Just Jeff

the food will sit there and expand your esophigus. I know it is hard not to over eat. I am struggling in this area also.

Sorry for not being on more often. Lets see I started in Kaiser South San Francisco on March 2008. The process was slow going so I moved to Richmond in July of 08. I had surgery on 2-2-09. I have lost over 30 pounds since surgery. I lost my weight in the first 2 weeks. I can tell I need a fill and am going in to see Dr Fisher in the 14 of March for a fill. I have not had to return to Kaiser for any appointments yet. Everything has been through phone calls. For mee the 2nd week was hard. I was at home wttching t.v. and it seems as if every other comercial was a food comercial. I was starving durring stage 2 towards the end. It did get better though. Another hard part for me is not drinking while I am eating. I dont know why this is such a challenge but it is.

welcome to the boards. If you have a question do not be afraid to ask. I had a ton of questions about everything.

Welcome and good luck!

My second week after being banded was the worst. You never realize how many food comercials there are on t.v. until you are starving and unable to eat. It was miserable but worth it.

Being nervous is normal. Just relax and think about the new you and how good it is going to feel to loose that excess weight. I had the procedure 2.5 weeks ago and I am feeling great. I am so glad I followed through on getting this done. Best Wishes.

It depends on the surgeon.

It is not an easy decision to make. I would consult with your surgeon and have them explain the differences in the procedures. I would get his opinion for the procedure that would benifit you the most. Good Luck!

I was banded on Feb 2 2009.

I dont miss waiting at the exit of the roller coasters for the family, because I was scared that I would not fit.

Yuck. Flat Soda? I will stick to the 5 calorie lemonaid drinks.

Stay motivated and stick with the program. I am 2 weeks post op from Kaiser Richmond. I am glad I have the band. Kaiser Richmond did a wonderful job.