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Nicole is here - Banded on August 12, 2011. I am married with 4 kids. At my highest I weight 277 and wore a size 20. I lost 14 pounds during my 6 months pre-op. On the day of surgery I weighed 263.

Walking really helps. Today I wanted to walk around the block just to see if I could move the gas around a little. However, my husband and i wound up walking to a subway they built a few blocks away (something I dont do on the regular) i felt good and felt even better while he ate his sandwich and I wasn't hungry at all. I got a small cup of Water and I was fine. This surgery has gone much better than I thought. I am just waiting for this gas to come out one way or another to relieve this discomfort.

I was banded yesterday and I must say that there is a major need for pain meds for me; however, Ive used to twice and it work to relieve some of the discomfort which is only coming from the gas. They gave me a liquid form of oxycodone, which I'm sure the majority of it will wind up down the toilet. This was the easiest surgery Ive ever experienced.

You may want to discuss that with your doctor. I have read on here about people who have been banded just to return back after a few days or a week. I am one day post-op and I don't feel bad. I think If I had to return to work on Tuesday I could as long as I take my time, and dont have to lift. bend , push , or pull. You may be fine with it, but like I said before just talk it over with your doctor.

I was banded yesterday August 12, 2011 at 1pm. I can honestly say that it went more smoothly than I thought. I arrived at the hospital at 10:53 to register. After registration was completed they took me into the back where I had to undress and put on the gowns in the socks. During this time the took my vitals, my weight, gave me and IV, and a shot. My Doctor, Peter Liao came in to talk to me and confirm which procedure I was getting. We also discussed the different types of bands as well. The next person was the anesthesiologist, who came in to discuss the slim to none risk with anesthesia. He assured my husband that I would be fine and then he left. A few moments later I was being wheeled into the operating room. This all took about 2 hours, but didn't seem that long. Once I arrived in the OR, I laid down they strapped my up and placed those pads on my legs to promote circulation. Honestly, the told me I would feel sleepy soon; however, I don't remember going to sleep, just waking up in the recovery room. I was in and out at that point and I remember them trying to wake me up about three times. Once they were ready for me in radiology I had to wake up fully, yet groggy so I can get off the bed into the wheelchair. This was the worse part, (although not that bad ) I began to feel nauseous and was scared to throw up out of fear that it would damage something. Once they rolled me up to radiology, I began to gag so much that they sent me back because I wouldnt be able to hold down the barium. I went back down to recovery for 30 minutes where they gave me medication for the nausea, after the 30 minutes I went back up to radiology and swallowed the barium with no problem. The barium used for this one was not half as bad as the one used for the upper GI and I was so thankful for that. After the Xrays were complete they rolled me down to recovery where I sat in a chair and my husband came to me. The nurse wanted me to drink a half of small cup of water and urinate before I was able to go home. It took me a while, especially since I would get really nauseous after I stood up. After going to the bathroom finally, I was able to go home. The trip home was fine, but when I had to stand up again I was nauseated and had to sit down. I took some pain medication, although the pain never became unbearable. I also took some of the medicine for nausea they prescribed and it made me feel better. I was in and out of sleep all night, maybe due to me sleeping on a chair, and then my couch because they nurse advised that I not lay down so that the gas can pass through better. Now I am at the next morning, I feel pretty good, no real pain, just pressure from the gas I guess. I took my gummy vitamins and gummy calcium. I have been sipping on the same 16 oz of water since last night; however, I will make some hot tea in a little while so that it can help with the gas moving. All around good experience, Thank you God!

I was banded yesterday August 12, 2011 at 1pm. I can honestly say that it went more smoothly than I thought. I arrived at the hospital at 10:53 to register. After registration was completed they took me into the back where I had to undress and put on the gowns in the socks. During this time the took my vitals, my weight, gave me and IV, and a shot. My Doctor, Peter Liao came in to talk to me and confirm which procedure I was getting. We also discussed the different types of bands as well. The next person was the anesthesiologist, who came in to discuss the slim to none risk with anesthesia. He assured my husband that I would be fine and then he left. A few moments later I was being wheeled into the operating room. This all took about 2 hours, but didn't seem that long. Once I arrived in the OR, I laid down they strapped my up and placed those pads on my legs to promote circulation. Honestly, the told me I would feel sleepy soon; however, I don't remember going to sleep, just waking up in the recovery room. I was in and out at that point and I remember them trying to wake me up about three times. Once they were ready for me in radiology I had to wake up fully, yet groggy so I can get off the bed into the wheelchair. This was the worse part, (although not that bad ) I began to feel nauseous and was scared to throw up out of fear that it would damage something. Once they rolled me up to radiology, I began to gag so much that they sent me back because I wouldnt be able to hold down the barium. I went back down to recovery for 30 minutes where they gave me medication for the nausea, after the 30 minutes I went back up to radiology and swallowed the barium with no problem. The barium used for this one was not half as bad as the one used for the upper GI and I was so thankful for that. After the Xrays were complete they rolled me down to recovery where I sat in a chair and my husband came to me. The nurse wanted me to drink a half of small cup of water and urinate before I was able to go home. It took me a while, especially since I would get really nauseous after I stood up. After going to the bathroom finally, I was able to go home. The trip home was fine, but when I had to stand up again I was nauseated and had to sit down. I took some pain medication, although the pain never became unbearable. I also took some of the medicine for nausea they prescribed and it made me feel better. I was in and out of sleep all night, maybe due to me sleeping on a chair, and then my couch because they nurse advised that I not lay down so that the gas can pass through better. Now I am at the next morning, I feel pretty good, no real pain, just pressure from the gas I guess. I took my gummy vitamins and gummy calcium. I have been sipping on the same 16 oz of water since last night; however, I will make some hot tea in a little while so that it can help with the gas moving. All around good experience, Thank you God!

Are you hungry; if so, how have you been handling it?

I am scheduled for surgery tomorrow at 1pm and I could only have clear liquids. Please don't take this to me a complaint, but more like a concern. Since I have not eaten since yesterday, I have a serious headache with a trace of nausea. It is what it is and I am not going to give up now by eating. I did boil a bouillon cube to make a clear broth (very tasty). However, it didnt do the trick. I am afraid that I will feel like this after surgery and will be miserable. Please help me out, how did you handle this?

I am so happy I came across your post. I will be banded on 8/12 and I cant wait. I also have to have a hiatal hernia repaired and that is what I have been concerned with the most. What does it feel like? Could you talk after? Are you hungry? Please tell me everything!!!

I used the Atkins Advantage shakes during my pre-op weight loss. I will go back post op as well. I can not say that I was the biggest fan at first; but I learned to love them. Honestly, I place them in the freezer prior to drinking them. Not to freeze the shake, but to make it really cold. It has become like a daily treat for me. Im not sure if this is good or not, but it reminds me of having a milkshake and leaves me satisfied.

You really encouraged me! I get banded on Aug 12th and I have been hearing discouraging things about the slow weight loss. Like everything it is a progress and I am happy you shared your progress with us. Keep up the great work!