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the main campus Cleveland Clinic Dr. Schauer, Dr. Chand and Dr. Brethauer. Call the bariatric number 216-445-2224 and talk to lthe coordinator, Kim. Judy, RN, Fairview Hospital (part of Cleve Clinic; banded 7/8/08 at CCF)

hi; I had to be on liquids for 2 weeks pre op and almost lost my mind and my cookies (pun intended)! I spoke with a bariatric nurse at the Cleve Clinic where I had my band put in and she said you can have creamed soups and yogurt. It isn't easy but it will pay off in the end because it gives you a mind set about a new way of eating. Keep up the good work, you will be happy you did. Jugazi:thumbup:

hi, I live in Parma; also a carb addict. I can eat 12 oz of chocolate covered raisins in one day! Had banding in July, doing high protein and really watching carbs because I am diabetic. I must avoid them or I will gorge on them. Brought my A1C down from 8.2 to 6.2 in 3 months and am grateful for the band. Jugazi

I have had 3 fills. Had my band done July 8. No pain, prick from the needle is nothing. You won't feel anything and you should be able to see the barium going down your esophagus through the banded area into your stomach. Very cool to see. You may be asked to be on liquids for a few days and after my third fill I definitely see why. You cannot eat too fast, glug liquid, or not chew or you get pain. i started out at a higher BMI than you and have lost 36 pounds since July. This is a learning curve of how to rethink your eating and food in general. It can be a shock. Did you have to do liquid diet before surgery and a bowel prep prior to the procedure? Jugazi