trinitydad

Congrats on your success...I'm down 47 lbs since banding 3/4/08...had my first fill of 6cc's last week...don't feel the restriction I want...scheduled for 6/12 for 2nd fill. Wishing you continued success!!

Diva...my heart goes out to you....I made the same mistake and took 2 pills at the sametime(what was I thinking...the "good old days???)Proceed to take a teaspoon of egg salad...within seconds I had the equivalent of wallpaper paste sitting on my chest...I too vomit from my toes but fortunately that didn't happen this time...the pills came up and all was fine with the world...but for those few minutes....HELL ON EARTH!! Down 47 pounds since 3/4/08...Good Luck!

Banded 3/4/08...Dr. Murr Tampa General Hospital...down 47 lbs and had my first fill this past Thursday...6cc's...don't feel the restriction I had when first banded...will wait 2 weeks and go back for more if things don't change...Good luck March Bandsters!

Had my first fill this week...6cc's and I don't feel any different!! Will wait two weeks and if things don't change I WILL be back for more!!

Ah Tex....a Barbequed steak.....first thing on my list!!! I've pureed just about everything in site!! BORING....but the 20lb weight loss has been enjoyable! Like you I grab that V8 to quiet the growling lion! Very pleased with how smooth things are going...

Hi Gang...Alright the honeymoon is over...it's one week today since surgery and I am starving! Anyone else begining "BANDSTER HELL"?

I'm right there with you texgirly...your getting more down than me...I have no desire to eat or drink. I force myself to do it...I don't want to dehydrate. Eating the cream soups...so far so good!!

I go back in 4 weeks...I started "mushies" today...not very appealing...drinking protein water. When do you get your first fill?

Hi everyone....surgery was on the 4th, stayed overnight and feel like a million bucks! No drama here....just sorry I waited so long!! good luck everyone.....

Hey Texgirly....Me Too!! Liquids all day...have to be at the hospital 5:30 for 7:30 procedure!! Overnight stay only because I have a tendency to clot. Hopefuly in 30 minutes my life will be forever changed tommorrow. It's 4:00 now and my stomach is rumbling..."feed me".....Good luck and stay in touch!

Did my pre/op yesterday...all went well and being banded tuesday 3/4 @ 7:30A.M. Liquids only all day Monday....let the games begin!!! Good Luck everyone....

Hi Troops! Well I did the pre/op visit yesterday...met with the surgery team and everything is a go!! All the visit entailed was an x-ray, labs, ekg...only have to do a liquid diet Monday...arrive 5:30 Tuesday morning and showtime is 7:30!! All the "what ifs" went out of my head and I am ready to go!! Good luck everyone!

Being banded 3/4....my doctor requires an overnight stay....Good Luck!

Hi Nana!! Good luck to YOU!! I have pre/op tommorrow....did you do yours yet and what exactly did this entail? They told me to plan spending the day......ut oh!!

Thanks for all of your support!! Thursday pre/op testing is coming up...I AM ready and wish I was in the O.R. right now!! Good luck to everyone...lets keep in touch...Tom

Kat...your words are inspiring and so true....single father of 2 ages 11 and 7...being banded 3/4/08 and am in the "what ifs" stage myself...but will positively go through with this surgery...to be able to run and be free with my kids is something I can't wait for...Disney here we come!!

Hi March Bandsters!! 2/28 pre/op for me and banding 3/4....anyone else getting cold feet or second thoughts??? I am definetly doing it but the "what ifs" are taking over my thoughts.....HELP!!!!

Did you try Dr. Murr at Tampa General? I'm being banded 3/4 with him...very thorough, kind and patient...will answer as many questions as you can ask!! Good luck in your search...Tom

Being banded 3/4 at Tampa General with Dr. Murr...pre/op 2/28...Good Luck to all!!

Congrats on your 3/4 date...mine too...pre/op 2/28!! ...FINALLY!!

March 4 for me too....Tampa General with Dr. Murr!! Pre-op diet a must for Murr's patients...the more you lose the easier it is to navigate around the liver in order to place the band around the stomach laporascopically.Can't wait to get this monkey off my back!! Good luck to all!

I don"t know what it is, but I am eating like a monkey with both hands and feet!! With a surgery date of 3/4/08 and 20lbs to be off by then, what am I thinking??? Took 11 off so far but at the rate I'm going it will all be back by March...

You will feel like a circus animal with all the hoops you MUST jump through....but keep your eye on the prize...it will all come together.I would make it clear to your M.D. that this is the route you ARE taking...why don't you attend a seminar...the staff there will be more than happy to get the ball bouncing! My surgery is set for 3/4/08 at Tampa General with Dr. Murr. Best wishes to you.....

Thanks nbkight! March can't come soon enough...this weight (360) has been a killer on my spine...looking forward to being more active with my 2 kids (7/11). Good luck to all....Tom

Good luck and best wishes! My date is 3/4/08...can't wait!