Newbie From Chicago :)

[Rebecca Cain Salpacka 100]

I had my first fill 6/4 she put in about 3.8 cc...between surgery and fill i was able to eat as much as 6 oz of Protein plus veggie and sometimes a carb, and still walk away hungry. after fill i eat same amounts, but it satisfies me...according to dr sarker and the nutrtionist, its still too big portion so i go back july 9 for another one.

before fill i was eating 3 meals of that size but snacking with fruit in between...now i just eat my 3 meals and average 250-350 calories per meal. i havent lost in the last 10 days or so, and dont think i will lose much before my next fill, unless i lose it from exercising.

[newbeginning79 5]

Welcome, Dr Shayani is my surgeon as well. Can not stop prasing him and his team, everyone met and exceded my expectations. I was just banded June 5th, so I'm only a weeks post-op. I'm in Park Forest, so not far from you at all. Hopefully we will get a chance to meet at the monthly meetings Tina host. I wish you the best of Luck on your new Jurney. Keep in touch.

[ashchap13 23]

Thanks! I have heard nothing but good things..I am getting started July 9th with the 6 month program. I will hopefully find out about the monthly meetings and start attending. How are you feeling? How are you doing with food post-op? Thanks so much for the kind words, I wish you all the best too! I will def. keep in touch and look forward to possibly meeting you! Keep me updated on your journey!!

[mariamaria1070 21]

Welcome! I live about an hour south of Chicago, in a small town called Bourbonnais. I moved here just this year for a work. So making new friends is very important to me and once close by going through this journey too, is even better! Nice to meet all of you! I'm Maria

[ashchap13 23]

Hi Maria!! Nice to meet you too, I am about 30 or so mins north of you, not too far! I see you are getting ready for your surgery soon, how exciting. How has the process been so far for you? Keep in touch and keep us all updated on what's going on. I am looking forward to following your journey!

Ashley

[lalaj 108]

Welcome! Congrats on your journey. I'm from Chicago and I was banded 5/15/12 at UIC Hospital by Dr Elli. Good luck with everything. This is a great place for support.

[mariamaria1070 21]

Hi Maria!! Nice to meet you too, I am about 30 or so mins north of you, not too far! I see you are getting ready for your surgery soon, how exciting. How has the process been so far for you? Keep in touch and keep us all updated on what's going on. I am looking forward to following your journey!

Ashley

Nice to meet you Ashley, I was actually referred by my current Dr. to you're Dr. if I wanted to travel North instead of South. But I have family in Champaign & go there so much that I figured this was a better choice for me. I am trying to prepare for my surgery but not easy since my pre-op apt isn't til July 5th less tan 2 weeks before my surgery date. Thankfully they gave me some info about the diet so I'm more prepared. Just gotta find the money to start buying what's necessary. Still researching liquid Vitamins, need a multi-Vitamin, Calcium, Iron and melatonin. I work nights & sleep days. Any advice or suggestions welcomed! Thanks!

[ElizabethAnne 40]

Still researching liquid Vitamins, need a multi-Vitamin, Calcium, Iron and melatonin. Any advice or suggestions welcomed! Thanks!

You might want to consider Centrum chewables for a Multi-Vitamin. Of course, check with your surgeon and dietitian. I have been using the chewables since before surgery. I buy them at Wal-mart.