So I introduced myself last week, and here I am - newly banded. I was so scared and had built it up so much in my head that I was a basket case.

Well I am happy to report that it was a piece of cake. :tt1: I was banded on Wed, the 6th. I spent one night in the hospital and came home yesterday.

I can't believe how good I feel and how great my incisions look (although my port is bigger that I thought). I also have had no problems getting any liquids down and am already drinking my powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury shakes (which luckily I LOVE) and had Soup for dinner tonight. (My doctor does full liquids right after surgery). I also lost 11 pounds on the 1 week pre-op diet. :thumbup:

I expected there to be much more pain and nausea, but I am handling it very well - and I am really a big wimp!

I look forward to sharing my journey with this board. Here's to my new life!

I am currently drinking 3 powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury shakes a day. I have a double scoop (choc and vanilla yum!) one in the morning for 40g Protein. I make them with skim milk and some ice. Right now I am getting 100g protein per day.

In addition to that I have soup for lunch and dinner. Harris Teeter has the BEST organic boxed Soups (creamy tomato, potato leek, butternut squash, french onion). Delicious.

In addition to that I am drinking SO much Water, crystal light, propel and G2. I am easily exceeding the minimum that was set for me.

I'm doing fine with the diet, but I am SO ready for mushies!!!!

So my exciting news for today is that I am doing do well the doctor let me start the mushie phase a week early! Yay!

I had mashed potatoes for dinner tonight. It was wonderful. :thumbup:

Hi All,

I recently found out that I don't in fact have insurance coverage for WLS that they told me I did. For about a day, I abandoned my hopes to get banded, especially after the not-very-helpful staff at the Potomac Hospital group made me feel like a pariah.

But then someone who works with my DH told me about Dr. Eric Pinnar. So now that I've come to accept that I will be self-paying, I've gone to his seminar and hope to get in for my initial visit later this week. I love the staff there, and of course, the doctor. I think I can qualify for the surgical center option to save a few bucks. I'm so excited to find this option and can't wait to join you on the 'band-wagon', if you'll pardon the pun....:laugh:

Hi, Tater. I have been thinking about you and wondering how you're doing. I hope you're feeling great and healing nicely. Can't wait for the update :cursing: Take care and talk to you soon.

Sheri

Hi, Chica. Just saw your post. I'm also being banded by Dr. Eric Pinnar. He and his staff are amazing. As you can also see, Tater was banded by Dr. Pinnar Sr and he's also wonderful... it runs in the family! You will be very happy with Dr. Pinnar and I wish you great success. Keep us posted.

Bye for now.

Sheri

Hi there! I too was banded by Dr Pinnar (Jr.) on the 13th. I have had more pain then I anticipated, and, I am starving! He said patients aren't hungry until 4-6 weeks, but not me! I drink my shakes and soup but still find myself craving real food. I guess until we get a fill the band is just sort of sitting there and not really able to do much. I have lost 16 pounds since I started the pre-op diet, so thats the best part of this all! Are you planning on attending the support group meetings at the synchrony office? Would love to keep in touch and share experiences. Thanks!

Lomy

Congrats to you!!!! I will have my surgery done on the 10 of March!! I can't wait!!