kyrrin1

thanks all! I will keep positive that a flu shot and my trusty bottle (of yet un-used ) Compazine will keep all safe and well. To all bandsters - thanks again.

I am newly banded and don't get sick very often, but......now I am paranoid about the flu. What happens if I you know ........emmmm throw up?? Does it hurt? Does the band always slip?? Paranoid me thinks I am?

In california I go to smartscrubs. They have the coolest designs. Most tops and bottoms go from xxs to xxxl. They are mostly online and catalog. See the web site and order a caalog. Plus, they are made to really wear a long time. Hundreds of patterns , especially for the holidays. I love them.

When you cough, sneeze, roll over etc. it supports the belly and those muscles you use to do those things. Mostly due to the placement of the port. The other small puncture areas have minimal pain in a few days. that's all : ) Also a heating pad is a welcome friend if you have post op pain in your shoulder due to the C02 they use in the procedure. Good luck Hope it remains sunny for a few more days.

Good luck to Steve from Sunny California- Good luck with your surgery. I had mine on Aug 27th - still on full liquids but after 48 hrs of clear liquid protein I feel I am in heaven. Agree with above pillow is essential. Keep in touch.

Don't over pack.... i was a nurse on a barriatric floor. If you are only staying overnight, just bring essentials.....toiletries, fav pillow for ride home, and clothes that are comfy and easy to get in and out of. Most people "sleep it off" the night after surgery, then in am you have a "meal" if it stays down .....poof....discharge. That is, if you have only a band. Make sure things are cool at home.....so when you get home you can just veg for a day or so...... I remember one nice person brought 3 pieces of luggage....was discharged before she even opened them. that is just my opinion of what to bring.

There is always one of the two that makes you feel more confident and relaxed. Go with that one. As a nurse just let yourself relax and ask yourself which one makes you feel like you are in the best hands. then you will get your answer.

Name, real or screen~kyrrin1 Goal weight for September 29th~260 lb Weight on September 1st~278 Age~53 Dietary goal for September~ more protein! Exercise goal for September~walking Personal goal for September~ be more positive Date banded~aug 27th Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~13lb What is your favorite Fall Activity?~ Fall festivals and also my birthday....

I tried that and it does work. plus extra pillows to fill in. good luck all belly sleepers

thanks everybody. I feel better tonight knowing i am in the "ballpark" It is just weird not feeling hungry and yet so few calories. I am sure that will change as the swelling goes down. thanks again

I am post op x6 days. Still on the full liquid diet. I cannot seem to get very many calories in or am I just silly. I am averaging 40 to 60 on the protein. but with a calorie counter my numbers are like 800 for the day. I am supposed to have low cal juices and such, thin full liquids. Is this unusual?? Just asking. thanks

Good luck to you Kristinsmommy-- I wish you the best of luck. This is my first post really since banding on the 27th. I have learned a few things- the gas pains are wicked but walking is the key. Also a heating pad. Next I think an abdominal binder will help as the port site is the only incision that still hurts. The positive- I am down at least 10 lb....but the miracle for me is the "lack of hunger". The full liquid diet is kinda boring. But I AM glad to have broken a continuous hunger cycle. Good luck to you all waiting to be banded. BTW on or about the 3 rd day the bowels waken up-be prepared. several people had to make mad dashes. But you do feel better after. Talk again soon- karen

I feel your pain bee blue......I am having the same problem. thanks for posting now i know what to do....immodium is on its way!

How are the aug 27th bandsters doing??? I am one of you still feeling very sore, boy the gas pains are tough. But doing better everyday. I hope everybody did well. Good luck to the rest of the aug. people still waiting or are going tomorrow. best of luck.

Good luck to all of the Aug 27 - 28th bandsters!!!

I looked up your hotel on the web----very nice....sleep well. Looks like the MD is top notch too. Enjoy your broth. Best of luck.

Hi Jess! I am Karen. Getting banded Aug 27th. Yikes!!! Still have to work tomorrow...protein drink and all. Where I work-Tele stepdown unit Anything else you want to know- I love photography too....an my beloved Beatles.... I have one kid 23 and two four legged children "Lucky and Abbey" Rule one I found out: Protein drinks-make sure lid is on before you shake!!!

I think I fell off the list somehow.....I am august 27th

If you are worried about an infection. Don't wait till monday. Call your surgeon, go to urgent care and have them look at it. Be smart. Take care.

I too am an RN on busy tele unit. With all of the responses looks we might have found a new group to relate too. I am having surgery on Aug 27th. Will be taking about 2 weeks off. I think I can find other nurses to "lift" for me. God knows I have done enough lifting for our "expecting" co-workers. Any body else having surgery soon? BTW i am in california. Anybody on west coast?? NURSES do rock!

I am having mine aug 27th...nervous as heck but ready!!!