MsTrista

My Dr told me only 1 week. I do have my pre-op appt with him before I am supposed to go back to work though so we will see what he says about it. My job isn't quite as demanding as most CNA jobs... Some nights I just sit for hours on end but then again some nights are so crazy especially when I'm alone

Oh okay I forgot what shift your on makes a big difference. How are you feeling after surgery? My pain is about gone it just feels a little weird to have the lapband in.

I was banded This past Thursday. First few days was in so much pain from the CO2 they fill you with! Yesterday most of that was gone and I'm just a bit sore still from incisions. I'm getting worried because tomorrow I go back to school an 8hr day and Friday I'm back to work (as a nursing assistant). Also working on getting all of my fluids in because I feel a bit dehydrated this morning! I'm sick of liquids but hubby brought me some progresso Tomato Soup yesterday and that was to die for since I was craving Italian food haha. The head hunger will be the toughest thing but luckily a lot of great Italian food can be low carb just without the pasta!

Congrats on being banded. I was banded last Tuesday.. Be careful at work though since we're not supposed to lift a lot and CNAs tend to lift a lot.

I'm day 4 post-op. I have to say I'm feeling okay. I still have some gas pains but not as bad and so far I've lost 9lbs.

I can understand that but for me I don't want to lose a ton of weight too fast that's how patients end up with loose skin. Plus technically it's not health to lose more than 3lbs a week. Just remember this is a tool.

Yea I'm pretty excited they said I could eat mushiness on Tuesday and I have a follow up that day. I'm feeling good despite these crappy gas pains. I bet ur excited to do the mashies part.

Hey everyone it official I a am banded as of yesterday. Other than gas pains I feel fine. I'm not hungry which is a good thing. I've been drinking my Water and eating Jello. One more day of Clear Liquids and then full liquids and finally onto the mashies.. Congrats all you January bandsters.

It's almost time. I'm just waiting for them to put my iv in and then surgery...

Im officially banded. It wasn't so bad I feel good. Looking forward to a speedy recovery.

Congrats girl!!! You got this..

Loving the positivity on this thread. Just think come February we'll all be banded and hearing all those pounds and kilos drop off each other. <br><br> How often is everyone planning on weighing themselves? I was going to go with once a week or at my dr appointment. Last time I lost a tonne of weight I got a wee bit obsessed with the scales and I don't want that to happen again. Also still trying to figure out my final goal. Do you have yours?

I'm excited for all of us. I was thinking either once a week, every 2 weeks or at the doctors. Im not just gonna weigh myself though I'm going to take my measurements to. Sometimes the scale doesn't move like the inches do. My final goal will be 140-145. I'm thinking of doing some that stones thing where you put one in for each pound.

I just got my date! I asked for Jan 16th so I could have a long Martin Luther weekend to recover. I got my date...whoo hoo! I wanted to connect with others for this time frame. So excited can't wait.

Hi msirish my surgery is going to be on the 21st so not too long after yours. Congrats and good luck.

My date is set for jan 22. How old are you all? Maybe we can tell each other our stories and be there for each other as we embark in this journey?

My lapband surgery is scheduled for the 21st. I'm 27 years old. I think it's a great idea to share our stories and support each other.

To do 1 week so I start next Tuesday. My surgery just got scheduled yesterday

I am super excited but a little nervous. I'm waiting on my phone call for them to tell me about what I have to do for my pre op diet I know I only have to d

I'm getting banded in Overland Park, Ks my surgeon is going to be dr. Drahota on the 21st of this month. I'm excited and all I've heard so far are good things.

My surgeon is Dr. drahota. I'm getting surgery on the 21st

I don't know if anybody still responds tot his post. I go to see the WlSC and I'm have my surgery at the same hospital Overland Park, Ks on the 21st I'm so excited and a little nervous.

Hi everyone. I'm new to the group and I'm having my lapband surgery done on January 21st.. I'm 27 and I live in Missouri....