DeAna N

Just came home from surgery and I most say it went smooth! I went out at 7:45 woke up at 9:30 in the recovery room! Not pain yet glad about that just on the shoulder I guess gas! Dreamed I was eating a grilled chicken sandwich while at the hospital ( weird)! Extremely sleepy right now and my throat is super dry but feeling good!

hey de
well, only 2 weeks post op, i dont (feel anything different). i know that the plication is when they turn the stomach inside itself w/o surgery or cutting very much like the sleeve. look at this link
http://www.nwwls.com/banded-gastric-plication
i am excited. although its in early trials, the news that i have researched and from talking to my surgeon is that it is doing well w/weight loss and helping it.

I have not been told I am diabetic or have sleep apnea but I have been on blood pressure meds for 15 yrs and have 12% function in my Left kidney and I am a cancer survivor. I am ready to hit that reset button and get back to healthy living. I was a healthy teen, I am a second degree blackbelt which I attained by the age of 16 with alot of hard work but you couldn't tell by looking at me now. I have kids I want to be here for and 2 grandkids who love their nana and would love to have her around for a long time. I have lots of reason but It never seems to be enough to keep me motivated for more than a few months at a time. I know I can do this and I have to believe this will be the tool to help me.

Renaissance Day begins now. I'm heading to the shower and will go to the hospital for 10am. See y'all on the other side.
Good Luck to l the other bandsters having surgery today.

Oh yeah thank you everyone for added me as your friends I will always be here to encourage and talk you off the ledge

Hi Erica it is nice to meet you. well you have come to the right place there is so much information and support here I'm happy to meet you and Good Luck

Hi guys! My name is Robert and I had the iband procedure last week and wow those first 5 days were brutal! I'm feeling much better today and looking forward to a healthier me and lifestyle.
I've spent most of my life overweight so I know these changes are a not going to come easy, but it looks like there is so much support out there and here that at least I know I am not alone! In the first week I am already down 12 pounds! I'm so excited. Can't wait to hear and read about everyone's success stories! Look forward to meeting and talking with you all.
Robert (X)

Hi all!
I'm Erica. I have not been banded yet. I'm researching the procedure to determine if it's something I want to do. That's why I'm here!
I'm married with 3 boys. I've been overweight since I was a teenager. I've tried to do it on my own. I've lost some, but I gain it back. I have diabetes and arthritis in my knees...and I'm tired of all of that.
So here I am...to learn about this. I look forward to chatting with you all.

JULY!!! Woot Woot! Don't have my exact date yet but It will definitely be JULY! Should be the 1st or 2nd week..hoping the first but idk with their being a holiday smack dab in the middle of the week.
Wish me luck for the first week of July because I AM READY to start this new part of my life!
Good luck all!
Johnathan

because I am going on vacation in August and don't want to be far from home while recovering I could of gotten it August 2nd. sept works best for me

Oh, idk wbout that. Do you have to stay over night? My insurance is making me!

If this helps at all, I am drinking the EAS advantage shakes chocolate fudge and they r the best by far to me and no after taste! I'm not sure why different surgeons require different things. Weird! But u can do it! Powerade zero is good too! Can u have that?

I'm not an okie, but just wanted to say hello!

I'm from Lawton I was in moore yesturday for date night at the Warren dinner theatre everywhere I go I think about how things are going to have to change once I'm banded and my husband said its will be even better because we can sit close and share one meal I am such a lucky girl

I'm from Lawton I was in moore yesturday for date night at the Warren dinner theatre everywhere I go I think about how things are going to have to change once I'm banded and my husband said its will be even better because we can sit close and share one meal I am such a lucky girl

I am offically banded i must say right now the pain is really not bad, im so excited and really to startmy journey

I got billed after...I then take my EOB (explanation of benefits letter) when I get it and send it to my FSA and blamo usually within a week the funds are there. I lurve my fsa...

I have FSA too it has been a life saver I had to pay 600.00 for my scope and I was able to pay it without worrying three days later it was redeposited into my account. Best decision I ever made I talked all my co-workers into enrolling this year

Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I am so happy I found this forum

I'll owe the psych doc $39
I'll owe my surgeon between $100-$200
I'll owe the hospital around $1900.
I have GEHA. Thank fully I have a fsa. I'll turn in my EOB's and the money will be in my account in 24-72 hours...

I'm July 11. A little nervous but mostly excited!

July 12th here. Just had my last rib eye this evening and will be starting my diet tomorrow. I'm pretty stoked!

I am glad to hear you are doing well take it easy and let you body heal

Just checking on you to see how you ar doing I am praying for you a speedy recovery