Minkin's patients

[kjmlmt 0]

Hi, I'm doing really well. Sore, hungry and tired but I'm doing okay. I try to walk around every day a little bit. I didn't have much of a problem with gas. My biggest problem at the moment is getting enough Protein. The Protein shakes are getting really old, but the good news is that I've already lost some weight so its well worth it. I have no regrets. Hope you are all well.

peace,

kim

[DebbieGail 0]

Kim, Just remember that you need to be patient and follow the rules. They are there to help you heal ... and let your body get adjusted to this new stomach...it's just like a baby's stomache easy does it. When is your next checkup with Dr. Minkin? Still thinking about you and sending you all the good vibes I can.

Deb

[kjmlmt 0]

Thank you Deb, for the good energy and advice. I'm still struggling with getting in enough Protein. I may be worrying about it too much. I have an appt. with Dr. Minkin this Friday. I hope he's happy with my progress so far.

[DebbieGail 0]

Kim, With your appointment with Dr. Minkin coming up Friday...I would like to make a suggestion that before you go in, sit down and think about the questions you have, you know all those I wonder if this is normal, or any things you are just trying to figure out... I went in with a list of about 15 questions, many were just things that have come to my mind ... this is all new to us ...so instead of guessing I got into the habit of any question I had whether small and insignificant or bigger I wrote it down. When I went in for my appt. I said I had a few questions and I read each one...he was great about answering each one. It has helped me alot learn about this new way of life.

ANyway if you are anything like me...when I go in to any doctor I get nervous and forget all the things I was going to ask until I leave the office, hence the write it down.

On the protien, I really did like the GNC 100% whey protien drink mix (chocolate Caramel was my favorite). I mixed it with skim milk. Three of those a day put me in the right area on protien. But ask Dr. Minkin. I feel the more you let him know the better he will be able to help you fine tune this new TOOL of yours.

Good Luck.

Oh by the way have you thought any about coming to the support group meetings that Des Peres Hospital has.

There is one tomorrow night at 6:30...The schedules are on the Mynewself web site. I find the meetings helpful and help me stay on track.

Let us know how Friday goes.

Deb

[Ryno 0]

Hi Everyone! Glad to see some people from St.L on the boards.

I was just banded on 10-15-09. I get my first fill on 11:18-09.

I started the Sugery at 452 and now am at 433 per my office visit on 10-26, haven't weighed myself since then because my scale broke.

Just glad everything is going well. I'll need to check the website to see when the next monthly meeting is and try to schedule myself to go.

Since the sugery I haven't really felt hungry, but since I've been on mushies for my 3rd week I have been feeling that sensation slowly returning.

It seems so hard to make sure I only eat about a half cup meal, and getting all my needed liquids for the day.

Well hope everyone is doing great with their weight loss, and healthier lifestyles!

[SarahStLouis 1]

Hi everyone! I LOVE Dr. Minkin.... please e-mail me if you want a "band buddy" I'm 30, was banded June 2011, down about 45 pounds and live in Mid-county area... SCNG@aol.com

[SeeShell 0]

Hello everyone, it has been a very long time. I was banded aug. of 2008 and am still very happy that I did it but have been through a lot. Right now I am dealing with reflux and pain an hour after I eat. I'm going to see Dr.Minkin soon. I was 258 And now I'm 192, i've had my gallbladder removed oct. of 2010 amd then a hysterectomy jan. of 20011 and just regular band issues. How is everyone else doing?

[mas79 15]

Hi! My name is Martha and I was banded by Dr. Minkin on May 10, 2012. So far I have lost 22#. I have had 1 fill and my next appt. is July 31,2012. I think I will need another fill by then as I get really hungry now and am working really hard to follow a 1000 calorie diet.

[mas79 15]

I have now lost 34 lbs since my last post. I have also been able to add some meats to my diet. Thank goodness. I just cut them into really tiny pieces. I feel very fortunate to have had this surgery!

[mas79 15]

Update: I am almost 4 months post op (May 10, 2012) and I am down 44 lbs whoo hoo!!! I love my lap band!!!!

[karanicole 7]

I love hearing good things about him! I was recommended to him by my doctor and I'm going to a seminar of his soon! I hope I can get banded by the end of the year pending insurance approval. Congrats to you all on your weight loss journey!

[Alli in StL 23]

Kara,

I think you'll really love Dr. Minkin. He has such great bedside manner and is so supportive. This last year of being banded has not been easy on me. Even though I haven't lost as much weight as I'd hoped, he's been wonderful. He's been very encouraging and not at all judgmental. If you need anybody locally to talk to, feel free to message me.

Alli

I love hearing good things about him! I was recommended to him by my doctor and I'm going to a seminar of his soon! I hope I can get banded by the end of the year pending insurance approval. Congrats to you all on your weight loss journey!

[karanicole 7]

I'm just starting my journey with dr minkin and going to my consultation next Wednesday, January 23. It's great to see people on here who support each other. I'm hoping to get that, too, from here. I don't have family support unfortunately but I do have my husband and I guess thats one good thing.

[karanicole 7]

Did anyone pay out of pocket for dr minkin? I'm self pay and they said around $17,000 but a more exact number would help greatly. Thank you!!!

Ps...any support out there would be helpful, I don't really have much support from my family except for my husband.

[karanicole 7]

Also, how long until you could return to work?