I was banded by Dr. Soong in Vegas. Anyone else out there?

Hello!

I was also banded by Dr. Soong, last year 9/12/08! I can't believe 6 months have allready gone by! I have lost 34lbs so far! 46 more to go! How are you feeling? This website has been really instrumental for me. Make sure whatever you do, listen to your Doctor and make sure you dont eat until you are told you can do so. I know I was on liquids for 2.5 weeks and then I gradually proceeded. Did Dr. Soong give you his email? He is really good about answering any question you might have pretty quick! Once again I wish you the best and welcome to bandlife! OBtech 89117:thumbup:

Edited March 14, 200917 yr by obtech89117

Hi there, im in Vegas as well. Just banded on March 12, 2009.

I went to Dr. Teng and hes just fantastic. Hope all goes well for you.

shanya

I am only eating what I am suppose to be, have slipped and had a nibble of soft cheese last night. He said I can start eggs, oatmeal and cottage cheese on Tuesday which is the two week mark....I am very excited.

Congrats on your loss so far that is very exciting. I can't wait to be under the 200 mark. Yes Dr. Soong gave me his email, he answered either the same day or the next which really suprised me. I go back on March 30th for my first fill.... a little scared but I will handle it.

Edited March 15, 200917 yr by tlhamilton

Congrats Shanya...

so far it has not been too bad, yesterday and today I have been super hungry (they said this would happen with the loss of weight and stomach swelling going down). But I am telling myself to be good and stick with the soups, jello, pudding and it will pay off.

I have had the worst case of gas today, went for a walk with my husband and was doubled over by the time I walked back in the house. I am looking forward to some semi solid foods because the pangs are starting to get to me.

Just hang in there....that is what I am telling myself. Dr Soong has me going to semi soft at the two week mark...do you know what Dr. Teng does?

Clear liquid first week, Full liquid 2nd week ( can have oatmeal and such then babyfood kind ) after that it goes to mushies. He has an on site nutritionalist that we have to work with as well who will check with me in the first month, 3rd and 6th and then a year out I think.

I am having some pudding right now ( not clear ) but my blood pressure meds are not agreeing with my stomach when there is nothing on it.

The sugar free Jello Brand, Chocolate Mint Fudge is awesome! I get to add oatmeal, scrambled eggs and cottage cheese on Tuesday...other than that I have been eating soups (broth or cream), sf jello, sf pudding, sf applesause. So looking forward to Tuesday!

Hello!

I am being banded on the 18th by Dr. Soong @ North Vista Hospital. I cant wait...was your procedure outpatient?

Mine was inpatient due to my insurance requiring it. The nurses were great!

Hi Girl's

I hope you all are doing well.

Shanyab I was banded by Dr.Teng as well He's a great Doctor.

I am Dr Atkinson's patient. I was banded on May 19, 2008. So far I have lost 95 lbs and would do it again in a heartbeat. Good luck to all of you on your new journey!!

Fran

xo

All,

I went to my first week check up yesterday and had lost 15 pounds. I am so excited and cant wait until I have my energy back to start excercising. Good Luck to everyone!:huh2:

SweetReesie, Congratulations 15 lbs is awesome.