Banded yesterday in NYC

mediummike · February 16, 2008

Hey Jennifer - really - no hunger ! I feel the same way you do about having "something taken away from me" - I guess its that whole comfort thing that we need to deal with. In regards to Water - constantly sipping Water throughout the day and not thirsty or dehydrated. My doctor says 1-2 ounces of either fluids or mushies every 20 minutes, as tolerated. Again, the food is tougher to do, water is easy. By mushies, I'm sticking to yogurt and baby food (and the shake I make in the morning that lasts pretty much all day). I manage 1/2 cup of yogurt and half a jar of baby food per day so far. Only lingering soreness now is around where the incision for the hiatal hernia is (had that repaired at the same time as lap band put in). Otherwise, feel pretty good.

Good luck Nadian - where are you going for your surgery ?

wanna35 · February 24, 2008

Hi Mike good luck! I'm new here and I was also banded by Dr. Bessler on the 13th of Feb. my problem is that the last few days I'm a bit hungry and I can consume way more than I thought I would be able to. Anyone have any advise? I'm seeing the dr. on Thursday, any advise till then?

lisafrandsen · February 24, 2008

Hi. I just got banded yesterday by Dr. Bessler at Columbia Hospital in NYC. Procedure went well - I also had a hiatal hernia fixed. The pain is minimal -actually just the bloating (gas from the procedure) that is bothersome at this point. Feels good to move around as opposed to lying down. I start mushies today - do not have to do a "liquid only" phase. I'll keep you posted on how the eating goes. Its funny, I have not had anything to eat in over 36 hours but at this point have no hunger or desire to eat. I've line up my high Protein shake (smartforme - 35g protein), a bottle of gerber 2nd stage turkey and a light yogurt. I know I have to eat them today, just not that interested.
Best wishes to all

Starting BMI: 40.4

Goal BMI: 24.9

good luck! I get banded on Monday! Any advice?

mediummike · February 24, 2008

Hi Wanna - what time was your surgery ? My surgery was a little after 4pm and I was discharged at 9:30pm. Did you also have the hiatal hernia repaired ? I'm not feeling hunger and really not craving either. I also see Bessler on Thursday. Assume you are meeting with the nutritionist as well - maybe they can help ? Are you excercising ? - that helps out a lot...