Getting banded in St. Louis

wendyr · October 1, 2005

I am getting banded in St. LOuis by Dr. Waganer on Oct 6th, 05. I was wondering if anyone was told to fast seven days before the surgery and if you did or didn't and what the results are?

HunnyBun · October 2, 2005

I haven't been banded yet but from all my research it seems like everyone must go on a liquid diet before the surgery. I would definately do what the doc said.

If it gives you headaches, remember that you should stop taking pain meds a day before your surgery.

Maggie

wendyr · October 2, 2005

I'm trying to do it, as tough as it may be.

Merry · October 4, 2005

Welcome!

I had my surgery on Thursday Sep-22-05 at the Peoria IL Methodist Hospital. Dr Thomas Rossi is my surgeon. I have lost 19# to date.

Lost 10.5# prior to surgery on the clear liquid diet. That was probably due to the liquid diet and similar bathroom visits; if 'ya know what I mean. I was able to have a "last meal", where I could eat anything I wanted for that one meal. It was heaven! The staff advised that the last meal should not be done the night before, so I waited 'til day 5.

Too scared to cheat because they said something like the reason for the pre surgical diet is to soften the liver. I think the doctor has to move it in some way during the surgery.

I only had a headache once and it wasn't that bad so I didn't take anything. The instructions that were given to me stated, the only pain reliever to use was Tylenol.

Good luck! I know you can do it!

FRECKLES3 · October 4, 2005

I Am Getting Banded 11-07-05..i Have To Do The liquid diet As Well. It Is Very Important To Stay On This Diet Cuz It Helps To Shrink The Liver When They Go In Laprascopic. Good Luck To You

wendyr · October 6, 2005

I am on the liquid diet now and my surgery is tommorrow, I am really hungry right now.

I can't believe it is tommorrow already.

thanks for the advice.

October 8, 2005

Hi, I'm new to the group. I am suppose to have my surgery Monday 10-10 Dr Wagner

from St Louis is my doc. I'm doing the liquid diet my 5th day its really getting tough

hope I'm not this hungry after Monday. Hope I can make it on this diet till Monday.

Anyone else with Wagner on Monday or that has had him?

November 6, 2005

Hello, could someone tell me more about this doctor in st louis. I am from the springfield area and was considering chicago but st louis is closer if my insurance would cover that. is the doctor experienced and does he use fluro to do fills. these are two of my biggest concerns! thanks, angie

wendyr · November 10, 2005

Dr. Waganer teaches other to do lapband and he does about 30 lapband surgerys a month, he did my surgery oct 6th and I just got my first fill today. I barely felt the needle go in and it took him 1 minute to do it. he doesn't use fluro, but he doesn't need it. I have to do Clear Liquids for two days now. let me know if you have anymore questions about him.

farmgirl · November 17, 2005

Wendy,

Could you tell me where Dr Wagner practices and if you know his self pay costs? I have been looking in Chicago, but St Louis is more familiar to me. Thanks for your help and keep up the good work.

Shelley