Anyone from queens.....got lap band in forest hills hospital...

How many fills do you all have? How was thanksgiving with the band?

HI! I HAD 2 fills and on Monday have an appointment for a tiny unfill (still can decide if needed). Thanksgiving was great I even lost that week.

I got my 3rd fill last week of just .5. I can definitely feel a difference.

Good. I'm down 40lbs in 5 months. Going for a 3rd fill next week. How r u doing?

I'm using Garber too. Does he do the fills himself? Was that 40lbs all after surgery or including pre op diet?

I'm about a week away so i'm full of anticipation!!

I got my 3rd fill last week of just .5. I can definitely feel a difference.

Also, i notice a lot of people aren;t allowed on mushy food for a while, but some are allowed right away including our doctor...

How did it feel going on mushies right away? Were you able to eat much the first few days?

I'm using Garber too. Does he do the fills himself? Was that 40lbs all after surgery or including pre op diet?

I'm about a week away so i'm full of anticipation!!

<img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

He doesn't do the fills. His PA does them, but you'll see him for your 1st post op appt (1 week after surgery). Garber was great though. Before surgery I had emailed him several times and he always replied quickly.

I didn't have to do a pre op diet. I just had to be on Clear liquids the day before. However, I did put myself on a diet the week before surgery anyway. Good luck to you!

Also' date=' i notice a lot of people aren;t allowed on mushy food for a while, but some are allowed right away including our doctor...

How did it feel going on mushies right away? Were you able to eat much the first few days?[/quote']

I really didn't eat anything until day 4 or so. I had some Soup and cottage cheese. I couldn't eat much...only a few spoonfuls. Gradually I was able to eat more. Just follow the post op instructions and you'll be ok!

I really didn't eat anything until day 4 or so. I had some soup and cottage cheese. I couldn't eat much...only a few spoonfuls. Gradually I was able to eat more. Just follow the post op instructions and you'll be ok!

Thanks for the replies! Good to hear from someone in NYC using the same doc as me yay!