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From Rochester area - Banded on June 14th



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Hi all -

Im from the Rochester area and was just banded on the 14th of June.

I hit my BMI peak of 51 and decided to get serious about losing weight for once and all. We all have the same song and dance of countless diets, ups and downs, etc. Figured banding is the last thing I'll have to do in order to get my life under control. (And yes I know band is a tool).

In any case I attended Dr Alok Gandhi of Bariatrics of Western NY (the one at Rochester General Hospital). Wonderful place and wonderful doctor.

Surgery went well including fixing the hiatal hernia. So far not much pain - just general soreness. I am grateful they kept me in the hospital for over 24 hours (as it's their routine). Even had me to do the fluoroscopy (sp?) with the dreaded borium drink. Yuck. Gave me time to really rest up and be prepared on how to drink slowly.

This forum is a godsend find. I am grateful especially for the food and recipe section as it'll give me ideas during the various stages that we all go through (liquid, mushy, etc).

Looking forward to checking this place out more.

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