Hi, I was banded on July 3, 2008, and had my first fill yesterday (8/5/08). My surgeon is Dr. Kirshenbaum in Aurora, Colorado. Surgery went well, my stomach was a little touchy for a few days, but all is back to normal now. I can't wait to see what's in store for the future.

Hi, I was banded on July 3, 2008, and had my first fill yesterday (8/5/08). My surgeon is Dr. Kirshenbaum in Aurora, Colorado. Surgery went well, my stomach was a little touchy for a few days, but all is back to normal now. I can't wait to see what's in store for the future.

Hi there, jusy wondering where you are from?? I live in Aurora, was banded 6/26

julie

What was the whole process from start to finish. I have a consultation with Dr. K on next month. What was your starting weight and height. How long from you initial consult till surgery? I would love to hear from your experience. So very interested in speaking with you especially since you were just banded. :w00t:

Hi! I live in Aurora too.

The whole process was quite easy.

I am 5 feet, on a good day, and weight started at 197. I have currently lost 10 lbs.

The day of my consultation (mid May) I scheduled my surgery date, Marilyn had told me it would be a ways out, then suggested the first week in June, but I was unable to schedule that soon, so I chose July 3rd. I was also given an appointment for pre-op for about 3 days before surgery. I was contacted by Paula the nutritionist for a consultation with her which was held by phone, very convenient. Dr. K has two locations for surgery, one at Parker Adventist (closest for me) and another (not sure what center). I had post-op appointment a week later, and my first fill about 5 weeks later, with the second scheduled in another month. Dr. K is great, he is so laid back, very informative, and doesn't pressure you on anything. I was more nervous going in for the first fill than the actual surgery. Don't know why, it was a piece of cake.

Good luck, let me know how it goes.

How many fills have you had? What is the capacity of your band and what is your fill at?

hi. welcome to LBT. best of luck to you.