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I have an appointment with Dr. Christopher Myers in Greenville, Pa. on Dec 28, and am scheduled to be banded on Jan 4 at UPMC Horizon. Has anyone used him or know of anyone who has? I have seen him a few times already, went through all my pre-op testing, and have a final appointment to see him on Jan 28. He seems very nice, knowledgable, I like his staff, but have not heard much about him..... good or bad. Was wondering if anyone had him as a surgeon, or knows anyone who has. Thanks

I had alot of gas and abdominal pain for the first few days too. I was thinking the same thing about all of the posts that say this was such a cake walk. I guess not everyone is the same, I am feeling much better now though, I am at oost op day 9. I still have some gas pains, although not nearly as bad. I met with a friend of my sisters that was banded 2 years ago and she said she couldnt believe how well I was doing. She said she couldnt even leave the house for 2 weeks after surgery. She had no regrets and looks great by the way. She told me that her husband told her to stop loosing weight, she was getting to skinny ! LOL. Hang in there!

Fruit juice will help keep you hydrated. I was allowed full liquids after day 2. Cup of soup makes a cream of chicken that is pretty good. Also Tomato soup tastes pretty good. My Dr. told me gas X or Malox wouldnt help much because the gas wasnt in my stomach, it was in my abdomen, but I did take the strips and they did help some. Walking and time seem to work best. I am at post op day 9 and still have some gas, but not much. Good Luck !!

I had my surgery 8 days ago and am feeling pretty good. I had alot of tightness in my abdomen i think from them being in there prodding and poking around. But nothing was unbearable, I just wasnt sure what to expect either. I have been walking about 3/4 mile a day and sleeping good though. I was out at the mall yesterday and could have went earlier, just didnt have a reason too.

I saw my surgeon yesterday and am scheduled to be banded on Jan 4. He made an appointment fo me to get my first fill on Jan 23 in the hospital while doing a barium swallow. I was suprised at how soon this was, but have to trust my Dr.....

My Dr.s office just called and told me to be at the hospital at 9 tomorrow morning. Surgery is scheduled for 11. Yikes !!! I am not to worried yet, but im sure I will be a nervous wreck by then!!

Thanks for all the Good Luck wishes !!!

I should have stressed.....Do what your Dr. says before anyone follows my advice. I was just stating what I have been doing myself .

On my computer, when I start reading a topic, after several people have added posts, they are all jammed together at the bottom of the page. If there is a post with say 25 replies, I can only read the first 5 or so and just get interested, then they are all jumbled together and I cant read any of them. Anybody got any ideas what Im doing wrong, oir how to fix ? Thanks

I am on mine right now.... I am suppose to drink 5 Carnation Instant Breakfasts a day ( sugar free of course ) Then I can replace 1 a day with a cream soup, SF instant pudding, smoothie...etc I can have all the clear broth and sgar free drinks and popsiicles I want. My surgery is in 2 days, so tomorrow its clear liquids only. It gets easier after the first day or two. I really like the CIB, they raste pretty good, but I have yet to have all 5 in a day.They taste like Nestle' Quick My dietician said I could have tomato soup, too. I buy Cambells and use water to mix with it, and it tastes pretty good too when your hungry. I just had a can of Progresso Chicken Noodle soup ( light) I did cheat and leave in a few carrots and noodles. It tasted pretty good too. The whole can only has 140 calories. I also like the Poweraide Zero Sports drinks. 88cents, at walmart for a quart. I drank it before my liquid diet. Good Luck!!!

getting banded jan 4.... getting a little nervous. Im looking forward to fitting into regular clothes again. Im tired all the time, but who wouldnt be tired carrying around an extra 100 pounds everywhere they go. I start my pre op diet on 12/28....

Thanks Dannorox

Hi... I also just friended you. I am scheduled to be banded in 3 day. ( Wed ) I am on my liquid diet, and have been getting tired of those shakes and getting pretty hungry. Getting this close to surgery I have thoughts racing through my head about if I am doing the right thing or not. Like do I really want to do this to myself? So, its glad to hear words of encouragement. I have tried all different diets, too. With not much luck. I asked my surgeon this past week if he honestly thinks it works, and he said look at it this way " Insurance companies will do anything to try and get out of paying for anything. So if it didnt work, insurance companies wouldnt even consider it. " Like shap said any tips or experiences you have had would be so helpful.. Thanks Eric

thanks for the info angood luck !!!! Just curious, did the fill help with the hunger? Are you feeling full sooner ?

