I'm NEW & I'm getting banded!!!

linzchavez · January 13, 2008

Hi everyone!! My name is Lindsay and I'm 27, married with 2 kids...I met with Dr. Kirshenbaum in Aurora, CO on 1/11 and I'm getting banded on 2/6/08...I am so excited!! I have to go on a 10 day pre-op diet that I will be started relatively soon. I'm just so excited about this...I have about 100+ pounds to lose...I'm glad to have this forum and share with everyone here, especially in my age range, about your experiences and progress... :welldoneclap:

athenagoddess · January 13, 2008

Hello Lindsay,

Did you have to do the entire group thing before seeing your doctor. I am going Tuesday for a 5 week program. After you do this program you meet with the doctors. I thought it would take months to have the band surgery. Just wanted to better understand what I will have to do for this to happen..Thanks

linzchavez · January 14, 2008

It was very easy for me...I'm self pay so I'm not having to go through a lot of hoops like I would if I were going through insurance. I did research on my own for about 1 1/2 months, found Dr. K (who is wonderful) and went to see him...I was able to schedule my surgery right then & there. The dietician will be calling me to tell me what to do & provide suggestions for my 10 day pre-op diet.

ashabama · January 14, 2008

Hey! Congrats on choosing to get banded!! My experience has been great so far I am so glad I made the decision I did!! If ya have any questions feel free to ask me. (both of you)

jwright · January 14, 2008

I'm 32 and I was banded on 12/19/07. I had no health problems and healed very quickly. At this point, I haven't had any fills yet and don't have any restriction. I wonder if the band is there sometimes.!! i will get my first fill on 1/29. I'll let you know how it goes.

jwright · January 14, 2008

great job on 21 lbs.

ashabama · January 14, 2008

thanks...I've had plenty of restriction lol no fill yet but I am hoping to get one soon. I can barely eat half a piece of pizza...and I am sick lol I watch other people eat and it amazes me that I too used to eat that much....it nauesates me! But if I can help with anything let me know! :smile:

jwright · January 14, 2008

wow... I guess everyone is different for sure..... I can eat anything. I hardly feel full. I must be doing something wrong or not enough Protein.< /p>

ashabama · January 14, 2008

push the protein...it should help some. and make sure when your not eating to drink Water and no calorie drinks. and chew gum that always helps if I ever get hungry. How much weight have you lost so far?