azqueen

yep me too. once a month.

Hi Tammy, I too was self pay. Surg. 8.16.07 Dr. Nirmul. It seemed only a couple of weeks passed from my seminar with True Results/Julie and boom...I was banded. Six months later and 50 lbs less. Have fun, enjoy the ride. It goes by quick. Lots of work learning about your new band. Kelly

You can try True Results in Scottsdale. Not sure if they will do it but that is the center I had my band and fills through. I also heard there is a Fills Center USA near Desert Ridge area which is in North Phoenix. Good luck.

I was banded in Phoenix by Dr. Nirmul at True Results. Self Pay $14,500.00. They do offer financing. It is all a 'good thing!'. Good luck.

Hi, I went to Dr. Nirmul at True Results. Price was self pay 14,500. They are at FLW/101 area. The office is just starting out. Good luck.

I am getting my first fill this afternoon and am scared! Haven't read much encouraging information about life just after a fill and learning to live with it...so afraid of food coming back up! Can someone give me some positive feedback...please?

Hi there, Banded 8-16. Eating foods slowly and chewing alot. I am not eating bread, tortillas, rolls, rice or noodles, waffles or pancakes. Ice cream too. I am afraid of the golf ball size yukkie stuff that may come up, afraid of PB'ing too. No soda. I have not been filled yet. When I do eat too much I get a really heavy feeling on top of my chest. Don't like that at all. Cookies, cakes and that sort are a no go to. Trying to be healthy...That's the goal.

On the Bariatriceating.com web site I saw a liquid Protein Bullet in several flavors. Chill or pour over ice. Thought it would be good for traveling. Are they any good? Banded 8-16-07. Going to Disneyland in two weeks. Thought it would be good to have in the park...anyone try them yet??

Hi there, I was banded 8-16. I have two stiches sticking out. Both in different scars/incision areas. Saw surgeon yesterday for post op. He said it is the end of the dissolvable stiches that are on the inside. Once they fully dissolve these can be pulled right out. He said to check them every couple days and I can remove it myself when it finally comes lose. Already then!

Hi there, Banded 8-16-07. This hasn't happened to me yet. My heart goes out to you...not sure what to suggest. Since you have been banded did you keep up with your protein each day? My Dr. says you must keep up protein. Best of luck. Things should get better...

Dutchgrl59 - saw you went to Disneyland post op at about 4-5 weeks. I am going at 5 weeks. Banded 8/16/07. Any problems...little concerned about Space Mtn and Indiana Jones and the incisions/port site. What about eating there? Any hints would be helpful. Thanks. azqueen.

Hey there, banded 8/16. Liquid for toooo many days I can't count. One week preop of shakes only. I did do that okay. DH and kids went to Panda Express for chinese and brought me back egg drop soup. I drained the stuff out and sipped on the broth. It was great. Also drinking Isopure water 40g of protein in a bottle. Have you heard of drinking cold stuff post op will cause your stomach to spaspm? Are we only to be on warm liquids post op? When was your surgery date?

August 16th BANDED - WOW. Self pay. Dr. Nirmul - True Results. AZ. You read and read on the web about it then if finally happens. Too weird. Went in yesterday morn. 8:30. IV with a light relaxer (i asked for it). Went in at 10:00 and looked at the clock at 10:50am. Really quick. Went home at 1:00pm. 4 incisions of course port being the largest. Stiches, sterile tape, gauze. Felt good yesterday afternoon. Taking Toralab (I think) for pain. Last night really rough. Couldn't lay flat in bed. Pain in both shoulders and of course stomach. Ended up on couch with pillows underboth arms. Only slept for 3 hrs. This morning really sore. Especially at port site. Hard getting up and down. Watching the clock until more paid meds. Going to work on protein shakes and water. Hurts chest like someone sitting on it if I swallow normally so I sip. I heard cold liquids may bother some. Not me so far. Any other August bandsters...Stonersmom, 7thangel - both banded on same date I believe. How are you doing?

Stonersmom & 7thangel - Me too!! 8/16. Too weird. It is finally here. Did you do the pre-op diet hell? So tired of protein shakes. BMI 38 so I was border line on doing pre-op diet. Dr. said it would'nt hurt and would be better for surgery outcome due to liver shrinking. Went to Diamondbacks game yesterday and no hotdog and beer also went to movies this weekend and no popcorn or soda. I am proud of myself for that! So what are you planning for your post-op diets? I have heard clear liqueds. Okay, so that is broth...what else, any ideas. Emotions high too. Have you noticed just how many resturant commercials are on TV?? 3 days and counting..Yahoo.

My surgery is Thursday 8/16 and I am freaking out about this hair loss thing. As if the pre-op diet isn't going to kill me or the headache I have today...now hair loss. NO ONE mentioned this to me in my pre-op appt. The first I heard of it is on this website. PLEASE someone say they have not had hair loss..give me hope! I am getting so nervous. Sad about the goodbye to eating out, eating yummy food etc. for a while. This is all so radical. Has anyone not had the hair loss issue?? Thanks.

Has anyone had surgery by him? 8/16 surgery date and I have not heard anyone mention him? He represents True Results. Thanks.

Hi vessa, I read your post and almost cried. I am pre-op. Scheduled for 8/16 surgery. Self pay...lots of $$. I too feel as if there is going to be a death. You are the first person I have read to talk about it as such. I am getting a little scared, although I will not back out. I too am choosing not to tell anyone but Hubby so far. Fear of bbq's with friends & family too. How many times can you say "my tummy is a little off right now so I am just gonna drink something" eventually someone will catch on. Scary. Then they will judge me. No more cake any time soon. Scary too. I am a sweets person. I will be battling the head games I play with myself. Am scared of the head hunger. Pre-op liquid diet starts Thurs. It will be a long week. Thanks for the post.