SecretBeauty

uhhh. looks flipped to me too. Im no Doctor... so I would say you should ask yours. Mine you cant see and to feel it I have to press way down while laying down. Maybe your port is sideways? Id get a doc to check that out Stat!

Congratulations!!! I am 2 weeks Post op. I had a smooth day of surgery too. Glad to hear you are doing well! Best of luck to you! Let's Go!

I felt the same way!!! broth and Jello actually sounded good from the preop stage. Right now I am able to eat broth, jello, cream Soups, pudding and custard, cream of wheat, milk (all fat free and sugar free of course.... And low cal) but it feels good to have choices. I can see where this one will get boring as well... But I can only eat 1/2 cup of most thingsright now anyway...

Tightness and gas doing much better today!!! Only experiencing soreness anytime abs are used (burping, laughing, coughing, leaning, car bumps.) The other thing I'm noticing is a minor pinch of pain on my stomach every here and there. I'm not sure what it is or why it's doing that. My dad says it's healing but I notice it especially while sitting upright. It's kinda like a hunger pang.... But more painful. Very quick. Then goes away. Warm things soothe it.... Just haven't heard anyone mention experiencing this...Been taking gas x.. Walking fine... Any ideas?

Ok I am officially banded!! I was checked in at the Palms of Pasadina at 5am. Was sent straight on thru at 5:30am. They had me getting my gown on and my iv right away. It was seemless. My RN Jessica made everything really nice and comfy for me. As soon as my surgeon, Dr. Tiffany Jessie, was ready I went back into the prep areas. I met the anastesiologist and my tending nurses (all were very nice and friendl) and the anesthesiologist gave me a nap time mix. I felt all spacy and tingly. Thy had me move onto the operating table an they put an oxygen mask and tole me to take several deep breaths. The nurse poked her face in and said.. Ok see you in 5 minutes. I hears everyone including myself giggle and the next thing I know I'm being told to take deep breaths and to wake up. It was a struggle to open my eyes. I felt very very very sleepy. I drifted in and out and when I was coming to I was uncomfortable. The asked for a scale of 1-10 I said 8.... But not from the incisions. The gas and the tighness in my lungs were the worst. So anywhoo the whole process of recovery at the hospital was at my own pace. As long as I was able to go number 1, drink and hold down Water, and walk around i was free to go! Made it home at 4pm and have been napping and sipping all evening. Speaking of I'm dozing now. Time to recover!! Ttys )

Thank you so much everyone!!! Its 4:30am and we are leaving for the hospital in a few minutes. I'll update as soon as I'm able! cya soon!!!

I agree with above. My surgeon was on the ball every step of the way. Check the credentials. Also, if he delays so much in getting you banded (which earns him money) how do you think he will be in after care? My suggestion, find a doc that people rave about, with all the right licenses and research research. Make sure the doc will take care of you. The only reschedule I was offered was one week sooner, if I wanted

Fatboy congrats to you too!!! One week -bam! Gone!! Wishing you the very best.... Avoid germs and pollen!!! I remembered the germs... Lol

Sasha thank you! I hope there is no problem with mine too!

Oh wow. It's 9:30pm rightnow and I am scheduled for surgery at 6am tomorrow morning!!!! Whoop!! I am very excited except that my left nostril is plugged up and I'm very worried about this causing a problem tomorrow morning. No cough, voice clear, breathing fine. No sneezing, right nostril is ok but left nostril is jammed. No fever. When I blow my nose it's clear. I know it's just allergies or sinus. I'm freaking out!!! I hope they say it's no problem!! Wish me luck and send a prayer for me please!

Russell!!! By now its only one week left and by greatness you will do great. I made a list of all the reasons I am doing this to remind myself of all of the things I am either missing out on, or can no longer do. I find that it encourages me to push myself harder. I am being Banded on Dec 28th and am right behind you. You work at the Renaissance Fairs... and I attend them. I REALLY want to wear one of the "ladies attire" and look decent for children.... hahaha! Cheers to us and our soon to be success!!!

I am December 28th!!! Reading above and I see many of you have already gotten it done by now!! Hope you are all doing well and healing smoothly!! Off we go to begin the Great New chapter in our lives!

