Just banded - newbie

John Z · February 16, 2006

Hi, I was banded 1/23/2006 in Cincinnati, Ohio by Dr Trace Curry. My starting weight was 280 pounds. I am currently at 251 and feeling a little hungary. My first fill is scheduled for 3/1/06, any thoughts on what I might expect? I have had a few bouts with throwing up seem to be over it now. Just wanted to get my feet wet and join in the forum. Really looking forward to learning more about this banding from here.

Bell · February 17, 2006

Welcme to Bandland, John. Are you eating solids yet? At less than a month out, I was only on mushies. Not sure how Dr. Curry has his people go back to eating. Are you throwing up the liquids? this can happen right after surgery if you drink to fast. That is the reason for having to sip, sip, sip.... Your stomach can be very swollen after surgery. Be sure to get your Protein drinks in, they help with the hunger.

This is a great site for support or just venting if you need that...

ralheit · February 17, 2006

Hi, I'm still pretty new. I'll be banded in 2 weeks. Welcome, this is a great place to get info and support.

Iluvharleys · February 17, 2006

Welcome to LBT and bandland!:biggrin1: You'll find all kinds of information here just by reading some of the posts. Good luck with your first fill!

Jammin & Losin · February 17, 2006

John WELCOME !!! Wishing you lots of success in your weight loss journey!!! Congrats on being banded!!! Hope you will post often!!!

John Z · February 17, 2006

Well, I was supposed to be on liquids for a week then the mushy foods for 2 weeks. The idiot I am, I was feeling good and decided I could handle regular food. Boy, was I wrong. I find I am still fighting head hunger, can someone tell me how long that lasts? or better yet, what you did to fight it???????

DEEDLYNN · February 17, 2006

Hi John. Looks like you are doing quite well overall and you have a great weight loss for the first month.

I am scheduled with Dr. Curry for surgery on 3/6/2006. I was mentally prepared until just recently I have been bombarded with nay sayers. I am having to pay for the surgery out of pocket and I really need this to be a good decision, but everyone is scaring the bejesus out of me.

How was your experience with Dr. Curry? Any advice? Do you go to the support meetings?