amsderb 1 Posted May 12, 2008 SueAZ...welcome...also you are a May Flower like me! My day is just behind you at 5/28... Who is your surgeon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristeyK 8 Posted May 12, 2008 I have no tips for you YET. My surgery is set for Wednesday, so anything I learn between then and your surgery I'll pass it along! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SueAZ 3 Posted May 12, 2008 I'm using Dr Daniel Fang out of St Lukes. I started with Bridges weight loss group. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amsderb 1 Posted May 14, 2008 [quote=SueAZ;839549]I'm using Dr Daniel Fang out of St Lukes. I started with Bridges weight loss group. :tongue2:good for you! I will be at Scottsdale Shea Campus....I live in Mesa though! :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LapBand4Me 0 Posted May 17, 2008 Hello! Good luck on your new adventure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elaine3758 6 Posted May 26, 2008 Hi, I'm in Tempe went to DR Johnson through the Bridges program. He is in Mesa. Great experience I would highly recommend him. I was banded 5/16/08 Elaine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SueAZ 3 Posted May 26, 2008 Day 3 out of surgery, does anybody else have trouble burping. I can't seem to. I've used gas x and it helps a lot. I can't believe I'm saying this but I would love to burp. What a dumb issue to have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WASaBubbleButt 41 Posted May 26, 2008 Day 3 out of surgery, does anybody else have trouble burping. I can't seem to. I've used gas x and it helps a lot. I can't believe I'm saying this but I would love to burp. What a dumb issue to have. The day of and after surgery people would kill to fart. Days two and three and maybe a little longer and you want to burp. ;o) It's the stoma swelling, we all go through it. Welcome newbie!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redmtnwolf 0 Posted May 26, 2008 I have just started the wheels in motion to have lap band. I live in NE Mesa, and went and met with Dr Chen at Banner Gateway last week, and start my "6 months." I am looking forward to following everyone's progress! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristeyK 8 Posted May 26, 2008 The day of and after surgery people would kill to fart. Days two and three and maybe a little longer and you want to burp. ;o) It's the stoma swelling, we all go through it. Not that I'm SO FAR ahead of her, but I have to TOTALLY agree!!! I looked at my husband on my second day home and said "I cannot believe I am saying this, but I would almost kill someone for the ability to have a REALLY GOOD fart!" UGH!!! The burping will come SOON. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristeyK 8 Posted May 26, 2008 I have just started the wheels in motion to have lap band. I live in NE Mesa, and went and met with Dr Chen at Banner Gateway last week, and start my "6 months." I am looking forward to following everyone's progress! Good luck with everything. Make sure you let us know how you're doing with everything! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WASaBubbleButt 41 Posted May 26, 2008 I have just started the wheels in motion to have lap band. I live in NE Mesa, and went and met with Dr Chen at Banner Gateway last week, and start my "6 months." I am looking forward to following everyone's progress! Congrats! You'll have to join us for monthly lunches we bandsters have. KittenQutie is going to take over the list. She's better at it than I am! ;o) If you want to join us just send me your email address (PM) and I'll add you and anyone else that wants to join us. It's not a bad idea to get to know lots of banded folks in real time so when you have a question you can just pick up the phone and call. Especially after surgery you'll have lots of questions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amsderb 1 Posted May 26, 2008 HI all...just checking in... Hey REdmntwolf....I live in Mesa too! Well, my day is almost here! UGH!!!! You all know the feeling of "Lets get it over...OMG...what am I about to do?" Yea, so I have to clean today and make sure I have everything in order.....I will be a busy bee! Take Care Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SElaine 3 Posted May 26, 2008 Hey.... congrats to you that have recently been banded!!!! Welcome redmtnwolf and good luck with your 6 month diet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ezma 2 Posted May 26, 2008 I have just started the wheels in motion to have lap band. I live in NE Mesa, and went and met with Dr Chen at Banner Gateway last week, and start my "6 months." I am looking forward to following everyone's progress! Welcome Redmtnwolf! I had my surgery done at Banner Gateway too. Great group of doctors and nurses. I had Dr. Schuster and love him. I'm sure you'll be very happy with the whole thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites