Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum

[marcyinak 0]

want2b...yep, I'm a hamster too! Too funny! Way to "coin a phrase"!

[ShelbiCallie 0]

Yep, hamster here too! I've tried taking a small bite to begin with, but it never works out -- I end up chewing it with my front teeth like Clark Griswald chewed the dry turkey in Christmas Vacation. The hamster way is the only way for me.

Dee, just show up and you're automatically family! Bring a bottle of wine and you get a spot in the family plot, should you need a final resting place.

[DynamoMini 1]

:hippie:Yep -

I'm back from the land of sun,:sun: surf and mosquitoes. I had a fabulous time, forgot all the sh_t around here, and just kicked back. I didn't eat awful, but drinking :beer:is another story. I promise myself not to weigh for a week, because I will be disappointed, and I am not a number.:violin: I walked at least two miles everyday in the sandy beach, went snorkeling, shopping and in general really enjoyed being "just me". I had several PB's when I'd forget about the choke collar around the neck and the "whatever" didn't go down. Torilla chips were something that I really had to chew. I can relate to the restaurant thing and Pb'ing. It is really uncomfortable, b:mad:ut what the f_ck, I doubt if anyone is really listening. However, third world bathrooms are a great deterent. I haven't figured out what to do when I am really hungry,:hungry: because I'm so used to shoveling it in to satisfy hunger, that I do and am sorry quickly. Thank God for alcohol. But I don't do that at home.

:eyebrows:

Sorry, no cabana boys, but this gorgeous gentleman came up and asked me if we had met before. I said no, but maybe I had a double and he said, "what a lucky world we live in, if that were true.":bounce: I about fell off my chair. Then he walked back to his wife.

So, I think RR is a great idea when Lap is here. You guys figure out the date. I am subbing for the next two and a half weeks.:faint:

Hugs,

Michelle

[bookholder 0]

I had my first fill today :whoo:Dr Kirshenbaum was geat!! He had never worked with my type of band (heliogast) so he filled till I was totally restricted then backed off some. I have 4cc in my 7cc band. I unfortunately gave into my husband and tried a salmon patty and got to have my first PB. Gross but not really that painful. :embarassed: Oh well hopefully I will resist giving in to him again and only eat what I think I can handle. Looking forward to meeting you all at RR (whenever that may be) :clap2:

[bookholder 0]

I actually got my band in TJ, Dr Kirshenbaum is just doing my fills for me. I wish I could have afforded to stay here and have him do the band, but TJ was fine, no problems, so I guess that was the way it was meant to be.

[Mal 0]

Hey Gals!!!...guys too!!!

Bookholder~ Dr. K did the same with my last fill and so far I think this fill is working pretty good. Hope yours works as well!

Well ladies how about RR Saturday, maybe a lunch at noon...???

[bookholder 0]

Saturdays are bad for me work all day, but if you guys go in the evening I could make it after 7:00.

[Taynuh 1]

Hi all,

Yesterday, I got my second fill (hey bookholder, when were you at Dr. K's? I was there at 11-12:30...ugh). Anyhow, I am now up to 4.3 cc's(got 2.3 cc's on my first fill), I do not know how much my large Inamed AP band holds all together), but I think I might be a little too snug. I tried to sneak in a piece of pizza last night (well just the toppings) at 9 p.m. and was up till about 1 a.m. ...ummm...getting rid of it. (Okie dokie...lesson learned...do not snack after dinner). I am hoping it was just that I got something stuck and/or that I may have some temporary swelling that will go down in a day or two... otherwise, I am heading back in to get "loosened up a bit" next week. So, for now and the next day or so, I'm doing just mushies and soft foods to let things settle down a bit.

I can't recall who said the band was like a shock collar.. but truly, I do think that's the best description... it really drives the rules of eating with a band home the hard way. I certainly do not like the consequences that's for sure... so back to behaving for me.

