lady558

Hi Hanna,

Sounds like you got a great deal on your implant. I work in a dental office as a hygienist. My doctor places implants...we charge $1800 for the implant itself and another $1800 for the crown for the implant. And, yes, you have to wait 4 to 6 months for the bone to fill in around the implant before the crown is made for it. Good luck with it and know that you got a great price

Judy

Okay, yesterday, I got the confirmation that my surgery is on Wed Aug 29!! So far, no takers on the surgery date, but I'm sure I"ll meet them when we all get down there!

I just realized a few things I should probably have thought of before!

On my 10-hour flight (2 flights, connection in AZ), how does one do a liquid diet?? I assume that Protein Liquids aren't allowed onboard - and I have optifast liquid containers (not powders)

Because I have an extra day in CA before surgery, I am worried about myself - specifically, staying on the fast. Has anyone needed to do that on a trip? It's also going to apply to me post-op - I travel quite a bit with my job (internationally, so long flights)

I need to be on the fast over the next few days, because I've been less than angelic on the pre-op diet. Sadly, I realize how much of a grip food has on me!! Oh well, that's why I'm doing this!

Any help, as always, would be appreciated! Danielle

Hi Danielle,

I had surgery 7/9/07 and spent about 12 hours traveling home following surgery. I had a 3 1/2 hour layover in Dallas which turned into more like 5 hours in the airport. I brought a jar of Wyler's instant bouillon granules with me and purchased hot water in one of the little stores in airport. Between that and ordering juice on the plane and letting the ice dilute it, I was fine. You really won't be very hungry and you'll do great fine. You're in good hands so don't worry.

Judy

Good question. I am in the same situation as you are. I was banded on July 24th with Dr. Ortiz. I also started eating a little early (about a week) but I have had no problems what so ever. I go for my first fill Sept. 12. Hope all is OK and everything is still were it is suppose to be.

APPLE BLOSSOM,,

Hi. This is Judy, your banding buddy from 7/9. Just wondering if you went this week for your first fill...I'm scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 1st. I'm really trying to make wise food choices since I can eat anything. Have lost 12 pounds since surgery but the scales aren't moving much lately and can't wait for the fill. Hope your doing well.

Hi all,

I'm back home. All in all it was a totally wonderful trip as I previously posted. I am pretty tired and a bit tender tonight but I still call this a minor surgery. I watered some plants in the yard when I got home and I walked around quite a bit to try and get rid of some of the pressure in my upper stomach....gas I suppose. It's managable and not as bad as I had anticipated. I enjoyed meeting the others who were banded the same day as I was. I also met Nicole, who was on for today. I know she's in good care. Hello to Judy(lady558) and Lena! I hope the two of you made it home by now also. To those of you who have dates coming up- please look forward to them... you're going to appreciate your decision soon. If I would have known how great my care was going to be I would have relaxed and enjoyed the wait.

Oh, I got Zoom teeth whitening while I was there also, the day after surgery and my teeth are so white! There was not a sales pitch for it but I noticed the flyers on the table and another lady getting banded was a dental hygentist. When she shared the price at home... I decided to get it done.

Judy

Banded July 9

Hi Judy,

Glad to see you and your mom had a safe trip back. I ended up spending 12 hours traveling back home...between flights, delayed flights and layovers. Had my water, juice and broth in the airport though and did absolutely fine. Feel great today but won't return to work until Monday. Will enjoy the recovery a while longer. For anyone else reading, my experience at OCC was the same as Judy's. I was amazed at the fact that I had no nausea following the surgery and didn't experience any gas pains, just a little soreness. Judy, I wish you the best with your weight loss....you and your mom are so sweet Keep us posted on your successes.

Lady558(Judy)