cosmo24

Thanks for all words of encouragement. I will just keep going one day at a time. Thanks Annie

Hello, I just found this thread. I am Annie. I was banded on Jan 25, 2008 by Dr. Scott at Depaul. I have to agree that there office is great. They are very helpful. I have lost 12lbs since Surgery. I get my first fill on March 6th. I am scared of the fill, but sure I am overreacting. I am trying to stick to liquids as much as I can. Do not feel much restriction so I am scared to eat. I don't want to overeat. I do get full very quickly and that's good t/wIRccsM/weight.png[/img]

I am just now starting to feel hungry again. It dose'nt take much to make me feelI full which is a good thing. I really like that I can now have cottage cheese. I love it. Fat free of course. Before the surgery I could eat a whole carton now two teaspoons and I'm good. If the weather would break here (Rain) I would walk the dog. I really want to walk. It makes me feel good and it gets the gas to go away. So much for now will write more later.

I am just now starting to feel hungry again. It dose'nt take much to make me feelI full which is a good thing. I really like that I can now have cottage cheese. I love it. Fat free of course. Before the surgery I could eat a whole carton now two teaspoons and I'm good. If the weather would break here (Rain) I would walk the dog. I really want to walk. It makes me feel good and it gets the gas to go away. So much for now will write more later.

I just had surgery with Dr. Scott at DePaul. It was a really good experience. He is nice and his staff is super nice. The hospital was really nice also. Had a private room and the nurses were very good. Hope this helps you. Good luck in your journey.

I think you have to get a mind set that this is a tool, not a cure. I just got banded last week and I am learning that. It's a lifetime committment, but the best desision I've ever made. Good Luck with your choice. I would say go for it!

Hi Everyone, I'm Annie from St Louis. I was just banded on the 25th of January. I am really glad I found this thread. Sounds like everyone is doing well. I am feeling good, a little sore where my port is. I get my staples out tomorrow. I wish they would have used stiches instead. Talk to you later. Thanks to whomever started this thread. A

I had my surgery Friday the 25th. I came home yesterday. I really do not feel any resriction but I am still on liquids. I am so happy and motivated by this. I can't wait to see whatthe future holds. My doctor and hospital were wonderful. I am in St Louis MO and went to DePaul Hospital with Dr. Scott. He was very nice the day of surgery. I did not see him when I was discharged. The hospital staff were great. Very caring and friendly. Hope everyone has as good an experience as me.

I have been doing really well. I don't feel hungry, and I am walking the dog more than once a day. I hope I can keep going like this.

I have been doing really well. I don't feel hungry, and I am walking the dog more than once a day. I hope I can keep going like this.

Oakie Sunshine, Sorry to hear about your problems. Can you get COBRA from your job and pay that insurance so you don't have to pay for surgery? Just a thought. It's required by law that they offer you insurance. Just a thought. Good Luck to you Como24

I had bulimia for some years. My psychiatrist appoved me ( he wrote a letter of approval) I did get appoved because I have not been bulimic for sometime now and I have been honest with the doctors. Hope you get approved.

I do not have a scale because I would get obssessed with it. I am just going to go to the doctor and get my weight. Cosmo24

I am 3 days post surgery and I am doing just great. I am not hungry and seem to be very satisfied with the Protein drinks. I am going to try pureed soup tonight for dinner. This has been a great experience so far.

I am 3 days post surgery and I am doing just great. I am not hungry and seem to be very satisfied with the Protein drinks. I am going to try pureed soup tonight for dinner. This has been a great experience so far.

I had my surgery Friday the 25th. I came home yesterday. I really do not feel any resriction but I am still on liquids. I am so happy and motivated by this. I can't wait to see whatthe future holds. My doctor and hospital were wonderful. I am in St Louis MO and went to DePaul Hospital with Dr. Scott. He was very nice the day of surgery. I did not see him when I was discharged. The hospital staff were great. Very caring and friendly. Hope everyone has as good an experience as me.

GO PAT"S!!! I love New England the team and the area. Rock On!!

I am having the surgery on Friday. I am a little scared but feel I can do this. This site has helped a great deal. I have only been on it for a few days but it has really answered all my questions. Good Luck Annie

Ross07 Hello I am also in STL. I am having surgery Friday with Dr. Scott. How was your surgery? Is recovery o.k.? Annie (Cosmo24)

I am having my surgery on Friday. I am so excited. This web site is great. I am more worried about being away from home for a night than the surgery itself. I got a membership to the YMCA. I can't wait to work out. It will be even better when I can swim. I hope I keep posting here. I tend to not write a journal as much as I should. I'll write more after my surgery.

I am having my surgery on Friday. I am so excited. This web site is great. I am more worried about being away from home for a night than the surgery itself. I got a membership to the YMCA. I can't wait to work out. It will be even better when I can swim. I hope I keep posting here. I tend to not write a journal as much as I should. I'll write more after my surgery.

Hello, I just joined tonight. I am also having surgery this week. I do not have to be on the liquid diet, just eat very light the day before surgery.