Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Newly Banded in Texas



Recommended Posts

Hello

I just wanted to introduce myself as newly banded in Texas. I had my band surgery on 1-11-2006 by Dr. Benavides at the Richardson Surgery Center. I cant say enough about the Doctor, his staff and the wonderful care they provided.

:clap2:

Everything has gone smoothly except I have this rumbling in my tummy. I just finished the stage 1 clear liquid diet and have moved on to stage 2 of mush/blended. I am scheduled for my first fill on, of all days, Valentines Day. I am wondering what to expect after my first fill...Should I save the money and cancel my restaurant reservations for Valentines Night or will I still be able to eat? :hungry:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Well, from what I've read it might be a good idea to go on liquids for a couple of days after the fill to give your tummy a chance to adjust. Sorry. And BTW, welcome to LBT and Bandlandia.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Welcome to the board!!

Best of luck with your weightloss.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Jen Jen Congratulations and welcome to band land!!! I would deffinatly stick to Soup on Valentines evening. It will be all worth it when those scales are on the way down!!!! Wishing you lots of success!!:)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was actually thinking that she could save the money and use it on a comfy little get away place for the evening, but I'm just thinking like a man, right???

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
Guest ASPHALT ANGEL

Hi , and welcome to LBT.

I know my doctor has me do liquids only for 24 hours after a fill. Good luck!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm in Texas too - same office, but I had Dr. Jayaseelan. He is awesome. We have to be on liquids for a week starting the day of the fill. Go out with your "love" but eat Soup (actually if its the same day, you may not want anything at all). I get my first fill this afternoon. I'm nervous and excited.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey Jen Jen!

Welcome to LBT!

I will be having my surgery with Dr. Fox at the Surgery Center of Richardson on Monday of next week! Can't Wait!!!

Hope you're all healed up and feeling fabulous!! Maybe I'll see ya there sometime when we are both getting fills...

:]

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Jen-Jen, welcome! I had my first fill on 1/17 and was on liquids that day, then mushies and back to solids. Honestly, I didn't feel much different after the first fill but everyone's different. I hope this second one creates more restriction!! I'm having my second fill on 2/14--so I'll be eating Soup too. Good luck to you!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 1 reply
      1. stevieoriole

        Am feeling this right now. My surgery date is 4/1. Sign the consent tomorrow. I feel like I overloaded myself with too much info, too many opinions. Got to the point where I was wondering if I should do this. Then I thought of my reasons for taking this step and that settled my nerves. Still get moments of doubt but am striving forward. Am just going to follow my book from the surgeon. Joined this because I was told by my dietician that I should do this for support

    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×