Who's Getting Banded in August???

[mimi 22 0]

Hi--I was banded on aug. 27 and feel great. Hope to get a fill next week on the 25th. Have started getting hungrier and hope the fill will help with that issue. I read about not eating bread because it may get stuck after swallowing---Believe it! My family was having pizza last night and I

thought I would have a few bites. Needless to say, the bread got stuck and it was very painful. I couldn't cough it up and felt like I was going to vomit. The bread took quite a long time to finally go down. I think I have learned my lesson. Sometimes, I have to learn the hard way, even at my age of 54 yrs.

Still, I am very happy with the results of the surgery. I have lost approx. 35 pounds since the pre-surgery diet to now.

This website has been very informative. I love reading about everyone's experiences and how you are handling them. THANK YOU to everybody.

I love all the graphics most of you include in your postings. Maybe, someday, I will learn how to insert all those cute little doo-dads.

[DAnna 0]

MIMI,

My husband was banded Aug 13th with me and he has trouble with bread too. I guess I am just lucky I don't have any trouble with bread.

I need to fix my ticker I lost 3 more pounds YEA!!!!

Found another doctor to do my fills so getting filled Oct 2 instead of Oct 15th. 6 weeks exactly not 8. I am so excited. I live in Austin , but am driving 55 miles to San Antonio. I think it will be worth it. I was so worried about 8 weeks and gaining weight it was tough to be positive. Now I am back on track and excited again.

Hope everyone is doing great.

[mimi 22 0]

DAnna----Good to hear from you. I live in Bastrop, Texas. That's about 30 miles SE of Austin. I had my banding done in LaGrange by Dr.R Juno at St. Mark's Hospital. I could not have asked for better treatment at the hospital and by the staff. Have a Great Time in SA. Hope to hear how the fill went for you. Am a little anxious about the fill process.

[themis 0]

I'm with you DAnna, I was thinking about waiting a week to get my first fill, because my birthday is on the 15th, and I can get my first fill on the 6th. I was debating, so I can have a decent meal on my birthday instead of being on the 'after fill transition diet' which lasts for 12 days.. but I figure I'm self pay and I didn't fork out all this extra money for a band to wait.

I'm in S.A. also, which doctor are you going to?

[DAnna 0]

Mimi22,

Hey I actually live in Dripping Springs, but I say Austin because most don't know where it is. I bet you do.

Did you say you had your first fill? How was it?

[DAnna 0]

Themis,

I am going to Dr. Ricon

Fills are $150. First time with fluoro is additional $125

Of course the first intital visit also includes a doctors visit.

To sum it up first visit is $250 plus fluoro of $125 total of $375

Other fills are $150 unless you still need the fluoro which is additional $125.

They have FillcentersUSA in Austin but they were considerably more.

$425 first visit then $245 each fill because they require fluoro everytime. Worth the small drive to San Antonio.

Who is your doctor in S.A.

[themis 0]

What a small world! That's my doctor! He's awesome. My friend and band buddy is from Buda, she uses Dr. R. also.

I need to call Monday to see if I can get my fill on the 6th. He won't do it before 6 weeks, and Monday the 6th is exactly 6 weeks. Mondays are hectic though.. so I might have to wait for the 8th.

[mimi 22 0]

DAnna---no I have not had my fill yet. I see my dr. on the 25th and am so hoping I will get it then.

Yes, I know exactly where Dripping Springs is. My father's family is from there. Most of his family has either moved away or have passed away. I have very fond memories of visiting in DS when I was a child.

This was when the town was practically just a spot in the road. I always have thought it was so pretty there. Last time we drove thru, I could not get over how big it had gotten.

Let me know how your fill experience was. I don't like shots. It will be worth it if it helps me to keep losing.

Take Care---

[cproctor501 0]

My surgery date is 9-29 , feel free to shoot me a line, I would like to share experiences

[Kaytaree 0]

Good luck cpproctor.!

You will do fine. How is your pre-op going?

[cproctor501 0]

All my Dr's appointments went fine I am cleared for surgery. I am trying the "rotation" diet with no succes, My Dr. said that I could loose a little weight before surgery but didn't insist. I do however have to do the liquid diet for two days pre-op and I cant wait for that!!! LOL

Thanks for asking!:redface::smile2::smile2:

[Azlife 0]

cproctor... there is a posting on this site for ideas for Protein Drinks that will help with that two day liquid pre-op.

Good Luck

[Maribelle 0]

And as the ol' bandster saying goes... "walk-walk-walk" "sip-sip-sip"

I hadn't heard this before, but you've inspired me! What a simple thing to help me remember what is really going to help me get healthy. Thanks!

[mimi 22 0]

Hi everyone--My dr.office called this AM to change my appt. date. I was supposed to go tomorrow. What a bummer! I was so hoping to get my first fill tomorrow. Now I will have to wait until Oct. 7th. Oh well, maybe it is for the better--I will have a little more time to heal. My incisions are almost completly healed and I am beginning to eat a more varied diet. I am having a real difficult time with not drinking anything during a meal. I try to stay hydrated during the day when I'm not eating.

Hey DAnna--How did your trip to SA go? How did the fill work out? Does it feel different? l want to hear all about it. I am hoping that when I get my first fill, I won't be so hungry all the time. I am having a hard time with not drinking anything with my meals. I try to stay hydrated during the day.

Hope everybody is doing well. :girl_hug:

[yolandacrosby 0]

has anyone gone to St. Petersburg, Florida with FILLUSA to have their first fill? I'm scheduled for Friday morning but I'm a little nervous.