kimmiechelle

HELP !! I was banded on Oct 5th and I have only lost 22 lbs and I am very frustrated by the whole thing. I have recently started excersing and I have had 1.7 cc in a 10 band. Any advice. I am not sure if I need another fill, I still get some types of food hung up. Thanks Kimmiechelle Dr. Rumbaut Oct. 5th, 2006

I love Dr. Rumbaut, and his staff is great. I have had several questions since returning to the states and they are always glad to help. I had the best care by the nurses at the hospital. I have never seen such a clean hospital before. I would do it again.

I heard that there is a nurse in Coffeyville Kansas that will do fills. Does anyone have her name.

I am looking for a Oklahoma ( or near) that will accept Mexico Bandsters

WOW- I am not sure if I would want to watch on my own body. But when I get all my weight off I also will need a tummy tuck. You are such an insipiration to me. I am about the same weight as when you started, and I also used Dr. Rumbaut. Thanks for sharing so much about the tummy tuck. Did you have the option of being asleep during you operation, or is the block the only way your surgeon does it.

Telly Did I understand you right in an earlier post, that you were awake during your tummy tuck???? Kimmiechelle 237/227/155 Dr. Rumbaut Oct 5th 2006

Cool.... I love sushi, and I was banded Oct. 5th, and was worried that I wouldn't be able to eat it again. Thanks for sharing !!!!

I just use regular pillows. If I position them right it feels great. You just need something for support if you are going to lay on your side. One word of advice, get some gas-x or Malox, you will need it. Good Luck

That is a good idea. I am not using a straw, and I am trying to take small sips. The shakes and the soups do not give me as much gas as the water. I am chewing up the gas x like it is candy. It does help some. I am going to try the walking and see if that helps.

I am only one week post op. and I am having trouble getting enough Water in for the day. It seems that when I drink water, I get alot of air and end up getting alot of gas. I don't know if I am afraid of drinking of water ( because I will be in pain later)or what the problem is, I am not using a straw, and I am taking small sips. I need help. I am very constipated because I am not getting enough water. I am still on the liquid stage, and I tolerate Soups, shakes fine with very few problems, but it is the water. Any suggestions would be helpful. I have lost 10 lbs so far, but I have been at a standstill for 2 days, because of the lack of water. Thanks Kimmiechelle 237/227/155 Dr. Rumbaut Oct 5th 2006

My stitches will dissolve on their own. I had my surgury on Oct. 5th by Rumbaut. I cannot get enough water down. It seems that everytime I swallow I get air. Where did you have your surgery?

Thanks so much for your response. I will say that it is easy to look at other people's weight loss on this board, and say if only I had that amount come off so fast. I know that everyone is different. It is comforting to know that you had trouble with water. I was feeling like I was the only one. I can get a shake down with very little gas, but the water makes my stomach blow up. Thanks so much for the encourgement. It is so nice to know that you can have a problem and come to this website and post, and most likely someone else has had the same problems.

Hello all you October Bandsters. I was banded on Oct. 5th in Mexico, but Dr. Rumbaut. I have lost 10 lbs, but I am having lots of problems with gas. I have heard this is normal, I hope so. I seems that it is stuck in my stomach and won't move anywhere. Good luck to everyone!!! Kimmiechelle Banded Oct 5th 237/227/165

I am new to the board. I have been a looker for several months, and have found this site very informative. I am scheduled to be banded on Oct. 5th by Dr. Rumbaut in Mexico. I am excited and nervous at the same time. My weight has gone up and down for many years, and I am glad that I will be given such a great tool to help me get my weight under control. :clap2:

I have a question regarding the preop diet. I only have to be on the liquid diet for 3 days before and 2 weeks after the band. I was given a list of liquid foods that I can drink, but I have never been on a liquid diet that long. I am wondering how I will make it that long? Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks Kimmiechelle Oct 5th the big day

I am getting my band on Oct. 3rd. I am nervous about my decision. I have always been overweight, and I have been on to many diets to count. I am excited that I will finally have a tool to help my along my journey.

I am getting my band on Oct. 3rd. I am nervous about my decision. I have always been overweight, and I have been on to many diets to count. I am excited that I will finally have a tool to help my along my journey.

I am new to the board and I am trying to decide if I want to be banded.:paranoid I am wondering who has been banded the longest and if you have had any complications, if so what are they. Alot of the postings on this board are from people that have been recently banded. I am interested in the longterm effects of the band. Thanks so much Kimmiechelle:)