Hello all,

How many people are getting banded in May 2006? I plan to be banded in Boston.

Hello Everyone... 3 days to goooo, and I get BANDED! I just have one question for the expert banders here. I'm still undecided on which band I want. I'm getiing mine done in Monterry, Mexico. So I have a choice between the Swedish or the popular one here in the States, the INAMED. I have been told that my Dr. prefers the Swedish band over the INAMED. Another bandster that just got banded by my Dr. told her the reason he prefers the Swedish is that the swedish goes all the way around the stomach, whereas the INAMED only goes 3/4 the way around!?? Is this TRUE ?

If it only goes 3/4th the way around, then how the heck does it work!! I have been leaning towards the INAMED, only because the only person I can find to do the fills, only fills INAMED bands not the Swedish. Any help on assisting me on making my Band choice would be greatly appreicated. What are the Pros and Cons of each? Thanks Jim ** A Soon to be BANDIT**:clap2:

Jim, Check out this site http://www.allerganandinamed.com/products/obesity/us/patient/patient.html#lapband

It will answer more of your questions than i can. I think I would choose the one that's easily 'serviceable' in your case. But, before I surfed this board I didn't know there was an option! I also think there can't be any validity to the 3/4 concept...I held one at the "inaugural seminar" and it clamped completely closed.

Good luck in your decision!

Jim,

I also held an inamed band in my initial seminar and it was a complete ring. I have read that a lot of docs outside of the US prefer the sweedish band because it is softer and so some think there is less likehood for erosion.

I would definately take into account how much you want to spend on fills. You will not find a doctor here in the US who will fill a Sweedish band because they are not FDA approved here.

Are you close enough to make trips to Mexico on a regular basis? That's what I would ask myself.

I was banded on May 9 and have lost 7 lbs in 13 days. I'm tickled PINK!

I haven't bounced back as quickly as I thought I would. I went back to work 6 days after surgery, but I think I could have used another week. I decided to work only 1/2 days this week to get some rest.

I'm having some pain right under my sternum. Maybe it's my liver complaining about being moved aside? Maybe this is all age related. I'll be 60 this month. I keep thinking if I was in my 30's I would recover sooner.

Jim

I held two different sizes of the Inamed band at the info seminar. My clinic puts the 10cm band on women and the larger one (I can't remember how long that one is) on men because typically men's stomachs are larger or thicker? They are complete rings. I think someone sent you a link to Inamed.

IMO, if you live in the states, I would get the Inamed band because you will need fills and what if there is an emergency?

I think I get a tummy ache when I'm hungry (banded 4th may) - it's quite a bad pain/ache in my belly area near belly button - It seems to be when I havn't eaten but I'm not sure - does anyone else get this?

Yes, I do. I haven't figured it out yet, and I 'm still on liquids. Maybe it will change when I start eating mushies on WEDNESDAY!!! :hungry:

Sorry 3loves, :eek: I'm already having to share Mr. Urban with that skinny goddess Nicole Kidman.... I couldn't handle having to share him with more of you gorgeous women! He and I need our quality time together you know...:faint:

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Good Luck to those of you being banded on Wednesday and Thursday!:gluck:

Prayers and Best Wishes going out to....

dascjp1 & Sister,junglejim,FREE-TO-BE,Murphles &Tracyd!!

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Looks like those of you already banded are moving right along.. Congrats on the weight loss!:whoo: :whoo:

3loves - did you get the BB yogurt at Walmart? I'll have to give it a try! Thanks!

Well, I guess that leaves me out, huh? The long legged blondes always get the good guys. Enjoy your "quality" time together.....I'm sure it's time well spent. :heh:

Yes, I did get the BB yogurt at Wal-Mart. I can't get that blackberry out of my mind, it was that good. YUMMY!!

Just a bit of info for those of us still doing our blenderized phase. I have always liked the Bear Creek brand of Cheddar Broccoli soup, it's an instant soup in a bag. So I figured I could eat it during this phase. Well the broccoli chunks are a bit bigger than I remembered. So, I used this cool shaker from Pampered Chef to sift the big pieces out. The shaker looks like any salt shaker but has a domed screen instead of holes. It sifted so perfectly. If anyone else has an instant soup that might need 'refined', I'd recommend trying this.

Ooo... I have that shaker somewhere. It used to hold sugar and cinnamon. :omg: I'll get it out and ready. What a great tip!!! THANKS!!!

Hey! I saw that soup mix in the store the other day and wondered if it was good... now I'll have to try it! I've got one of those shakers too! great Idea!

Hello everyone! It's exciting - 3 more days and I'm getting banded! :clap2::cheer2::banana

I'm nervous but I know that it the right way to go in my life so I can get healthier.

Best of luck everyone who is being banded really soon too! And to those who have already been banded, thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us about to be banded. It is so helpful!:nervous

Ooo... I have that shaker somewhere. It used to hold sugar and cinnamon. :omg: I'll get it out and ready. What a great tip!!! THANKS!!!

Hey 3loves are you ready? Your big day is coming up. I am so excited for you. Have you been walking?

Good Luck and Congratulations Everyone

Well..its 3 days for me too! Monterray here I come. Im being banded by Dr, Sanchez....anyone else??? Im trying to keep super busy and not think too much about it...but there are moments I just cant help it. :help:

I can feel the excitement and the love....thanks to all of you for the wonderful support this place gives me!!!

Welcome Chris....I'm so glad you joined us here.:welcome: When you get the time, try to read the entire thread b/c there's so much great info here and you can get to know people that share the same thing at the same time.

Teresita ~ Yes, I've been walking 20 min a day. My boys walk with me. Just yesterday, my 3 yr old said, "Mommy, where's your exercise?". Gave me a good laugh. You keep me inspired and your little avatar just makes me want to walk!!

GreatDame ~ WooHoo....Friday is coming....hang on!!