jimgail01

I also had Dr. Fusco do my banding on March 2, 2009. His charge was 16,700 (self pay) don't know about 3700. I see you had your surgery on March 24 of last year and have not had any problems. Just in my second week and finding it hard. You are the first one that I have read that was very pleased with the band. (Just found this sight). I've been freaking out cause I'm so hungry ( I wasn't right after surgery) but now I am. Any suggestions on how not be be hungry until I can finally eat solid food? Thanks Gail in Titusville

I just got banded on March 2nd. Thought I knew hungry, but nothing like the last week. I'm finally on a full liquid diet and not just clear liquids. Did not know how hard the first of couple of weeks were. Reading about closes up after a fill scares the daylights out of me. And also what exactly is PB?

I'm having surgery on March 2 and I'm also freaking out and it's still more than a month away. Just found this site and so far a lot of good stuff. Have not heard about gas pains, nice to find out the down side also. Was worried that it would not work (they will not take my insurance so it will be coming out of my savings).