the 9th and I had thge same problem!!! the thing that really worked for me was a heating pad! I put it on my chest and felt much better in like 15 mins! The key is to NOT lay on your back try to sit up and although it was painful walking is good! Hope this helps! EB:closedeyes:

hello all i just got banded on friday jan 9th. The surgery went well, i just didn't expect to be in so much pain!:redface: i was suppose to be released on saturday but due to some complications i had to stay until sunday. Thanks to this site i was prepared, i knew about the gas but WOW it just seemed to sit right on my chest. And when ur hurting you don't feel like getting up and walking although you know you should!:thumbdown: I can already tell the difference in my eatig already. i am still on a liquid diet and i have to take it slow and i am only able to have a few sips. Looking at food now even feels different to me. I'm still in the process of taking it all in. I guess thats all for now! :cursing:

hello all i just got banded on friday jan 9th. The surgery went well, i just didn't expect to be in so much pain!:thumbup: i was suppose to be released on saturday but due to some complications i had to stay until sunday. Thanks to this site i was prepared, i knew about the gas but WOW it just seemed to sit right on my chest. And when ur hurting you don't feel like getting up and walking although you know you should!:tounge_smile: I can already tell the difference in my eatig already. i am still on a liquid diet and i have to take it slow and i am only able to have a few sips. Looking at food now even feels different to me. I'm still in the process of taking it all in. I guess thats all for now! :thumbup:

hi my surgery is date is jan 9th 2009, I am excited too!!!!!!

ok so this is my first blog. I started the diet that my surgeon prescribed yesturday and its harder then i thought. my mind seems to be racing these days i am excited and nervous at the same time! my surgeon informed me that they will be putting a catheter in me! ewwww but, thankfully i will be asleep! just looking forward to the new me! guess thats all for now

ok so this is my first blog. I started the diet that my surgeon prescribed yesturday and its harder then i thought. my mind seems to be racing these days i am excited and nervous at the same time! my surgeon informed me that they will be putting a catheter in me! ewwww but, thankfully i will be asleep! just looking forward to the new me! guess thats all for now

hello all I am getting banded on jan 9th and wondered if there are other ppl on this site that is getting banded that day?:tongue2:

your welcome . here is another one located in the bronx. Weight Reduction Surgery thats the link and here is the phone info: The Center for Weight Reduction West Campus: Greene Medical Arts Pavilion 718-920-4800 3400 Bainbridge Avenue, 4th Floor, Bronx, New York 10467 Good luck!

Hi there are a few that accept medicaid. try dr. kini mt. sinai the link is surgicallyslim.com, and there is nyu and if u need any more just send me message!!! tell your friend i said good luck!

I would love to wear a bikini and some short shorts.and i would love to shop at a no-plus size store!

hello all, although I am not new to this site I am new to this group. I am 26 year old nursing student who will be banded on jan 9th 2009. I am excited and nervous and am making improvements on my diet already. Would love some support. thanks all :confused_smile:

Hey i know the feeling i have a couple of family members and even friends that feel that same way. And I am also nervous. BUT if we continue down the path that we are heading they are going to be more concerned later on! this is a chance to be healther before it gets to late. my advice to you would be to tell him that you understand how he's feeling but now you want him to understand how your feeling. good luck!

Hey I am getting banded january 9th and i am so excited and nervous at the same time! my surgeon said I had to start my diet dec 28th so i guess i got one last christmas! :tongue2:

Thats great! i wish u all the luck!!

Kool mines is with Dr. Kini Mt. Sinai hosptial r u nervous?

WoW! thats great! which hospital are you doing it at??

Hey all hope all is well with everyone. I got my surgery date and it January 9, 09! I am so excited its going to be a new year for me! I start my pre- surgery diet on dec 28th so at least I still have one last christmas is anybody else going to be banded in January? we could support each other!:wink:

I will be there I have never been to one of these what's it like??

Hello all, my name is Ebony and I am 25 and i waiting for approval to get the lapband! I am excited yet nervous and not sure what to expect. so I am requesting somebody to become my mentor. I would prefer somebody at or around my age and somebody in the nyc area! but I would love if anybody could reach out to me. I have so many questions and worries. does anybody know of any suport groups in the nyc area? My doctor is Dr. Kini from Mt. Sinai hospital. So i would love if anybody cangive me some feedback! hope to hear from somebody soon . ebony:blink:

Hi Dr.kini from Mt.Sinai is doing my surgery.I am very excited! I really like his whole team! How far are you from your surgery date??good luck! Eb

Hey all!!! Its really nice to see some new yorkers here> now i really feel @ home! I am currently going on my last appt. (the pysch) and am very excited!

Hi cassie I am hoping that i will be banded at the end of oct and would love some support! ebony

hello all...... My first consultation meeting was about 2 hrs long. the first hour was me getting weighed and them asking alot of questions about my weight my diet, lifestyle, etc.... then they explained the different procedures that i might want to get. then I talked to the insurance person. then finally I was given a packet to give to my primary doctor and a form for my bloodword and I was done! it helped alot that I knew what surgery I wanted to do. I hope tis helps you. eb

thanks I'm super excited!!! I just have one more appt to go then i can submit everything to my insurance company! its nice to have people around that understand what your going through! look forward to chatting with you soon. ebony