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Hey Darr, Singing Off Key and Maple- How are the new bandsters of 9/21 doing? I feel pretty spectacular myself! I posted this in another area so if you've already read it, please excuse me. I wanted to share with the 9/21'rs as well...... I was the first on the schedule at PP Hosp for Dr Spivak. I spent more time in holding than anywhere else, I think. Saw him and asked for a picture of my new band in place and he said sure. So I have a cool photo of my banded pouch. Begged the anesthesiologist for extra nausea meds as I always have nausea and vomiting with anesthesia and for the trip home (30-40 min of Houston traffic!) Next thing I know - was was coughing (and cursing) in the recovery room and off to my room. Brenda from the office came to see me w/instructions and told me I could get up and go to the bathroom. I got dressed and did a couple of laps around the unit and they sent me home. I even walked into Walgreens to drop off my Rx! I haven't had gas pain so far. The most pain is my port site where he went through the fascia - that's a booger when trying to sit back or lie down! Walked my block a couple of times when we got home, slept quite a bit. On Post Op Day 1, I showered and took off the bandaids - my incisions are so much smaller than I thought they'd be! We went to Wal Mart and Sams. Today is POD#2 and I feel even better. My calves are sore - I guess from not walking as much. My throat is definitely sore. I'm chewing on gum occasionally because my jaws are sore from not chewing food. I think I'm gonna go take a walk this morning and today is the start of mushy food - so I'm gonna cook some egg beaters. Woo-hoo!!! I really can't complain so far - so much better than I expected!!! But I'm still taking this next week off work. I need to learn a little about what I can eat and how all this works before I go back. Hope you're all doing well. Please keep this thread going so we can keep in touch and see how we're losing the chub together. I guess I need to get one of those ticker thingies for my signature, but that means I'd have to get a scale.......

Hey Hazel - I made it!!!!! I'm officially a September bandster!!! Post-op day #1 for me......... I was the first on the schedule at PP Hosp for Dr Spivak. I spent more time in holding than anywhere else, I think. Saw him and asked for a picture of my new band in place and he said sure. Begged the anesthesiologist for extra nausea meds as I always have nausea and vomiting with anesthesia and for the trip home (30-40 min of Houston traffic!) Next thing I know - was was coughing (and cursing) in the recovery room and off to my room. Brenda from the office came to see me w/instructions and told me I could get up and go to the bathroom. I got dressed and did a couple of laps around the unit and they sent me home. I even walked into Walgreens to drop off my Rx! I haven't had gas pain so far. The most pain is my port site where he went through the fascia - that's a booger when trying to sit back or lie down! Walked my block a couple of times yesterday, slept quite a bit. Today I showered and took off the bandaids - my incisions are so much smaller than I thought they'd be! We've been to Wal Mart and Sams. No pain meds since 1 am last night! I am pooping out right about now and think I'm going to settle in with a pillow and a movie and maybe a little pain medicine. I really can't complain so far - so much better than I expected!!! How are you doing? Better each day I hope.............. Keep in touch my fellow Spivak Sept bandster........... Kimmie - I feel like a skinny bitch already........... (maybe not quite yet) :clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2:

:nervousPlease add me to the Sept 07 Bandsters. I'm scheduled for tomorrow morning by Dr. Spivak in Houston! So nervous now............

Hazel - Glad to hear you're happy and recovering well. Congrats on the 7 lbs!! That's awesome!! I will definitely keep in touch and want to hear updates on you as well. I'll keep your advice about Jello in mind when I go pre-shopping today. Kimmie - Glad to hear you're feeling well, too. Best of luck to you. Here's to the future skinny bitches!!!!!!!! Two more days 'til the beginning of my new life!!!!!

Hey hazeleyegirl - Congrats on your banding and I hope you're feeling well. I will be banded this Friday 9/21 by Dr. Spivak. I went to seminar and same day consultation last weekend and since I'm self-pay, there was no wait. I'm waiting for the office to call me with info re: what hospital, instructions, etc. So far, everything I've read about Dr. Spivak has been positive. Are you happy with your decision so far? Also - I love your signature with the wings. Where did you get it? -Kimmie - Love your sub-heading!! I'm planning on becoming a skinny bitch, too!!!!!!!!!

Hello - I'm scheduled for this Friday with Dr. Spivak in Houston. I was very excited, but as it approaches, I'm getting more nervous. Best of luck to all and keep us updated.