*clapping* Absolutely amazing. You must feel great because you look great. Thank you for the inspiration. I'm being banded in 3 weeks and get all teary eyed and choked up thinking about what my after experiences will be like. I can't wait to tell shocked people (who have seen me large my whole life) how much the band changed me life!! Cheers to you!!!

On 11/16 my papers were submitted for review with BCBS Today on 12/2 I was approved!!! Took 2.5 weeks. I tried soooo hard not to think about it while I was waiting. I have weight to lose b4 surgery and that's my last hurdle. I'm so exited I'm out of breath but I figured bcbs people might like to know the approximate wait time. cheers!

My preop diet is 2 shakes (breakfast and lunch) and then 4oz of protien and 1 cup of green veggie for dinner. It is going good so far. I'm starting mine early because I have to lose 22 lbs b4 surgery. I drink a LOT of Water between meals to calm the hunger pangs, and dinner is a treat by then. I chew every bite to mush - for both savor and also for future practice. I also usually crave sweetness right after a meal so I make a cup of hot tea and truvia to feel satified. sugar free Popsicles also hit the spot at night. Been a little chilly for those tho

I've been scheduled for Dec 28th!!!!!!! Just waiting to hear back from insurance but great Scott I'm excited!!! I have to lose some weight to lessen the fat around my liver... So I'm starting my preop diet tomorrow. Its really early but if I can shed 22lbs by dec 23 I can possibly get the spider incision. Unfortunately I made my step a little tricky because I gained during my 6month insurance diet. Apparently lean cuisine aren't that fantastic, lol. Carbs and sodium. So I'm starting now and by golly, dec 28th will be here In a jiffy!! Whoo hooo! Here I come!!!

If your concerned your on the edge I would def say something. I work for a huge corporation and even there when I'm dealing thru big stuff, just staying open and honest helps. Shows as an employee you care

~ I'm tired of remembering family trips through pictures of everyone but me, (cause I hide from the camera) half the time I have to prove to people I was there.

~ Goodbye to inner thighs rubbing my pants to shreads. And eachother till skin is gone!

~ Thanks but no thanks to all the family "suggestions" and little tips, and constant reminders and oh beautiful face only comments. I know they were meant well but that doesn't mean they did really hurt.

~ Bye-bye cardigans, all 10 of you, and you too my stretchy black skirt and pants army.

~ C'ya not later, but never, low self esteem. I deserve to be in pictures, wear brave colors, be loud-excitable-proud without judgement because I'm a big girl... Cause I won't be.

~ Hello to rock climbing, Water parks, theme parks (and fit in rides), shopping for fashion and not just fitability, feeling alive, feeling sexy, being happy!!!

Congrats!!!!!!!!!! Wishing you the best! May time fly and weight fall!!

That is fantastic. You must feel so proud!! I'm very happy you got to enjoy it WITH everyone.

Yayy!!!!!! Awesome awesome job!

Awesome!!! You deserve it!!

I'm in good tears. Right now I can only shop in lane Bryant and I'll be honest I rush in without making eye contact with anyone, take my time while inside because I truly do love to shop, and then fly out of there until I am a safe distance from the store. I usually hide my bags in other bags. I chuckle at myself because it's not like Its a secret I'm a heavy girl in a heavy girls store but I'm just embarrassed.

I CANNOT wait until I can Celebrate with all of you in saying goodbye to the place. They are great when you need them.... But I don't want to need them. I want to shop EVERYWHERE.

In fact, my parents just came back from Japan and brought me the largest size "robe"..... No can do. I want to wear it. I will. Band o band can't come soon enough! I need your help! Lol.

Thank you so much for sharing your stories. My parents are still with me but I know they have always been concerned about my weight. It's seems that every time they see me they are "sharing" that they had a friend who did another diet that I should try... Again. I know they all mean well but I want them to be proud of me and my accomplisment to lose my weight they way I have chosen. I will be banded soon and will be delighted to know I did this. Maybe I'll be the "sharing" story. It will be a lot of work but each day I am reminded that it will be soooo worth it all. *smile* to be under 200 is a wooooooow for me. Congrats to you!!! And I'm sure your parents are so very proud of you. I know it.

I can't wait to be banded and add to this thread! You all are so motivating!!