Banded 7/3/08

[magaines 0]

Hi, I was banded on July 3, 2008, and had my first fill yesterday (8/5/08). My surgeon is Dr. Kirshenbaum in Aurora, Colorado. Surgery went well, my stomach was a little touchy for a few days, but all is back to normal now. I can't wait to see what's in store for the future.

[KayleighsMommy 16]

Hi, I was banded on July 3, 2008, and had my first fill yesterday (8/5/08). My surgeon is Dr. Kirshenbaum in Aurora, Colorado. Surgery went well, my stomach was a little touchy for a few days, but all is back to normal now. I can't wait to see what's in store for the future.

Hi there, jusy wondering where you are from?? I live in Aurora, was banded 6/26

julie

[adoptionislove1 0]

What was the whole process from start to finish. I have a consultation with Dr. K on next month. What was your starting weight and height. How long from you initial consult till surgery? I would love to hear from your experience. So very interested in speaking with you especially since you were just banded. :w00t:

[magaines 0]

Hi! I live in Aurora too.

[magaines 0]

The whole process was quite easy.

I am 5 feet, on a good day, and weight started at 197. I have currently lost 10 lbs.

The day of my consultation (mid May) I scheduled my surgery date, Marilyn had told me it would be a ways out, then suggested the first week in June, but I was unable to schedule that soon, so I chose July 3rd. I was also given an appointment for pre-op for about 3 days before surgery. I was contacted by Paula the nutritionist for a consultation with her which was held by phone, very convenient. Dr. K has two locations for surgery, one at Parker Adventist (closest for me) and another (not sure what center). I had post-op appointment a week later, and my first fill about 5 weeks later, with the second scheduled in another month. Dr. K is great, he is so laid back, very informative, and doesn't pressure you on anything. I was more nervous going in for the first fill than the actual surgery. Don't know why, it was a piece of cake.

Good luck, let me know how it goes.

[magaines 0]

How many fills have you had? What is the capacity of your band and what is your fill at?

[losingjusme 12]

hi. welcome to LBT. best of luck to you.