Newly Banded from Boston

Babytaffah · June 10, 2006

Hi,

I was banded on May 30th by Dr Jones at BIDMC in Boston. All has gone very well with the exception of some SERIOUS gas pain in my left shoulder for about a week after surgery.

I lost 12 LBS my first week so, I am VERY EXCITED!!!!

I, unfortunately, have found myself getting hungry ALOT quicker the last few days tough and it's scaring me! Is this normal?? I won't get a fill for 6 1/2 more weeks!!

Anyway, thanks so much for the support I've alreay gotten here just reading other's experiences!

Bostongurl · June 10, 2006

Hey there - congrats on your recient surgery! I too live in Boston and was banded just over 6 weeks ago. A couple weeks out of surgery my hunger deff started to come back, but I just worked really hard to keep within the rules, knowing that once I get my fills it would start to change. Keep in mind that this time just after surgery isnt for weight loss, but to heal. Keep in touch.

SherryW · June 10, 2006

babytaffah, I also had my surgery with Dr. Jones at BIDMC. Great place and great folks to work with. Your hunger will come back as you heal but then you'll have days where it will feel tight again too. Just do what the nutrionists tell you to do and you'll do just fine. You must be headed back for your two/three week checkup soon and make sure to let them know how you're feeling. I believe, if you're course of healing goes like mine, that you'll be allowed to eat mushies after you visit. That is a big help believe me. Make sure to go slow and chew well. Congrats on your surgery and I wish you a speedy recovery!

Sherry