I was banded by Dr Clarey on 4/20/07. I have briefly met only one other that was banded there and personally know two that had the RNY there. Anybody on here from Dayton?

I really like DB and so far I am doing great with the weight loss. I'm seeing the inches melt away way before I see the pounds drop. I've already dropped one pant size. :whoo:

I decided it last year it was about time I got the weight off permanently. I have 5 grandkids and couldn't run after them. My, then 2 year old, Granddaughter got away from me at a park and ran toward the street. I couldn't get to her in time and it scared me to death. We were lucky there were no cars around at the time. This year is MY year. I'm doing things that make ME happy and healthier.

My Log in name is the same as my Geocaching name. Anyone interested in it can email me or check it out at Geocaching.com. It can be a good way to get some excercise while having fun.

Good Luck to ALL!

Hi Donna and congratulations on your new journey! Where did you have your banding done? I work at GSH and work on the bariatric/surgery floor. This is a wonderful place to come for questions and support. Anything you have wanted to know you can find here and if one person doesnt know the answer then someone will or we will help you find it. Again Congratulations! Are you going to the support groups that Dr Clarey and Dr Bruce have set up? Have they started a seperate one for just banding patients yet? I had two patients this past week who said that they still didnt have too many people with the band in attendance there and that they are mostly rny. Hope to talk to you soon!

I had mine done at Southview Hosp. it was a little closer to home. Dr Clarey and Dr Bruce do such a good job of informing patients that I couldn't think of hardly any questions then or now. I recommend them to everyone. I have been to one support group meeting so far. It's hard for me to get away at the times they have them. It's about a 40 mile trip for me. So far they have not added the banded only group. When I went to the meeting there were only a couple getting ready to be banded, none that had been banded. One of my work contacts at FedEx and I were talking last week and I discovered that she had the RNY bu Dr Clarey 2 years ago. We may try attending the meetings together.

I love Southview hospital....That is where I had my last surgery(wish it was a band however.)

They treated me great there. Everyone was wonderful, even the aide I had. She kept checking on me and asking questions about the surgery and what I expected when I got home. She was really interested and caring. I have had 5 other surgeries and this was by far (if you can call them enjoyable) the best experience I had. I do recommend Southview to anyone!

Hi Donna,

Where in Dayton do you live? I'm in Beavercreek. I havn't gone to the support groups for my surgeon because they are at an inconvient time for me. I havn't done formal exersise yet because I'm doing that ''sandwich generation " thing right now. My dad is slipping into dementia (i nipped his car keys last night, he shouldn't be driving) and I still have three kids at home (high school). sigh

It would be nice for us Datonians to get together sometime, yes?

Sorry Annie, I live in Hamilton. Right now I'm walking at nights with my boyfriend. I'd like to find someone close to home that could Geocache, walk or ride bikes with me. I'm not back on my bike as of yet, but plan to be in the next few weeks when the weather decides it's not going to be cold for a few months.

Sounds like you have your hands full! I have two kids that are grown with kids of their own (5 Grandkids). My Mom is in bad health and her husband is almost blind. Makes you apprciate your health!

Hi ... I havent been banded yet....sighsssssssssssss....but hope to have the okay from my insurance co soon. I am also going to Dr Clarey/Dr Bruce for mine. Glad to hear it has gone so well for you. I went to 2 of the support group meetings and would like to make it to more and will try when I can. However my employment requires me to travel a lot so the times/days do not always work out so well for me. I am going to try to make it to the meeting in Kettering that the group on this site is putting together. Take care and good luck

Susan

Susan,

Good Luck. I hope you hear from your insurance soon. I know it's nerve wracking to wait! Keep us posted!

Donna

I will be banded 4/13/07 by Dr. Mobley at the Cincinnati Weitht loss center. I am scared to death!!:nervous

I will be banded 4/13/07 by Dr. Mobley at the Cincinnati Weitht loss center. I am scared to death!!:nervous

What are you scared of? The surgery or life after being banded. This was my 6th surgery, I had already had and appendectomy, 2 carpel tunnel releases and both knees operated on (and gave birth to 2 kids). This was the easiest of all! Life after is GREAT! There are a few things you have to totally give up and a few habits you change, but it isn't that bad. I'm not three weeks into having the band and I love it. I just got back from Easter Brunch at Holiday Inn. I had salmon, green Beans, a tad of sweet potato casserole and a taste of a few other items. I left feeling full and satisfied. Not only that, but we only paid for a childs meal for me. I have not had any cravings since the surgery and my energy level has been overall wonderful. Only two days did I feel tired and that was early on when I don't think I was getting enough calories. A little apple juice and I was up and going again. All I can think is, Why didn't I do this SOONER!

Good Luck and please keep in touch!

Donna

The surgery itself went great...... So hows are you doing with the eating restriction? :hungry: . I guess I am doing so so :kiss . Are you experiencing any pains etc.? My large incision feels like I have a baseball under it...... hoping its just scar tissue . I do hope everything is going well for you.

Hi Chris!

The eating restriction hasn't been bad for me. At this point I need a fill. I'll be calling and setting up an appointment today. Day by day it got easier to eat just don't push yourself too fast toward solid foods.

I too had a large mass under my large incision. It has gone down by about 85%. I can feel where my port is, but it's not like it sticks out or would be noticable by anyone else. I can also sleep on my stomach without feeling it.

I feel on top of the world...and you will too!

Keep in touch!

Donna

I was banded by Dr. Siddiqui who was with Dayton Bariatrics at the time. Now Dr. Clarey is doing my fills.

Sandy congratulations on your banding. I sent you a PM. I love Dr Siddiqui he has a wonderful bedside manor with the patients and nurses. Hope that you are doing fantastic since your banding.

Dr. Siddiqui did a fantastic job so I didn't feel I could let him down by not losing. To date I have lost 91 lbs. I am on a little plateau right now but they usually don't last long. I am going in on the 21st of this month for hopefully my last fill. For some reason my restriction doesn't last very long. I guess all those little folds settle in around the band. I have a VG 10 cm band that Dr. Siddiqui told me would hold about 10-11 cc and right now I am at 9 cc. Maybe this time will do it.