Meow=^..^= 1 Posted June 28, 2006 I have read alot of literature anout bands... My question is ....is there a better band???? A band with less complications???? I know you are banded can I ask what band You have???? What band you band patients with????? LOL You know where I am going with this??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trace Curry 1 Posted June 28, 2006 I like the Inamed band because I'm familiar with it. It's the only band I use because it's the only band available in the US and because it's a very good band. I don't think there is really going to be any difference in results between any of the other bands whenever they are released in the US. When it comes down to it, probably a band is a band. And I'm not banded personally, although I certainly have thought about it. My BMI is currently 29.9999999. Dr. C Cincinnati, Ohio www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem! I have read alot of literature anout bands... My question is ....is there a better band???? A band with less complications???? I know you are banded can I ask what band You have???? What band you band patients with????? LOL You know where I am going with this??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DAA 0 Posted June 28, 2006 Greetings from Philadelphia! I was banded 2/28/06 (VG band). Im down 35 lbs and saw my doc this week. Hes very happy with my progress. I also have no fill as of yet, and still seem to loose. He wants me get a fill when my weight loss stops. I reall have no problems at all. I can eat all foods (even bread, basta, rice) and nothing seems to get stuck. Am I just lucky that I have no complications with food? I seem to get a bit of heart burn at times and some burning in the top of my stomach. Tums usually nips that. Do I need to have my band examined or x-rayed to make sure its ok? Do I need a upper GI to make sure all is ok? Also i did over eat a few times and was very stuffed? Would that enlarge my pouch and how would I know if it was? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MeganA 35 Posted June 28, 2006 Dr C- I think one of the best gifts you could give your patients is to get a band yourself. I wish all the surgeons that place bands could feel what we feel...not that you can't use your imagination and years of education...but the first time you feel your stomach and the sensations the band creates, it's really cool. Thank you for all you do for those of us that struggle so. And I love that you posted your BMI! Megan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clovermeg 2 Posted June 28, 2006 What's the difference between the Inamed band and the VG band? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DAA 0 Posted June 28, 2006 Inamed band make the VG band, its the larger more cushion band Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trace Curry 1 Posted June 28, 2006 I think you are lucky (or working very hard) that you are losing weight with no fill! The reason you have no complications with food is that you haven't been filled much. In my experience, the more fills a patient gets, the more food intolerances they have. Congrats on the weight loss! Dr. C Cincinnati, Ohio www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem! Greetings from Philadelphia! I was banded 2/28/06 (VG band). Im down 35 lbs and saw my doc this week. Hes very happy with my progress. I also have no fill as of yet, and still seem to loose. He wants me get a fill when my weight loss stops. I reall have no problems at all. I can eat all foods (even bread, basta, rice) and nothing seems to get stuck. Am I just lucky that I have no complications with food? I seem to get a bit of heart burn at times and some burning in the top of my stomach. Tums usually nips that. Do I need to have my band examined or x-rayed to make sure its ok? Do I need a upper GI to make sure all is ok? Also i did over eat a few times and was very stuffed? Would that enlarge my pouch and how would I know if it was? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meow=^..^= 1 Posted June 29, 2006 My bad thought you were banded...lol sorry reading so many things lately!!! After my bout with Phen Phen, memory just isnt all there!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trace Curry 1 Posted June 30, 2006 If you have heartburn on an empty band an upper GI might be a good idea just to be thorough. Dr. C Cincinnati, Ohio www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem! Greetings from Philadelphia! I was banded 2/28/06 (VG band). Im down 35 lbs and saw my doc this week. Hes very happy with my progress. I also have no fill as of yet, and still seem to loose. He wants me get a fill when my weight loss stops. I reall have no problems at all. I can eat all foods (even bread, basta, rice) and nothing seems to get stuck. Am I just lucky that I have no complications with food? I seem to get a bit of heart burn at times and some burning in the top of my stomach. Tums usually nips that. Do I need to have my band examined or x-rayed to make sure its ok? Do I need a upper GI to make sure all is ok? Also i did over eat a few times and was very stuffed? Would that enlarge my pouch and how would I know if it was? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
