KevsKat

You're in excellent hands with Dr. Griffin! I was only surprised by one thing post-op: the pain at the port incision. That port is attached to the largest incision, and the first few days post-op, it really pulls and hurts whenever you move! I had a hysterectomy a few years ago and still had the elastic band from that and wore it to help keep movement of the site to a minimum. I told Dr. Griffin that he should send patients home with a hysterectomy band, regardless of their gender! LOL Otherwise, everything has gone very well with no complications. I look forward to hearing how your surgery goes!

What a fabulous group I've discovered! My name is Kathy and I live in Corpus Christi, Texas, where the roof is leaking, the tropical rains left by hurricane Dolly are still pouring, and the wind is blowing (but it always does in Corpus!). I had my surgery on April 11. I lost 16 pounds pre-surgery (in the six months of jumping through insurance hoops) and have lost 35 post-surgery. I want to lose about 40 more (I'm 5' 2" and am at 179 now). The support group locally is on a night that I'm unavailable, so I thank you all for being here and providing answers when I need them (which you've done several times already without knowing it!). Hopefully I can return the favor from time to time. The Lord bless you all.

I'm in Corpus Christi, and was banded April 11. Dr. Glenn Griffin did my band, and I've been doing fabulous! He's a wonderful surgeon and very gentle. I'd highly recommend him if anyone needs a good band surgeon. Nice to see other Corpus people here! I just joined the forum, but have been reading for a couple months and have found great support here.

Hey, PawPaw, my kids have a PawPaw, too! You're a rare and wonderful species! You'll be glad you did this for them, and for you.