Hello

I just wanted to introduce myself as newly banded in Texas. I had my band surgery on 1-11-2006 by Dr. Benavides at the Richardson Surgery Center. I cant say enough about the Doctor, his staff and the wonderful care they provided.

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Everything has gone smoothly except I have this rumbling in my tummy. I just finished the stage 1 clear liquid diet and have moved on to stage 2 of mush/blended. I am scheduled for my first fill on, of all days, Valentines Day. I am wondering what to expect after my first fill...Should I save the money and cancel my restaurant reservations for Valentines Night or will I still be able to eat? :hungry:

Well, from what I've read it might be a good idea to go on liquids for a couple of days after the fill to give your tummy a chance to adjust. Sorry. And BTW, welcome to LBT and Bandlandia.

Welcome to the board!!

Best of luck with your weightloss.

Welcome JenJen

I wouldn't cancel your reservations... just order soup!!!

Good Luck

Yes thats what I was afraid of (more soup) And thank you to eveyone for the welcome.

congrats!!! hope you have amazing success!!

Jen Jen Congratulations and welcome to band land!!! I would deffinatly stick to soup on Valentines evening. It will be all worth it when those scales are on the way down!!!! Wishing you lots of success!!

I was actually thinking that she could save the money and use it on a comfy little get away place for the evening, but I'm just thinking like a man, right???

Hi , and welcome to LBT.

I know my doctor has me do liquids only for 24 hours after a fill. Good luck!

Welcome to LBT! Maybe you can celebrate your dinner the night before!

I'm in Texas too - same office, but I had Dr. Jayaseelan. He is awesome. We have to be on liquids for a week starting the day of the fill. Go out with your "love" but eat soup (actually if its the same day, you may not want anything at all). I get my first fill this afternoon. I'm nervous and excited.

Hey Jen Jen!

Welcome to LBT!

I will be having my surgery with Dr. Fox at the Surgery Center of Richardson on Monday of next week! Can't Wait!!!

Hope you're all healed up and feeling fabulous!! Maybe I'll see ya there sometime when we are both getting fills...

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The Surgery Center of Richardson even treated my parents to a free lunch while I was in recovery.

Jen-Jen, welcome! I had my first fill on 1/17 and was on liquids that day, then mushies and back to solids. Honestly, I didn't feel much different after the first fill but everyone's different. I hope this second one creates more restriction!! I'm having my second fill on 2/14--so I'll be eating soup too. Good luck to you!!!

Hiya Jen-Jen! Great to see another DFW bandster. Welcome to LBT!!