phyl808 1 Posted March 15, 2008 This is my first post. I got banded on January 7, 2008. It's been a little over two months and I have lost 34 pounds. I was banded by Dr. Lapschies in Oahu, my surgery was great and recovery went well. I was 235 pounds before surgery and am now 201 pounds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richcris01 0 Posted March 15, 2008 Wow, that's great! I am scheduled for surgery on 3/26. How have you done with the food restrictions? Have you had to have a fill? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nurselori73 0 Posted March 16, 2008 pfrando, did your surgeon make you do a pre-op diet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phyl808 1 Posted March 16, 2008 After the surgery, I was on a ten day liquid diet, clear Soups, Jello and lots of Water and sugarfree drinks. After my liquid diet, I was able to go on a solid food diet. Two ounces of Protein three times a day. After about 7 weeks, I was still had more room, so he allowed me to have some vegetables. After almost two month, I had my first fill. I found that now I have more restriction and am not able to eat as much as before my fill. I also have to chew my food really well, cause otherwise it feels stuck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nurselori73 0 Posted March 16, 2008 you didn't have to diet before the surgery? I'm jealous. I've always wanted to go to Hawaii. I hear it's absolutely stunning there. I'm from West Virginia. Pretty drab here this time of year. Congratulations on your surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaohinani 0 Posted March 16, 2008 Hi nurselori73. I was just in West Virginia, visiting my in-laws, they are from Red House, which is close to Charleston. I also live in Hawaii, and I was banded 8/29/07 by Dr. Fowler at Castle Medical Center, Good to meet you pfrando, if you look at the local threads, there is one from Hawaii, it is called pre and post bandsters, I think????? Good going on your loss. Hope we can keep in touch. aloha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phyl808 1 Posted March 16, 2008 My pre op diet consisted of trying not to snack and eating more nutritious food like vegetables. I also had to exercise regularly. Since my insurance approval took 6 months, the first 4 months, I stuck to my program, but as it took longer, I started not exercising, but still ate better. I didn't loose weight when I went back for my pre-surgery appointment, but I had gained muscle and lost fat, so my Doctor was happy with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
disbron 0 Posted September 30, 2009 Hi! I am also from Kamuela. I was banded in April at 229 and am at 208 now. I started at 263 when i started the process a year ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
