Hi.

I'm Lori, I'm 23 years old, and I live in Goddard, KS. I was banded on January 18th and had lost 13 pounds in the first 5 days. I weighed in at my pre-op at 327, and the day of surgery at 331. As of 2/12/2008, I have lost 31 pounds.

I was banded by Dr. Niazy Selim of the Weight Loss Surgical Center in Overland Park, KS. He, by the way, was the kindest, most gentle man I've ever met. I had a wonderful experience at WTLSC, and they treated me like family. If I had to go through it again I would feel completely comfortable with the team up there... they were wonderful!

I did experience some dry heaving coming out of anesthesia, but haven't had any problems with throwing up post-surgery. I go in for my first fill on Feb 20th.

I have had one, and only one complication since the surgery. I'm still experiencing tightness and pain in my chest, dead center in between my breasts. It becomes rather sharp as I breathe in deeply. It comes and it goes. I'll be fine for a while and all of a sudden I can't catch my breath because it hurts pretty badly. :mad: It's really frustrating. Anyway, I was told it was probably gas - but I've taken gas-x pills, gas-x strips, and taken tums. I even had a prednisone cocktail to try to counteract possible swelling. It's still not really getting much better.

Anyone have any suggestions?

Sincerely,

Lori

331/300

(Day of Surgery/Current)

120 more to go.

Goal: 180 pounds

I don't have any suggestions for you as I haven't been banded yet, but I did want to say congrats on your big loss.31 pounds! That's great! This forum is such a big help. My only problem is I'm getting addicted to it :mad:

I just wanted to give you a WooHoo on your weight loss! Awesome. I received a call from my surgeons Office and my bariatric consultant is reviewing my case and making sure all the 'ducks are in a row for insurance'. She said she will be calling me by the end of the week for my final consultation date and my surgery date...Then its my 2 week liquid phase.

I hope you get an answer for your problem from some who has had this problem.

Blessings,

Brenda

Congratulations, fellow Kansas sistah! I'm from Manhattan!

Your weight loss so far is wonderful! Keep up the great work!!