Hello!

Are there ANY Eastern Iowa/Western Illinois bandsters out there??? Am I the ONLY one around here??

I have been looking EVERYWHERE to see if there was anyone in this area who has a band... Even the Receptionist at the local Bariatric center (they do RNY ONLY) acted like I was nuts to have this done and that NO ONE does that surgery.... Which may be true in this area but I know that are MANY of these procedures done in the US everyday.

Anyway, anyone out there???

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I wondered if anyone posts on this site. Why did you go to Tijuana to have surgery? Do you get fills locally? Also, how much can you eat? I've had one fill and can still eat quite a bit. I'm also puzzled about postings that say to "eat Protein first." Can you tell me why? I'm just filled with lots of questions.

Jackie

Hey Jackie! They say to eat protein first because they want you to get the required protein in, and if you're eating other food first, then get full, you won't get all of your protein in. My doctor requires 60-70 grams of protein a day, as well as 64 oz. of fluids. Where did you get banded and when? Hope this helps!

I am in Iowa City. Banded in November. I have lost my motivation. I know what I should do, but I am out of strength to do it. I know I am an emotional eater. My band stops me from big meals, but I can slide down frozen yogurt and chocolate and hard candy all day. My husband tells me to call the clinic, but I don't want more guidelines to follow. I want somebody to help me deal with a very demanding job and not using food to comfort myself. It's all so much harder than I thought it would be.

I live in Des Moines, IA but I was born and raised in Davenport. I just moved here about 4 years ago!