Greetings from NC

[taybjb 0]

Well, hello all you fellow north carolinians...I am from Greensboro, and my surgeon was Dr. Newman. I was banded in July and have lost about 45 pounds. My only complaint is that everything takes so long...once I was all paid up, etc., it took forever to get the surgery date, and then they have been painfully slow with fills. Dr. Newman didn't do the first fill till 12 weeks out, and then 10 weeks for the second. I made an appt for the 3rd fill, but they have called and cancelled that appt and said they will have to reschedule it in Feb, but no book yet. So it will probably be at least 10 weeks for the 3rd fill. All in all, though, very happy with my band and the practice.

Let me know if you have questions....

Best of luck to each of you. Let's keep in touch!

Mary:cool2:

Thanks Mary. I am Bev. I live outside of Raleigh. My date is the 20th. I am scared but know I am doing the right thing. Maybe you can help me w/ some of my fears since you have already been thru it. What did you drink for the clear liquid diet? What about the choking thing?

[kiwiluver 2]

Well I had my surgery Monday the 30th. I am at home now. I spent the night and was released yesterday afternoon. No major issues to report except I cannot get my blood sugars below 130, and last night I experienced a very strange event. I felt like I was freezing to death. I had to get into the bed and cover up with about four blankets and a heating pad. This was never mentioned in any literature I have read.I am not hungry whatsoever. I have drank protien drinks and Vitamin Water zero today. Last night the same and some boullion(sp?). My stomach looks like I have been shot with a scattergun as I have six incision sites. I take great strength from reading all your posts. Thank you so much.

Pete

Edited March 31, 2010 by kiwiluver
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