CotonDeTulear

LOL..... I think my I-phone had a hiccup!!

Congrats miss679!!! I was banded July 16.

Congrats!!! I was banded July 16th.

Congrats!!! I was banded July 16th.

You are beautiful!!!! Congratulations

Good point Tara-U; I will ask about the card during my 1st post-op vist!

Banded on Tuesday, July 16th. We were delayed in Houston for the night after my surgery due to weather. I did not have my first dose of pain medicine until late in the evening on post-op day 2! OMGosh it was rough!!!! The drive from Houston back to Louisiana was..lets say intense, w/o anything for pain (i would not wish that on anyone!) My poor husband was having a "brain-fart" and thought we could not get my prescription filled until we got back home.... dear Lord i tried to "hint" that they have 24hr pharmacies across the U.S. but he was not on the same page! I did learn that I could endure WAY more pain than I ever imagined. It's late Friday; post-op day 4 and it is getting easier every day. Removed my 3 small bandages today and took a shower, then I was exhausted and took a nap. Down 10 lbs since surgery and 22 from my heaviest weight. Noticed that I am never really "hungry", I just try eat or sip (up to 2 oz) broth, protein shake, juice or water at least every 4 hrs. I have been walking around the house and in the backyard with my puppies. Occasionally feel the gas pain but it has really not been that bad. I actually walked up and down the hotel room the night of my surgery. I was up nearly every 2 hrs to urinate and walked several laps before going back to bed. My abdomen remains sore, esp near the incisional areas. I still require help sometimes getting out of various positions but otherwise doing great. GEAUX July bandsters !!!!

FYI: "The BIG Book on Lap-Bands" really helped and has greatly reduced my stress... it is very comprehensive.

Thanks for the support. ; ). packing for Houston, surgery is at 9 am ----fingers crossed

Thank you all; getting packed and heading to Houston. ---fingers crossed

FYI: "The BIG Book on Lap-Bands" was really helpful! It explained all aspects in great detail.

I'm new to this forum.... hello !!!! My surgery is scheduled tomorrow (Tuesday July 16th) and I am getting excited! I have read so many posts and learned so much that my stress level is actually very low. I just found out I'm scheduled at 9 am and we are driving to Houston tonight. ---please keep me in your prayers

I'm having my lap band in Houston Tuesday July 16th... in 2 days!!! I'm self pay; using Dr.Spiegel; $9,900 (cash price). I have several friends that had their bands 6 years ago and the cash price is the same.

I have 2 Coton de Tulear's (5month male & 6month female) they are such a joy! My surgery is scheduled Tuesday July 16th (2 days) and I look forward to walking in the backyard with them during recovery.