Just Banded

khoelscher · April 18, 2005

Hi All,

Just joined the site today and someone mentioned I should post an intro here. I was just banded last Friday, 4/15 in Tijuana by Dr. Ortiz. Everything went great and I am already back at work, just from home since I normally travel every week (lifting a suitcase would be a little tough :cross-eye ).

I look forward to chatting with many of you and following all the great support I have seen on this site to get me through the next few weeks of liquid "hell".

KH:)

Mita · April 18, 2005

Welcome KH

Seems you bounced right back in to action. Good for you

Don't over due it get your rest when you can. The liquid phase will pass fast you will see.

Alexandra · April 18, 2005

Congratulations, KH, and welcome to LBT!! Take care of yourself and heal well.

one too many · April 18, 2005

Lovely to have you on board as they say.Good luck with your new journey I can only imagen to be thinner will be like a fairlytale come true and you will be there soon.By reading alot of the posts you will see how successful this is.All the best

Annette

geochic77 · April 19, 2005

I'm so happy to hear how well you're doing. Remember that the first week of liquids is the worst. You'll make it through. Congrats!

bandit · April 19, 2005

Hi nice to see u here. Its great to hear from someone who is doing so well with their band in such a short time. Gives me hope! U should put a ticker on ur signiture so we can follow ur progress. U will like it here, (these people are crazy at this sight)

geochic77 · April 19, 2005

I wish I was able to say I did so well after surgery. I had what people might consider to be a horror story. I was so close to an emotional and physical breakdown. I was banded on 4/1. Surgery took 1 1/2 hours and almost went from laparoscopic to open method. I was unable to keep ANY food or Water down for 11 days. During that time, I lost 30 lbs. Yep...30 lbs in 11 days! I was admitted at the hospital twice for dehydration and scoped a total of three times before my second surgery on 4/11. Luckily, all it took was to push my band up a little. Now, looking back, I still don't regret my decision. Although I'm still recovering from two surgeries now and have more pain and discomfort associated with last week's surgery, I'm so happy with my new band. I wouldn't wish what I went through on anyone, but I know it'll be worth it. All the guys at this site really helped me through perhaps THE roughest time in my life. For that, I will always be grateful.

KarenB · April 19, 2005

Hi KH. Glad you had such a good experience. So did I. I love both Drs. Ortiz & Martinez, they're so terrific & caring. Keep up the good work & keep us posted.

Karen

the best me · April 19, 2005

Hey KH!! Glad to see you made it here to the intro page. Isn't everyone nice?!! Just wanted to say Welcome!

Rae · April 19, 2005

Nice to meet you KH. Congrats on you banding and for doing so well. Soon to be banded here too. Lot of luck to you.

slimmer sue · April 19, 2005

Hi KH, I'm so glad to hear that banding went great. Its good to hear a great outcome. Some of these horror stories you read on hear is enough to make me change my mind. I'll be banded in 2 days. Rest and keep healing!!!

Iluvharleys · April 19, 2005

KH - Welcome to bandland! It only gets better each day!

gunn4ya · April 19, 2005

Hi KH,

Welcome to Bandland. I hope all goes well with you. liquid phase can be fun you just have to be creatively thinking when drinking those broths and creamy Soups. Believe me mushy stage will come fast and scrambled eggs never tasted so good.