Hello all,

I'm Gretchen. I live in houston, TX and will be banded on 2/25/09 with Dr. Hollis. Very excited, nervous and anticipating what is to come. I'd love to have a lap band buddy/mentor!!! :cursing:

Consult Appt:1/8/09

Submitted to BC/BS for Approval: 2/2/09

Approved: 2/6/09

Pre-op Education: 2/11/09

Surgery: 2/25/09

Edited February 7, 200917 yr by gretchen.anne

Hi, my name is Danica and I live in Hinesville, GA. I am getting banded on 3/4/09 and would love to be ur buddie...please feel free to contact me on here or u can contact me via email at nica_nette@yahoo.com...I look forward to hearing from you!

Congratulations on getting your banding date!! (It happens to be my birthday too!!!) Good all around!

Anyhow...I have been banded for just over 8 weeks now and an getting close to 40 pounds lost. I have had one fill already and my next appointment is on the 27th of this month.

I am a 56 year old female who admits that I should have had this done a long time ago, but also in playing the hand I've been dealt! So I take one day at a time and follow my doctor and dietician's advice and have enjoyed success so far.

If you're looking for a LBB (Lap Band Buddy) that has already been through it...then I'd be glad to share what I've already been through and to be supportive of you while you are on your journey.

Hi! and of course I would love to have u as a buddy.....and the fact that my date is ur b-day is so a sign that everything will be great! So my first question to you is...what was you post diet like....my dietitian gave me one she printed off a website..uh yeah...so i was just wondering what yours was like and are u eating soilds now?

I was allowed to drink 30cc every 15 minutes for the first week...then, weeks 2 and 3 I pureed just about everything to applesauce consistency...and ate farina for Breakfast. I pureed regular food with the unjury chicken Soup flavored broth...Week 4 I was allowed to begin to transition to solid foods. By the fifth week, I was eating up to 4 ounces of food at a time.

I ate alot of ground turkey that I stir fried with onions and spices then pureed it in the blender, put my alloted amount into tiny containers and took them to work and microwaved them.

I am now nearly 9 weeks out and eat regular food. I limit my bread to the 1/2 slice of toast each morning and eat no rice, or any other Pasta, or any junk foods. I cut my food into tiny pieces and chew very very well. I stop when I begin to feel full and wait a half hour before drinking liquids.

hi gretchen, just wanted to pop in and see how you're doing. are you getting ready for the big day?

Congratulations on your banding? How did everything go. Please spare no details regarding dr Hollis, he will be doing my surgery in a couple of months. Good luck!

Congratulations on your banding? How did everything go. Please spare no details regarding dr Hollis, he will be doing my surgery in a couple of months. Good luck!

I am doing great! I felt back to normal in about a week. The gas pains afterward were pretty rough, but no regrets. Dr. Hollis is great! I have lost 15lbs since surgery 2 weeks ago and 21lbs all together including the pre op diet. Good luck, and keep me updated on you!

Hi all....I am feeling really well and am a week out from surgery. I am still on full liquids and hating it! I cant wait until next week...mushy stage! It was kinda rocky at first but after about day 4 everything was great. Down 12 pounds since the 4th! I'm very excited about what else is in store!