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Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum

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By Shesha, in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals

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GreenChrysalis    1

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im so swollen i can barely drink.i have lots of pressure and shoulder pain.pls some tel me when iwill feel better

I'm sorry you're feeling badly. I can't tell you exactly when you'll feel better, just that you will eventually. The first few days aren't fun. Keep trying to get in those liquids, walk as much as you can, take your Gas X strips and take your pain meds. It will pass.

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PrtyAntOvrYt    6

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im so swollen i can barely drink.i have lots of pressure and shoulder pain.pls some tel me when iwill feel better

Sorry to hear about that! I was very swollen and had the same difficulty. Just take very small sips until you feel better. Don't gulp or it will hurt. I had to set my timer to get my sips in. I'd forget. You don't want to get dehydrated. Also try some popsicles. About 4 days in, I ate a popsicle and it filled me up for such a long time! I was shocked.

I think the 3rd and 4th day was the worst for me. It gets better with each day. Use a ice pack on your tummy to help and try to walk. I actually, didn't have any gas pains. Ice helped with my pain a lot! I used frozen peas. They mold so well.

Good Luck Dear and Hang in there!

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DynamoMini    1

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Remember - Red Robin Thursday, 3/6 at 7pm (please copy and paste)

Dynamo (michelle)

Woofay (anita)

Mal (maalani)

Tied2Bfit (dee)

Anyone else??????

Brandy *As long as DD is doing ok...*

Hi all -

Brandy - best wishes to DD and what the heck did you do to your foot?

Lap - you are wise to pursue all the input before you make a surgical decision for your husband. It always amazes me how much life can ask of us. I wish you strength and enlightenment. Huigs.

Living - you have done really well with your band. Coingratulations.

Dee - I hope the moon I gave you was pretty. JK.

I look forward to seeing you all on Thursday. Someone bring a camera, because mine is in the shop. Either Best Buy will fix it or replace it.

Hugs,

Michelle

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lizzieann    0

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Hi,

Does Dr. Kirskenbaum use the APband? I understand thats its some what new. I read about it on another site and it is suppose to be very good.

I am being banded april 4/08 In Colorado. Coming down from Canada.

Thanks Lizzieann

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PrtyAntOvrYt    6

PrtyAntOvrYt
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Hi,

Does Dr. Kirskenbaum use the APband? I understand thats its some what new. I read about it on another site and it is suppose to be very good.

I am being banded april 4/08 In Colorado. Coming down from Canada.

Thanks Lizzieann

Hi Lizzieann,

Yes, Dr. Kirshenbaum uses the AP band. I am banded with the AP Large.

Congrats on your upcoming surgery! You're going to love it!

I am!

dee~

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PrtyAntOvrYt    6

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Remember - Red Robin Thursday, 3/6 at 7pm (please copy and paste)

Dynamo (michelle)

Woofay (anita)

Mal (maalani)

Tied2Bfit (dee)

Anyone else??????

Brandy *As long as DD is doing ok...*

Hi all -

Brandy - best wishes to DD and what the heck did you do to your foot?

Lap - you are wise to pursue all the input before you make a surgical decision for your husband. It always amazes me how much life can ask of us. I wish you strength and enlightenment. Huigs.

Living - you have done really well with your band. Coingratulations.

Dee - I hope the moon I gave you was pretty. JK.

I look forward to seeing you all on Thursday. Someone bring a camera, because mine is in the shop. Either Best Buy will fix it or replace it.

Hugs,

Michelle

Yes Michelle it was just lovely!

thanks!!!

j/k!

I can't wait to see you all at RR.

dee~

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lizzieann    0

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Tied2BEFIT

Thanks abunch for your quick reply. I really appreciate that.

One more question, does Dr. Kirshenbaum put any fill in at time of surgery? some do and some dont. Just wondering. Thanks again.

Lizzieann

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Liteweight    1

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Tied2BEFIT

Thanks abunch for your quick reply. I really appreciate that.

One more question, does Dr. Kirshenbaum put any fill in at time of surgery? some do and some dont. Just wondering. Thanks again.

Lizzieann

The band comes with very little saline in it. He does not add any saline until your 4 week appointment. Hope that helps:biggrin2:

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Liteweight    1

Liteweight
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:rolleyes2::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

Thanks so much for posting this. Let's all repost it.

Reminder to send your cards to Dr. Kirshenbaum no later than March 13th

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DynamoMini    1

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VA -It's for his 65th birthday.

Remember - Red Robin Thursday, 3/6 at 7pm (please copy and paste)

Dynamo (michelle)

Woofay (anita)

Mal (maalani)

Tied2Bfit (dee)

Anyone else??????

Brandy *As long as DD is doing ok...*

Hi all,

I am going to a more Protein based diet, to see if I cqan get off the plateau I've been on. Some of it has been caused by eating too many treats, then being really on it, so I haven't gained. My body continues to change and resculpt itself, so things are happening. I look forward to seeing you on Thursday.

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Liteweight    1

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Litweight

How much is a little ? enough to get some restriction ?

Thanks Lizzieann

I was told by Dr. K that it has a few drops in it. You will have some restriction after surgery because you are swollen. Once the swelling goes down you may feel hungry again until you get your first fill which is usually at 4 weeks. Some patients may not need a fill at 4 weeks because the band is still tight. I hope that answers your question.

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