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Hi Dora I was banded in April 08 by Dr. Singh. He and his staff are wonderful. It was a very smooth process and the post surgery care has been outstanding. Good Luck!

I was banded on 04/07/08 and have lost 35 pounds since the surgery. I am due for my first fill on 05/29/08. Are you feeling any restriction since your fill? I'm afraid that I won't feel any restriction when I get my fill...

I'm lactose intolerate. My nutritionist put me on the Nectar products. They are lactose free. I'm currently using the Roadside Lemonade powder (1 scoop) with lemonade crystal light ( 4-6 oz) and add lemon juice. I'm able to get it down without gagging and haven't had any problems with gas. Nectar is a bit more expensive than the Whey Protein products. It can be found online or at the Vitamin Shoppes.

Banded 04/07/08. Down 24 pounds. No pre-op diet.

Banded April 7th. Down 15 pounds...

Hi All I went out yesterday and bought some Campbell's Soup at Hand Soups. (Creamy chicken, Tomato an Tomato Bisque). Very Yummy and Filling! Can only eat just above half of the container at a time. How is everyone doing with their Protein? I'm having a hard time getting it all in each day. Dee

Thank so Much! I am surely going to get out today to buy some. My dietician said that I could try to eat "cream" soups also. I will check out what Healthy Choice selections are. Congrats to you too on your weight loss... Dee

I was banded April 7th. 1 week today! Yeah! I have lost 11 pounds. I thought it would have been more. I've been drinking plenty of gatorade to help with the dehydration and drinking a good amount of broth which is loaded with sodium. Gartorade is high in sugar and both gatorade and the broth is high in sodium which retains fluids. I plan to drink more Water this week to hopefully have a greater weight loss this week. Could be just wishfull thinking.... Dee

I'm experiencing the same things. Somewhat of a heartburn/chest discomfort, when I sit or lay down. It does seem to get a bit better each day. Dee

I was banded april 7th. Yesterday, I started having dizziness. Do you think its due to the amount of calories I'm consuming. I been consuming about 250 per day. The nurse said that it could be due to dehyrdation and for me to increase my fluid intake. Are you dealing with dizziness? D

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Congrats Jami! My surgery date is April 7th too. I feel the exact same way. Can wait to lost some weight and go shopping. Time is approaching quickly and I can't seem to find any protein that I can get down. Have you any luck? Best wishes to ya. ~D

Natasha Looks like we've been approved for surgery around the same time. My surgery date is April 7th. I am so nervous and ready for the journey. Do you know how long your hospital stay will be? Congrats to ya !

Hey Everybody! I just got approved too. The big day is April 1st. I'm so excited and nervous too. CAN'T WAIT!

I hope to be banded soon. I asked this question to my doctor. He told me that if the insurance company covered the surgery, they would cover the fills too.

Congratulations! I'm glad to hear that it went well for you. I too hope to be banded soon. Take Care and much success to you!