Debbie from Maryland

[gypsyscribe 0]

Howdy all

I was just banded on June 12 at St Agnes Hospital in Baltimore by Dr. Averbach.

I have read my many that they are having issues through the first two weeks and I am not any different. I can have

broth, Protein shakes, strained Soup, SF pudding & Jello, SF yogurt or yogurt drinks, SF popsicles and milk

I am being told that this is a healing time and since all of this will grow thorugh easily I will not be full so there is no limit to these foods, of course the bulk of my proteing should be from shakes which it has been. I have lost a few pounds because of this but again am being told this is a healing time.

I just feel like I am doung something wrong.

I fell good, a few incisions still hurt and pull but overall unless I burp, I can't even tell I had surgery.

Like all of oyu I have done everything else and this is I am praying the answer to all my prayers. Good Luck to all and it will be nice getting to know all of you.

Debbie L

[2GoodDogs 6]

Hi Debbie. I'm soon to be banded, and am encouraged. I plan not to weigh until the follow up visit. Post surgery is for healing, weight loss and maintenace is for the rest of my lifetime.

Good luck, sounds like you are doing fine.

[livn4jesus 0]

Hi Debbie, I was banded on June 6th at GBMC. I too had a wonderful experience. Really no pain, I've lost 15lbs so far. Had my 2 week check up yesterday and the doctor scheduled me for a fill in 4 weeks. Good luck. Keep in touch and let me know how you are doing. Have you been to the Jazzy Junes board. It's a lot of fun for people who have or are being banded in June.

God's Blessings,

Susan