I started my liquid diet on Wed of this week. My surgeon and dietician have me drinking 5 carnation sugar free breakfasts ( Breakfast Essintials ) every day. He said to drink one every 3-4 hours. I can substitute once a day, a cream soup, a smoothie, SF pudding or yogurt. Really they are very good. Chocolate milk has always been a weakness for me. Also if you go to www.carnationbreakfastessentials.com you can get a coupon and a bunch of recipes. Good Luck

Im seeing Dr. Christopher Myers, at UPMC Horizon in Greenville, Pa. Anyone heard of him? Good or bad ? Just wondering.... thanks

I am also on my pre surgery diet. My Dr. wants me to drink 5 Carnation instant breakfast servings a day( sugar free ) . They are really very good and if you go to www.carnationbreakfastessentials.com there is a gazillion recipes to make with them. One of my weaknesses has always been chocolate milk, so the milk chocolate ones in a blender are filling and taste awesome. I'm actually drinking one right now, with 1 cup skimmed milk, 1tsp. instant coffee, 1 cup of ice cubes, and entire envelope of Carnation Instant Breakfast, all in a blender. Allow it to ron for a while so ice is made into slush. Its awesome! Tastes like a DQ milkshake. I almost feel guilty drinking it. I also have been having a can of Campbells beef Consume'. It tastes pretty good too. Good Luck Everyone!!!!

I am to be banded next Wed ( Jan 4 ) and I looked at my paperwork and it was that same week a year ago that I had my first seminar hosted by my surgeon. Things just take longer sometimes. I had to go through 6 months documented visits with a dietician, they found out I have a hietal hernia which I had to go have a endoscopic exam. I had to have a psych evaluation. A stress test. Then my pulmonologist was very frustrating. All breathing tests came back great, but he wouldnt sign off because he didnt think I used my CPAP machine enough. So, I had to go for a whole month wearing it all night, every night. Then the results sat on his desk for another month before he would sign off. I really dont understand his holdup. One of the whole ideas is to get off that machine anyway and you sure dont wear it during surgery..??? But then the whole package had to be submitted to my insurance. Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Luckily , I was approved on the first attempt. It went pretty fast though. I am starting my liquid diet today. Good Luck !!!

You can actually see the full surgery on Youtube if you want to...

Good Luck !!!! I go a week from tomorrow !!! It took me exactly 1 year from first visit until surgery!!

Probably because you have little or no restriction until you begin to get fills. I read a guys post on here a few days ago and he said he could eat 3 big pieces of pizza when he was post - op about a month, but once the fills started he was able to eat much much smaller ammounts

Does the band eventually get filled up to the point where the Dr. cant add anymore, but you dont feel full anymore? How do people stretch their pouches and make the band not work like it should anymore? Im due to be banded Jan 4 and just was wondering ?

After almost a full year of testing, waiting for different Dr.'s approvals , I'm finally scheduled to be banded on Jan 4th. I'm a bachelor at 49. I'm good friends with the people who own the local diner, love to cook and especially to eat. I'm close to 300 lbs. I've lost weight several times on my own, only to gain it back and more. I was down to 200 pounds in 2003. I'm just afraid of failure, I guess. Only a very few people know I'm even getting banded. I'm telling people I'm having a hernia repaired, which is not a lie, they are fixing one while they are in there. I just know I need to loose some major weight or I'm going to have some major health issues to deal with. My legs hurt alot, as does my whole body. I carriedcarried rock salt into my house ( 50 lb bags ) and thought to myself no wonder I am tired all of the time. I think I will be able to loose weight , but keeping it off is what I'm worried about. I know there is alot of negative feedback about being banded also. Any emotional support would be appricieated. Thanks

Good Luck also.... I get banded Jan 4

Thank You!!!!