Hi everyone!! My name is Lindsay and I'm 27, married with 2 kids...I met with Dr. Kirshenbaum in Aurora, CO on 1/11 and I'm getting banded on 2/6/08...I am so excited!! I have to go on a 10 day pre-op diet that I will be started relatively soon. I'm just so excited about this...I have about 100+ pounds to lose...I'm glad to have this forum and share with everyone here, especially in my age range, about your experiences and progress... :welldoneclap:

Hello Lindsay,

Did you have to do the entire group thing before seeing your doctor. I am going Tuesday for a 5 week program. After you do this program you meet with the doctors. I thought it would take months to have the band surgery. Just wanted to better understand what I will have to do for this to happen..Thanks

It was very easy for me...I'm self pay so I'm not having to go through a lot of hoops like I would if I were going through insurance. I did research on my own for about 1 1/2 months, found Dr. K (who is wonderful) and went to see him...I was able to schedule my surgery right then & there. The dietician will be calling me to tell me what to do & provide suggestions for my 10 day pre-op diet.

Hey! Congrats on choosing to get banded!! My experience has been great so far I am so glad I made the decision I did!! If ya have any questions feel free to ask me. (both of you)

I'm 32 and I was banded on 12/19/07. I had no health problems and healed very quickly. At this point, I haven't had any fills yet and don't have any restriction. I wonder if the band is there sometimes.!! i will get my first fill on 1/29. I'll let you know how it goes.

great job on 21 lbs.

thanks...I've had plenty of restriction lol no fill yet but I am hoping to get one soon. I can barely eat half a piece of pizza...and I am sick lol I watch other people eat and it amazes me that I too used to eat that much....it nauesates me! But if I can help with anything let me know! :smile:

wow... I guess everyone is different for sure..... I can eat anything. I hardly feel full. I must be doing something wrong or not enough protein.

push the protein...it should help some. and make sure when your not eating to drink water and no calorie drinks. and chew gum that always helps if I ever get hungry. How much weight have you lost so far?