cmoody821

Just now reading this! I was the one in the pre and post op room with Harmony:) She went in before me an had her cocktail. She said she wanted to "party" after. Ya, she was on the good stuff that I was not fortunate to have had...yet. Shortly there after, I got the good stuff an i was also ready to "party"! Bahaha! Were were in recovery together and chatting across the room to each other, so the nurses finally moved me to a recover recliner next to her so we could open the curtain. We both did awesome according to the nurses and were ready to go faster than most they told me.
I refused the extra pain meds as all I wanted to was get home. I told the nurse that if feeling this good was any indication than I would be ready to go back to my flying gig asap. The nurse said "well let's see how you feel tomorrow". ha! Fast forward to the next day....ouch! Apparently anesthesia made me feel like wonder woman on the first day. Now I am the Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Memorial Hermann Southeast gets a 10 out of 10! As does Dr. Hollis and his mad skillzzz.

Yes, I can eat just fine. I have never been stuck before but I would imagine it to be somewhere near my chest. I, of course, could be wrong but the pain was right under neath my left ribcage. This morning when I woke up it was gone, so hopefully it will remain that way.

Hi all, i finally just got approved for lapband surgery after 6 months of a required supervised weight loss program. Excited but also very nervous as this will be my first surgery as well as hospital stay. Looking forward to learning more about your experiences in the coming weeks

You will do great! It's amazing the difference a week makes. I'm a week banded and you were still waiting to hear back from Trus Results. Good Luck!

I just started my mushy phase today... had refried beans with salsa for lunch. Not sure how well its going down. Seems to be a bit sluggish. Anyone else experience that? I am trying mashed potatoes tonight. I can't wait until I can eat real food again. I have been craving my favorite restraunt.

Glad to see your back on track! Good Luck!

You will do great! It's amazing the difference a week makes. I'm a week banded and you were still waiting to hear back from Trus Results. Good Luck!

From my initial consult to actually being banded took me four and a half weeks. Everything was in the fast track.

I do feel a little better this morning. It no longer feels like an elephant on my chest, more like a large dog.
I am going go attempt to get out and walk around another store today.

It will get better. After about 3 or 4 days the headaches and withdrawls will go away. It will be worth it in the end .

Good Luck! My surgery was Wednesday. I may be in pain now but I know it will be worth it.

It will get better. After about 3 or 4 days the headaches and withdrawls will go away. It will be worth it in the end .

I'm getting ready to head out and cannot believe how nervous I am. I'll post an update this evening. Good Luck to all the June 27th bandsters.

I'm getting ready to head out and cannot believe how nervous I am. I'll post an update this evening. Good Luck to all the June 27th bandsters.

I had my appointment at the end of May and had a pulmonary function test, EKG, and blood work done. A psych eval and a few weeks later an EGD. My surgery is tomorrow so it took about a month for everything including insurance approval.

Letty.... I will be banded tomorrow as well. GOOD LUCK! Keep us updated.

Get banded tommorow 6.27.12
Im sooo nervous!!!!!

After day 3 it wasn't so bad. Once I got past the headaches I actually wasn't that hungry.

I am so excited between my 1 week pre op and 1 week post op liquid diet i lost 20 pounds, i am so ready to start working out and using my tool, also excited i start soft foods today!!!

My insurance covers 80, I will pay 20%. my max out of pocket it $1500, so total it will cost me 1360.

My surgery is the 27th as well! I hope all goes well. Keep us posted.

Oh girl, you bet I will. And on Wed I will be thinking of you! Please post how it went. If you start to get the pre op nerves Tues night, you PM me, K?
Sending angels to be with you!

I was told you can fluctuate between 4-8 lbs... I wouldnt weigh again until its gone.

Mine is going to be right below and between my breast.

I'm on Houston off of Main in the medical center, Dr.Hollis. I hope things look up for you just be strong and remember this is for you! My surgery is June 27.