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I got banded Thurs..Im in soooo much pain...Tryin not to OD on the Codeine...How long will the pain in my tummy an around the port last?

I got banded this morning...in a little pain...Cant wait till they let me walk around..I have shoulder pain and pain in my stomach(prob all gas). Just keepin yall posted:-)

Yay there is alot of 12/5 &12/6 banders! Who's staying overnight and who's doing outpatient? Tomorrow is my day and i stay overnight...Whoopee!!!Last day of all liquid!

Day 4 of my liquid diet... One more day then Thursday i get banded...Excited and Nervous at the same time.

TODAY IS DAY 3 OF MY PRE-OP LIQUID DIET. I GET BANDED THIS THURSDAY 12/5. YESTERDAY WAS A LITTLE HARD BECAUSE MY FAMILY WAS HAVING MY FAV PIZZA. BUT LATER I WENT TO THE STORE AND GRABBED SUGAR FREE POPSICLES...A VERY BIG LIFESAVER!!!

Thanks... If anyone else ask me that is what I will say...I knew I wouldn't get away too long with just saying "procedure"...lol

i have wondered tht myself...My surgery date is 12/5 and i start a all liquid diet tomorrow.

So one of my co workers finally asked me wht kinda procedure i was having...I was caught off guard and just said hernia surgery...She then said so what they gonna do..I responded remove the hernia...Hope thts right...lol

I start my liquid diet tomorrow...Any suggestions of fluids i should drink besides water...

O, Happy Turkey Day!

Glad I got a chance to eat good. I'm even more prepared to start my liquid diet!

I definately know how you feel.. I cant wait to be able to by clothes tht arent plus. I live in Illinois also, and my surgery date is Dec 5th..I start my liquid diet Saturday after Thanksgiving. I love this site and alot of the people on it. Stay on this site and you will feel super prepared by your surgery date..

Congrats! At least u gt the holidays to eat!

Ive been having a problem find things on this site.... Where is the support group?

We get banded the same day! I start my liquid diet the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We can be "Band Buddies"!

My pre-op liquid diet is only 5 days. But congrats!!!!

Just left my pre op visit...im super excited now! Dec 5th cant get here quick enough!

I definately knw the feeling...But this is a great way to go into the new year! What state are u in? Do you think liquids through Xmas will be hard for u?

Im not sure everyone knows how to find this thread..It took me a few days but i found it lol...Im scheduled to get my band Dec 5th..Im super anxious! I just received my approval through insurance Tuesday. Compared to other stories i heard my process was pretty quick. Im sooo happy this is happening! I wonder how much weight i will lose the 1st month with the pre op and post op diet. My bday is in January. 20 pounds will be an awesome gift to myself! Lol...I hope the other December Banders find us!! I love the support on these forums! Good Luck everybody!

That was VERY HELPFUL!!! THANKS!

I get banded Dec 5th. My liquid diet begins on the 1st...At least i get Thanksgiving! Lol

Just a FYI today i told my boss about the days i need off..And i just used "procedure"...Ill keep u posted how long that flies.

The surgeons office called and told me and set up my pre op visit for tomorrow and surgery for the 5th.

Hopefully both of you all get approved this week!!!!! My paperwork was submitted Oct 28th and i got approved yesterday. My surgery date is Dec 5th...

If im not fully recovered and able to return to wrk after a few days i will probably look into FMLA. I have already looked into short term disability just in case. And it is private but if all of a sudden i turn into this secretive person my co workers will know something is up.