KimmyQ

Hi, I got 1st fill today & in the doctor office, drinking the water was kind of difficult. he put in 4cc I don't know if that's normal or what. After I got home, It was not hard to drink soup even with a little pasta in it so now I'm wondering if I got filled enough. I'll give it a few days & see if I feel restriction & if not maybe I'll try & go back & get more put in.

I know, I love the Biggest Loser! I actually sent in an application & home video to try out for the show but got no reply so I decided to have the surgery. Yes they do work out like 8 hours a day at the Biggest Loser Ranch!

three hours later, for me it's about every hour I'm hungry. I do only eat about 1/2 cup of whipped refried beans or soup or 6 oz protein shake so hopefully I'm not going way overboard. I get my first fill in about 2 weeks.

Hello, I got banded on the 13th & was on liquids for 5 days before asking doctor if I can eat something because I was hungry for real food. he said soft stuff, yogurt, applesauce, pureed cooked broccoli or cauliflower whipeed up refried beans, cottage cheese plus other things. it helped with hinger pains & no issues so far. He said as long as you can eat it withought getting nautious or vomiting, it's fine. It's been 11 days since surgery & today at my followup he said I can eat anything I wasnt now, just eat only 1/2 cup at a time, and chew it very very well. Don't drink high calorie drinks either, so diet gatorade, diet juice or water is good. Good luck to everyone!! Iv'e lost 12 lbs, and feel better already.

Hi the Papaya enzymes you can get at GNC or Trader Joes are chewable & tasty & they really help with digestion. I had a stuck feeling the other day so I got some & they really help.

Hi the papaya enzymes are chewable & tasty & they have them at GNC & I think Trader Joes. I felt bad after eating some mashed refried beans & it really helped. I heard of them on here in the first place.

Not at all. I was banded on the 13th (last friday) & so far Iv'e lost 9 lbs & I feel good. I hope I don't have complications & if I didn't do something to help me lose my excess weight I for sure would've had complications from obesity at some point. More people die from obesity related issues then from having weight loss surgery, I'm sure. So far no regrets for me. Good luck to all that have been banded!

Thanks very much for the information!! Kim Q

What's a Bodybugg & where can I get one?

I noticed you got banded in 07 do you still get fills? I just got banded last friday & womdering how long your supposed to get fills.

I noticed you got banded in 07 do you still get fills? I just got banded last friday & womdering how long your supposed to get fills.

Same as you, had surgery last fri so it's been 4 days I guess. I'm starving so I asked doctor today if i can try applesauce or creamy soups or yogurt & he said if I can eat it without being nautious or sick...go for it.

Hi I was banded on fri the 13th & same thing as you till today. I had a little milk blended with some asparagus soup & within an hour BM. Don't know if a little dairy would help you maybe you could try it?

What does PB stand for? Thanks Kim

Hi I was banded on Feb 13th and I feel great. Another woman was banded by the same Doctor right after me and she's doing well too. It is Dr. Slimitari with Top Surgeons in Beverly Hills. I got a good cash price.

Hi are you eating regular foods yet? Is it just smaller amounts? What can't you have?

I was bande don the 13th too but the doctor said clear liquids only for 3 days then protein shakes for two weeks after that. I'd love the pudding, did you have any trouble from that?

Hi I got banded Fri February 13th!!! Good Luck to everyone!!!

Hello I doubt you messed up anything. The first night after surgery I had a little too much chicken broth or gatorade & vomited many times. i think that would happen before any damage would happen.

If you need it, get it!!! Your life will change, for the better!!!

Hello, yeah I got banded on the 13th also. The Doctor said to have a clear liquid diet for 3 days, broth, juice, jello, water popsicles but no protein shake for 3 days. My biggest problem has been chest congestion, sore throat & sore jaw. Good luck to you!!!!

I'm excited too but kinda nervous. This will be my fourth surgery in a year & i hope it will be the last. I know other people read our comments so I don't wanna say how much I got it for but I'm curious if I got the deal they say I did. If you want to you can email me at harleygirlca@hotmail.com if you want me to tell you how much I'm paying. I agree wiith you about the cost of your health, I know it's worth it if it gives you a longer healthy life. I have an 11 yr old daughter that has tons of energy & I want to get back to feeling good & keep up with her. I'm 39 so I wanted to get this before turning 40! Good luck to you again, Kim

Hi, it's nice to know someone else is going to the same doctor. I just wish my insurance would've ended up paying for it. I had to get financing for it but it seems so expensive I just hope it's worth it.

Did you get your surgery already? I go to him On the 13th in beverly hills

I'm getting banded on feb 13th by Dr. Salimitari also. Have you had any problems or anything I should ask him before surgery? Thanks, Kim