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Bsoutherngirl, I was banded the same day as you. I am having the very rumbly tummy too, but I think it's the gas from surgery. I'm not physically hungery but a little head hungery. I am also on clear liquids same as you. I find it helpful to walk when the feeling is getting to me. Try to stay strong and if it gets to be too much call your Dr or nutritionist they may suggest adding something like a protein shake. Best of luck.

Hi Dynamomini I didn't know the difference, but I was a little nervous, my surgeon did an excellent job and is highly recommended for his skill as a bariatric surgeon.

Hi All, I posted on the pre-op/post-op side too, I just wanted to let everyone know I'm home had my banding done @ Albany Medical Center in NY by Dr. Singh. I was his first patient to be done with a robot. All went well I am very sore and gassy but I am an offical bandster now and on my way to recovery.

Hi All, just wanted to let everyone know I got home last night around midnight. Was banded @ Albany Medical Center by Dr.Singh on 3/14. I was his first patient to be done with a robot. Everything went well, I am quiet sore and the gas is awful but I expected it to be like this. So I'm now an official bandster :biggrin1:

Thanks everyone for the quick replies. I'm glad to have the support that everyone offers here. I'll let everyone know how it goes once I get home.

Hi All, I have one more day til banding:eek:. I am a nervous wreck. I'm weepy :think and have all the "what if's" going through my head, wondering if I'll be successful with this tool to finally lose the weight. Well wish me luck, any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated. Best of luck to all who are sharing the day with me.

Thanks Cindy11670 your date is the day after mine best of luck.

Hi Cindy11670 just wanted to welcome you, and say my banding is the day before yours at Albany Medical Center in NY. Best of luck keep us posted on your recovery.

Hi A.M. welcome to LBT, glad to hear you are doing better and are having good results with your band. I am being banded in 4 days, 3/14/07 and looking forward to good results as well.

Hey All, anyone out there have their band done with robotics? My Dr asked me at my pre-op visit yesterday if I would agree with having my band done with the use of robotics. Just courious if any one else has had it done. My Dr said the incisions would be smaller and recovery quicker with less discomfort. Well I due to be banded 3/14/07 I'll let yous know how it goes.

Hey all, I am due March 14th for my band, getting excited. I'm having a some trouble sticking with the diet right now, I want to eat everything I know I won't be able to after. Well, one week to go, I hope everyone does well, keep posting on your results. May you all have a speedy recovery.

Tanderson, Hi I had started at 218 I'm 5ft 0 a BMI of 42. I lost 23lbs pre-op. (my) goal is 140 thats a loss of 78lbs. My IBW is 95-116lbs. I don't know if I will ever see 116. So thats what I'm shooting for :nervous.

Hi All, just wanted to get some feed-back on how long the abdomenal swelling lasts. I was just looking at the scare stages page, and there was alot of mention of the swelling. My band date is 3/14/07 so I'm just trying to get prepared for the after effects. LOL. Thanx

Hi Susan you and I will share the same surgery date, however I am in upstate NY, best of luck. I am a little nervous but getting excited to be on the other side too.

Hi All, just wanted to drop a quick update on my up coming banding. I will be going to Albany Med NY, on 3/8/07 for all my final pre-op tests (vascular ultrasound, endoscopy, anesthesia consult, surgeon consult). My band date is 3/14/07. I'm getting excited and a little nervous. Just wanted to update my progress thus far. :nervous

Hi Hairydo, I think if it was an indirect relationship I would go for it. They don't usually prep you for surgery the OR techs do. I think it depends on your opinion of them as a professional. I am an x-ray tech too glad to meet a fellow technician.

Hi March bandsters, I too am a March bandster the 14th is my date in Albany NY with Dr.Singh. I started at 218lbs 5ft 0in (42BMI) I am currently (aprox) 195. my personal goal is 140. However my IBW is 95-116lbs. Best of luck to all.

Hi all, did anyone else have the hungeries before surgery? I feel like I just want to eat all the time. I'm scheduled for surgery 3/14/07 and as it gets closer the hungerier I seem to be. I lost 23 lbs for this surgery and I'm so afraid of them canceling me if I gain before but the hungeries are getting the best of me. :help:

Hi Nile welcome, congrats on your progress so far. I am due to be banded 3/14/07 and look forward losing too.

Thanks lilnena, shes right no liquid diet prior, had to lose 10% of weight prior to surgery, it's two weeks liquid after and my post-op appointment is sixteen days after surgery.

Hi all, I am due to be banded 3/14/07 and have to follow a clear liquid diet for sixteen days post op.:mad: I'm very apprehensive that I will be able to go that long on clear liquids. Any advise from someone who has been through it? Can I use protein powder(clear) during this time? I'm worried that I will be weak and sick.

Hi Madam Bomb. Welcome, I am 34 and having my banding done on 3/14/07 and I also had a six month process of supervised weight loss. Had to lose 10% prior to surgery that was 21 Lbs, and many other exams for clearance, but was approved in less than a week. Best of Luck.

I am a radiologic technologist.

Hi All, at the sake of sounding un-educated on the banding, I need to know some of the slang. What is PBing and sliming? Can someone please give me a run down of the typical slang used here. Thanks.

Hi all! I was reading the post in regards to being nervous before surgery. Great advise everyone. I am scheduled to be banded 3/14/07 with Dr. Singh at Albany Medical Center. My nerves are a little jangled and I was hoping it was normal. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one.