Michae1954

With all positive things come some risks...but why focus on the negatives? I researched my procedure and my surgeon very carefully but once I was satisfied that the risks were within my boundries of risk tolerance and my surgeon was well trained and competant I made the decision to proceed and never looked back. I am now one week out from surgery...have had no infections or other complications...my pain has been minimal and I feel GREAT...!!! I expect that as I get fills that I will experience a learning curve as the restriction increases...but all of us who have been banded are well aware of this going in. Life has good days and bad...gotta roll with the changes and live each day as it comes. My advice: Do your research...find a competant surgeon who you trust...make your decision...and move FORWARD...!!! Do NOT dwell on potential negatives. Good Luck in whatever you choose...!!!

Banded on Thursday, October 7th by Dr. Darrin Hansen at Alta View Hospital in Sandy, UT...I'm 5 days into my new life and I'm feeling GREAT...!!! I have not been hungry on 700-900 calories per day. Tomorrow I get to start full liquids...Friday I can start pureed foods. I'm looking forward to something other than juice, Jello, broth, and popsicles...!!! I had a wonderful surgical experience...only used the pain medication the first couple of days (I have fairly high pain tolerance) and did not experience any nausea due to the anesthesia or surgery. My worst issue now is the almost constant iching of my incisions. :smile2: My starting weight was 274 lbs at the beginning of the approval process...266 at the start of the 14 day pre-op diet...252 at surgery...now at 243...63 pounds to go to my goal...but making good progress. Hopefully with a fill or two I'll find the elusive sweet spot and attain my goal weight. I'm looking forward to the support and encouragement of my fellow banders and will gladly support others here as they journey through the process.