Islandgirl

Hi, Congrats on getting through surgery. I had my surgery in Italy in June. Do you have a separate email account? You can email me any questions as jbaumberger@gmail.com I hope you are doing well with the device and sticking to your soft foods. Island girl

Hi, And sorry to bother you again, but I leave a week from tommorow and still have so many questions. What I'm wondering "today" is what kind of clothes can I wear after the surgery. That is to say, will I be puffy in the stomach area and sore? I don't know if all that Fluid will stay in my 'cause you said the Italians like to keep us in the hospital for a few days with IV's. Also, should I bring along liquid tylenol for when I leave the hospital? Do any of the pharmacies in Rome or Venice have English speaking clerks? I tried to learn some Italian, but basically, I really suck at learning languages. Thanks for your help, Islandgirl

Thanks for the encouraging words. Did you feels really hungry the days following surgery? If I put a lock on my suitcase, should my things be safe? I'm having to bring along quite a few items due to the lenght of my time in Italy. Also, is it very far to get to Venice if I get out of the hospital early? I'd like to see a little bit of Venice before I fly to Rome. What really confuses me is that some people lose weight without a fill and others have to have several fills before they feel a restriction. How was it for you? Thanks, Islandgirl

Hi MeiQua, Did you mean you had your surgery on June 19th of last year? Did you have terrible hunger pains? I'm surprised they don't put us on a liquid diet before surgery. I noticed in all of my readings on this website that most of the American doctors put people on a two week liquid meal plan. Dr. F. seems very nice in his emails to me. I was very surprised when he, himself emailed me rather than a nurse. Thanks again and I wanted to ask are you glad you had the surgery...did you lose some weight? Islandgirl

Hi, Thank you so very much for replying to my email. I wondered if you would mind giving me your direct email so that I could ask you questions outside of this public arena? My email address is jbaumberger@gmail.com More questions... If I don't get to eat for 4 days won't I die??? : - ] I've never gone that long without food. Do they let you sip on Water? I will bring my meds. Should I bring my pill crusher too so that they go down easier? I have to take highblood pressure medication. I can't beleive the nurses wouldn't want us to have that med. Is it okay to drink water and if I sneak it will I vomit? Also, should I bring along a few cough drops to suck on for sore throat etc.? After I get out, how will I find the kind of food I need? I will be in Italy for almost 3 weeks!!!! Thanks for your help, Islandgirl I will have ALL of my luggage along because I have to fly to Rome on Saturday morning for a conference. Dr. F. told me I could leave on Friday???? My surgery is on Wednesday....what do you think is up with that? I opted to stay until Saturday morning. I'm worried about pain. Do they give us something for pain in the IV? When you are in the s

Hi, I'm scheduled to have surgery with this surgeon June 10th. I'm excited by scared. I don't speak Italian and wondered if there is a pharmacy close by the hospital for things like liquid aspirin. Also, I wonderd what does he give for pain medication and how long will I stay in the hospital afterward? Did you lose any weight before the first fill? I can't fly back to the Italy until September for the 1st fill so I'm worried abou that too. I live on a little island in the Caribbean with no medical care and very few air flights in or out. I appreciate you taking time to answer my questions. Islandgirl

Scary....why the baseball size lump at the port site? Can you sleep at night or does it keep you awake? I wondered what your energy level is like. I'm having my banding done next month in Italy while I attend a conference. I'm hoping that I feel good enough to attend all my sessions. Are you really hungry or weak? Thanks and keep up the good work, Islandgirl

Good luck. How is it going for you? Island girl

Thanks for the reply. I will call them on Monday, and also asked my doctor in Italy to call. I think they may have trained with him. If so, maybe they will be more open to taking me on. Do you know how much they charge for a fill and do they do the fluroscopy each time as well. Thanks for you help, Island Girl

Hi, I live out of the country and will be banded in Italy in June. I visit Florida to see my children several times a year. Do you think your doctor will do fills on people living out of the country? I have no one on the island where I live to do this part of the program. Thanks

Hi, I am scheduled to fly to Italy to be banded by Dr. Faveretti and Segato June 10th. I'm scared and excited! I hope they are as good at this as their resumes indicate. Have you had any pain?