Tina

[Mal 0]

Friday evening works for me or any time Saturday...the 9th or the 10th

[bookholder 0]

Yes being a nurse is a blast, no really, I love what I do. I always work weekends so I can work my other job and go to school. One of these days I will be done with school (hopefully)

[DynamoMini 1]

Hi Everyone -

glad to see a few new participants. I am having the hardest time reclaiming my "healthy lifestyle". I told my son to get rid of the candy by tonight or I will throw it out. I think all that drinking on vaca got my carbohydrates outta whack. I am starting to exercise again, that always helps.

I think Friday night will work for me, so go for it! How many of you will be there?

Struggling to get back on track,

Michelle

[Rosey80231 0]

Hello!

I have been msissing in action for over a month. had to get things ready but i finally got banded Nov 1st. Dear mother of!!! I was in so much pain. I know everyone is a little different but right now I am starting to feel a little better. I would be interested to know how you felt the first couple of days after the surgery. where you able to pass liquids. I feel tight over all and in particular if I sip my liquids I fill like is really tight and It feels like I am going to get the hic cups which by the way it is very painful. Any news on the new RR meeting. I would like to go. I have spend reading your posts and they encourage me so much. thank you all Rosey

Preop surgery 10/22/07

Lap band surgery 11/01/07

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[Taynuh 1]

:help: While I am sure it's helping my weight loss...it's really as Dr. K says, "making me miserable". Anyone out there ever get too tight after a fill? How quickly does DR. K get ya in to unfill a bit? I am eagerly awaiting Monday (a day I normally dread).

For newbies... while it is miserable (it's bearable, just unnecessary), I do have to say, I'm not feeling hungry (well, mind hunger yes...). I'm just tired of the nightly barf fest (or shall I say, PB fest)(I used to like saying PB, in the old days, when it meant Peanut Butter and I could have it slathered on bread... a food I definitely can't eat while too tight)... I'm whining... yes indeed!

I really tried to cooperate too during the fill... the Water was going down so smoothly and all... hardly any resistance. I should have stayed and had a snack locally before heading north to Boulder County... that way, I would have known it was more than tight enough... then again, maybe it's temporary swelling issue. I was able to eat a small Wendy's chili later that day... although it did take an hour...

You experienced folks...do you think I could have swollen after my lunch that day and then am just aggravating it with the PB fests? Heck, I gotta stop second guessing myself here...I'm just calling in Monday morning and letting him/his office make the decision... I want restriction yes, but whoa, this is a bit much...

On the bright side (I'm a firm believer in finding a silver lining to everything)... tonight I bought new pants two (woohoo) sizes smaller than my norm... pretty cool...even the same brand and style as some I was wearing...so it's really two sizes....

Tina

[Taynuh 1]

Hello!

Dear mother of!!! I was in so much pain. I know everyone is a little different but right now I am starting to feel a little better. I would be interested to know how you felt the first couple of days after the surgery. where you able to pass liquids. I feel tight over all and in particular if I sip my liquids I fill like is really tight and It feels like I am going to get the hic cups which by the way it is very painful.

Hi Rosie...

I think you hit the nail on the head...everyone is a little different. I really did not have pain... I took one dose of the liquid vicodin stuff and that was it...not even tylenol... As for passing liquids...hmmm...that's not good...I would think you should be able to sip more easily and I would especially worry about dehydration. I was able to drink big gulps with no problems from the get go. Then again, you might still be swollen. Again, everyone is different. I would give the doc a call just to see if that's normal... it may be for you...then again, it may not be, so please call and set your mind to rest one way or the other. I don't think such a call would be a bother either (heck you paid for the service I would say...)

And remember, it does get easier and better...

Tina

[JenniferNAz 0]

Hi all!

i have been very busy and have not even signed on for nearly a month I think.

I am doing ok, but time for another fill. I am going to be in Denver November 13th. I may be able to go there and back in the day and not stay over, but I thought if there happened to be a get together that night that I would stay over and finally be able to attend.

So, is there a date for a November get together? November 12th or 13th by any chance?

Jennifer