Dr. John Bagnato - Bagnato Bandits

[georgia girl 35]

Hey everyone! I hope you guys don't mind that I've started a new thread. I've been talking to Terri from Dr. B's office, and she wants to email all of Dr. Bagnato's patients about this website and this support chat that all of us Bagnato Bandsters have going on. She was really impressed by how we've been supporting each other and wants all of Dr. B's patients to be able to come here and get support.

I wanted the title of the thread to be clear and make sure everyone who was banded by Dr. Bagnato knows that they are welcome here, even if they don't live in Albany.

For anyone who is interested, we have formed a support group and have decided to meet once a month.

Our first group meeting will be Feb. 7th at Ruby Tuesday in Tifton, Ga at 6:00 pm. This meeting is basically just a "get to know each other" meeting. I hope to see all of you there!

[ygwlewis 0]

I mentioned this site to Terri back in October. They were trying to get a link to this site from his website. I thought that was a good idea for those that were thinking of having the surgery to get some answers and see how sucessful we have been. I think people feel better when they talk to someone who has been thru somthing they are thinking about doing. But gagirl, you are right this will make it more inviting to Dr B's pts from all over. Great idea!

[terri reynolds 0]

Hey to all the Bagnto Bandsters it is me Terri , i am so excited to hear about this support group, it is encouraging for all involved especially if we are having a most difficult day. If i can be of any help let me know!!!!!! I look forward to seeing each of you achieve your weight loss goal!!!!!!! Hope to see each of you soon.

[terri reynolds 0]

It's me again, i do have a question do you call the support group Bagnato Bandsters or Bagnato Bandits? I have seen it in the thread both ways.

[mia31771 0]

Hey Terri! I'm glad you found us!! I agree, I think every person could get valuable support and insight from the forum. I don't think we have an official name really. We'll let georgia girl decide since she started the group. I'll send you a pic of my spot tomorrow. I swear I think more ppl have seen my girls in the last week than in my lifetime, lol.

[georgia girl 35]

We really haven't formally named ourselves anything, but both sound great to me. I'm up for anything!

[georgia girl 35]

I swear I think more ppl have seen my girls in the last week than in my lifetime, lol.

Mia I'm ROTFL,

I think I've just gotten used to showing my girls. I've had so many doctor's appointments where they had to look at them, it doesn't even bother me anymore!

[mia31771 0]

LOL, you know, it hasn't been until today that I even thought about it. I sent you that email the other day just wanting another pair of eyes to tell me what they thought and then today it dawned on me, dang I sent her a pic of my boobs! LOL.

[georgia girl 35]

LOL, you know, it hasn't been until today that I even thought about it. I sent you that email the other day just wanting another pair of eyes to tell me what they thought and then today it dawned on me, dang I sent her a pic of my boobs! LOL.

LOL, that's okay, I was happy to try to help. I don't think I was much help, but I did try. I'm just glad your getting better.

[mia31771 0]

Fill question about Elizabeth: I was astonished this morning when i got on the scales- Im down a total of 29 lbs! I only list 15 pre-op so I am just in awe of my post op loss. My question is, will Elizabeth give me a fill if I continue to lose like this? My first fill is scheduled for february 28. Which is STILL a long way off and I know that my restriction will lesson by that time, but even so- I think I'm already past the two pounds a week thing. How was it for you guys? I am also leaving the posibility open that when I get less restriction I may even gain some of the weight back (I hope I don't but gotta be realistic). How is Elizabeth about sticking to the whole if you've lost more than two pounds per week she's not giving a fill guideline?

[georgia girl 35]

I lost a lot of weight before my 6 week fill appointment. I'm not sure exactly how much, but it was way more than 2 pounds a week. I lost close to 15lbs the first week after surgery. She gave me my fill at my 6 week appointment. After that fill is when they really start monitoring your weight loss.

There was one time when I know I needed a fill because I was going hungry, but I still worked hard to keep losing and she wouldn't give me a fill because I lost 2lbs a week. I do understand where they are coming from, they want us to lose slow and healthy. I have another appt. on Feb. 12th and I know I won't be getting a fill because I've lost too much. I'll probably end up cancelling it since it's such a long drive.

I think she will give you a fill if you have been hungry. And then they will want to see you about every 2 weeks until you get good restriction.

[mia31771 0]

Well girls, I have to have port revision surgery. I saw Dr. Bagnato today and he placed my port in entirely the wrong spot. The way i was laying on the table flat made my breasts fall back and on my chest and he thought he was placing it higher than he was. I go back on feb. 4th to make sure all signs of infection/redness are gone and then if all is well I will have my port removed and repositioed on february 8th. Dr. Bagnato is not charging me and he says he will give me a fill at the same time he does the port revision. I won't lie and say I'm not IMMENSELY upset, but its just one of those things that I've got to do. My port is currently in my actual breast and he thinks it will cause problems with filling if we don't do the revision. I could wait and see come fill time, but I'm not happy with a port in my breast either, so despite the fact that I really really really don't want to have surgery again, I must. I am glad he is going to give me a fill because I have zero swelling anymore and can eat normal foods if I let myself. I'm still in shock. I called Terri crying after I left because I'm just so shocked that this has happened to me. Lord help me stay positive and not let this get me down.

[georgia girl 35]

Mia, I am soooo sorry you have to have surgery again. Please don't let this discourage you. I know you are upset right now, but try to stay positive.

How long will the recovery be for port revision surgery?

That is good news that you will be getting a fill at the same time. If you look at it that way, you'll be ahead of the game in that department. Maybe it will give you enough restriction so you're not as hungry. Again, I'm so sorry you have to go through this, but it will be so worth it. Hang in there! (((HUGS)))

[mia31771 0]

I'm having it done on a friday so I should be back to work by Monday. I just need time to get over the anesthesia- I can't take that zappy wrist thing again- god I'd forgotten about that thing....ugh...this so sucks. Everyone on the chat is saying my dr is a quack and that I need to sue. I know he didn't do it on purpose. Do I wish he'd been more careful and done it correctly, hells yes, but I'm not going to sue him- they almost made me feel like I'm being stupid for letting him do my surgery again.

[georgia girl 35]

Mia- don't listen to everyone else, he's not a quack. I totally trust him. No matter what type of surgery you have, there's always a risk for complications. I know any surgery is big deal, but I think you'll be back to normal in no time. Keep your head up and try to stay positive okay!