Hi. I just got banded yesterday by Dr. Bessler at Columbia Hospital in NYC. Procedure went well - I also had a hiatal hernia fixed. The pain is minimal -actually just the bloating (gas from the procedure) that is bothersome at this point. Feels good to move around as opposed to lying down. I start mushies today - do not have to do a "liquid only" phase. I'll keep you posted on how the eating goes. Its funny, I have not had anything to eat in over 36 hours but at this point have no hunger or desire to eat. I've line up my high Protein shake (smartforme - 35g protein), a bottle of gerber 2nd stage turkey and a light yogurt. I know I have to eat them today, just not that interested.

Best wishes to all

Starting BMI: 40.4

Goal BMI: 24.9

Hi Mike good luck! I'm new here and I was also banded by Dr. Bessler on the 13th of Feb. my problem is that the last few days I'm a bit hungry and I can consume way more than I thought I would be able to. Anyone have any advise? I'm seeing the dr. on Thursday, any advise till then?

Hi. I just got banded yesterday by Dr. Bessler at Columbia Hospital in NYC. Procedure went well - I also had a hiatal hernia fixed. The pain is minimal -actually just the bloating (gas from the procedure) that is bothersome at this point. Feels good to move around as opposed to lying down. I start mushies today - do not have to do a "liquid only" phase. I'll keep you posted on how the eating goes. Its funny, I have not had anything to eat in over 36 hours but at this point have no hunger or desire to eat. I've line up my high Protein shake (smartforme - 35g protein), a bottle of gerber 2nd stage turkey and a light yogurt. I know I have to eat them today, just not that interested.

Best wishes to all

Starting BMI: 40.4

Goal BMI: 24.9

good luck! I get banded on Monday! Any advice?

Hi Wanna - what time was your surgery ? My surgery was a little after 4pm and I was discharged at 9:30pm. Did you also have the hiatal hernia repaired ? I'm not feeling hunger and really not craving either. I also see Bessler on Thursday. Assume you are meeting with the nutritionist as well - maybe they can help ? Are you excercising ? - that helps out a lot...