Cali Bandsters Unite!!

[Vera 7]

Hi Erin and Micheala,

Welcome to LBT and Congratulations

I'm in Morgan Hill, grew up in Redwood City. I've lived in the Bay Area 43 years.

FYI Dr. McKeen has a great support group that meets every 3rd thursday at Good Sam, San Jose 7pm, all are welcome.

That's this Thursday....when Erin will be getting her band! right? :Bunny

[eh2965 0]

Hi

Yes tomorrow is the big day ! I can't wait ! thats good to know about that support group thanks. I hear you get alot of information at those meetings? Vera how come you had to be rebanded?

[Vera 7]

Hi Erin

I was going to PM you but since I get this question a lot, I thought I'd post it.

My old band was an AMI-swedish band that was installed 8/14/03 by Dr. Sanchez. After about 6 months and 4 fills I had a flouro/X-ray check which revealed a kink in the tubing. Well I suspected a leak, then confirmed it over 4 months later in mex, cause Dr. Sanchez recomended I go see him. At that visit the tubing was repaired and I was given a 7cc fill (big band), a month later my doctor (McKeen) here in Calif. did a flouro fill and that's when we saw that the repair didn't work. Back to mex I went and Dr. Sanchez decided to reband me, free (the makers of the AMI band is paying for it). Dr. Sanchez takes care of his people!

I haven't had a problem since except for at times I'm a bit too restricted. I had a small fill last month. I'm still able to eat a scoop of cottage cheese or tuna. It's the hard protiens I have to chew, chew, chew!

My thoughts are with you tomorrow.

Let us know how you are, I'll be expecting a post

[eh2965 0]

Hello

Hi Vera ! I wanted to let you know it went great ! I got banded at 12 pm and was home by 5pm ! (we had an hour drive) I had alot of pain in my shoulder though when I first woke up, but it just went away. So I feel alot better now. I have a sore throat though and that sucks ! Thank you for answering my question about the re band I kinda thought alot of people probably ask you that. Im glad they fixed it and for free too! Thank you Vera I HAD to get on here to let you know how it went ! Thank you to everyone for your good wishes too! I look forward to talking to you all more through this !

[Vera 7]

Congratulations Erin!!

Cheer's to the start of your new Journey

Take it easy, try and walk frequently and sip your fluids.

[eh2965 0]

Hello Bay Area Bandsters. I live in Oakland. Was banded on August 24th. There have to be more Northern Californians. Holla!

I live in Hayward. where did you get banded? I got banded in S.F. on 9-15-05. How is it going for you being almost a month out? what are you eating ? Im curious cus we will going on a cruise when Im about a month out too so Im wondering what I will be able to eat!

[Micheala 0]

Hi Erin. I was banded in Oakland at AltaBates Summit. I am able to eat anything I want. My doctor was very relaxed about food. He kept me on fot foods for the first 2 weeks and then said that I could advance my diet. His main concern was that I not eat bread, Pasta, or popcorn. He doesn't want me to throw up. I had lost 15 pounds at my first post op appt. two weeks ago. I don't own a scale so I haven't weighed lately. I may be going on a cruise in December so you will have to let me know how things go for you. The only "problem" I forsee is that I won't be able to eat massive and unlimited amounts of food. Keep me posted on your progress.

[eh2965 0]

Hi Erin. I was banded in Oakland at AltaBates Summit. I am able to eat anything I want. My doctor was very relaxed about food. He kept me on fot foods for the first 2 weeks and then said that I could advance my diet. His main concern was that I not eat bread, Pasta, or popcorn. He doesn't want me to throw up. I had lost 15 pounds at my first post op appt. two weeks ago. I don't own a scale so I haven't weighed lately. I may be going on a cruise in December so you will have to let me know how things go for you. The only "problem" I forsee is that I won't be able to eat massive and unlimited amounts of food. Keep me posted on your progress.

wow thats great ! I wish my Dr. was that lax. Im supposed to be on liquids for 3 weeks ! I never thought I would grow so sick of Jello ! lol Im not sure I will last the whole 3 weeks , but Im gonna give it a shot! I will let you know too how I did on the cruise ! Im more worried about being able to drink alcohol though on that trip ! I figure I can have Jello and liquid so maybe I could have vodka jello shots?! lol

[MelissaE1979 0]

Anyone in California have their surgery at USC? I go for my consult today. I'm living in Burbank now, but moving near Victorville in January.

Thanks,

Melissa

[tztmama 0]

I'm in Chula Vista which is about 10 min. from the Tijuana border. I'm getting my band on Monday and would love to get together for support.

[fun4matt 0]

Who is doing your band in TJ?

[ThunderThighs 0]

I am getting banded in Mexico on 9/30 with Dr. Ortiz. I live in Redlands, which is about 100 miles north of TJ, so I will be driving Thursday to the border for my surgery on Friday, I can't wait!!!

[CaliQueenBee 0]

Congratulations! You will love Dr Ortiz! I live in Murrieta so I drove down too. My experience was great down there and I'm down 24 lbs so far.

[tztmama 0]

Hello,

I know what you mean regarding waiting fo be on mushy foods. I am 6 days out from surgery and keep waking up wanting to "chew" something.

I know people tho are on strict liquids and are having a tough time at it. I always have a cup or two of clear broth - it really helps.

Best of luck to you!

Darla

[Guest kjdiva]

I'm in Eureka (up by the Oregon border). My surgery will happen after the first of the year. I'm diabetic, and was told by my surgeon that I must get my blood sugars under better control before she will operate. And more power to her; I like it that she's tough and uncompromising.

So for now, I'm still in the research (and pre-op dieting) phase. You're right, it IS nice to have you all right here in the same state and just a keyboard away!

-- KJ