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Hello. I had surgery on 3/5/21 in the Raleigh area by Dr. Jon Bruce. My surgery was a success and I’m feeling pretty good 1 week post op. He is a great doctor and would be a great choice. Good luck to you.

I have the realize band. Have you tried sending a message on the patient website? They usually respond pretty quickly that way.

happy new year to all!!!

He's great! He is nice and seems to be very concerned with his patients health. The nurses are pretty good also.

Hello BandedCG! How have things been going since your surgery?

Welcome to the site Harold! :smile2:

Good luck to everyone that is scheduled to have surgery this week!:thumbup:

Good luck Shaun! I hope everything goes well.

Hello everyone! I was banded on November 6th and I'm feeling pretty good. I'm really looking forward to the pureed foods. I am pleased with my progress so far. I lost 12 lbs. in one week!

Hi Lcubed! I'm making it. This liquid stage is pretty tough but I'm handling it. How are you feeling?

My surgery was on November 6th. I haven't been on the realize my success website, but I plan on seeing what it is all about. I'll keep in touch.

Surgery Date: November 6, 2008

Highest Weight: 309

Pre-op Diet Starting Weight: 309

Surgery Weight: 302

Current Weight: 290

Goal Weight: 180

Good luck to all Notorious Novembers on your weight loss journey!:cool:

Lipstix had some great suggestions.. Just be careful with scrambled eggs later on. Did you know that 50% of bandsters have problems with scrambled eggs? after about my 2nd fill I could no longer get them down and they are really my only problem food.

The mushies that I ate the most was:

Refried Beans with cheese and light sourcream

tuna with mayo and whole grain crackers (chews up nicely into a very thin mixture)

Any type of canned Soup blended with a bullet.

Those bullets are totally awesome. You just stick it in the pan and it blends up the soup.

Good luck.

These are some great ideas. I have one more week of liquids. I will be so happy when I can move on to the next stage.:tongue2:

Welcome to the Notorious Novembers. Good Luck tmbowe!:thumbup:

Good luck on your surgery tomorrow jsz24! My surgery is on Thursday.

Good Lock Roxy Roman!

Thank you for the message. As you can see, I figured it out. I'm just fine. How are things coming along for you?

Thanks for the advice.

Hello! My surgery is scheduled for November 6th. I had my last appointment before my surgery this morning. I've managed to lose 7 lbs. over the last couple of weeks. I'm hoping to lose more before the surgery.

I can definitely understand where you're coming from. My surgery date is scheduled for Nov. 6th. I think I should be on mushies by then but that is still going to be pretty tough. I want be due for my first fill until about a month after the surgery.

Hi! How has the lap band experience been for you? Have you had any complications?

Welcome to the forum Kim!

Surgery Date!

I am so excited! I am scheduled to be banded by Dr. Bauman on November 6th. Wish me luck!:tongue:

Hello everyone! I am a 29 year old mother of two. I have just found out that I am going to be banded on November 6th. I am so excited. Hoping to keep in touch with everyone about the weight loss journey. Good luck to you all!

Hello Sandy, nice to meet you.