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I agree, thats one of the reasons why I elected not to tell so many people. Also people say that the dangers from the actual procedure are not worth losing the weight (:biggrin: right). Or; that the complications and the new lifestyle arent worth the weight you lose.

My surgery was moved from 930 to 11am on july 23 2009. Then the surgery was delayed until about 3. Surgery started at about 340 and i was out by 420. I woke up in recovery in severe pain and once i was stable i was sent to my room. My surgeon did require an overnight stay which was ok with me. I read about people having to share rooms and i really didnt want to do that and i have a history of mrsa (aug 2008) so i reminded my surgeon and he made sure i got a private room. So when i get up to the room my sis and nephew wanted to to say hi because none of my family could come. im assuming my know it all nurse went straight to the charge nurse instead of asking me the patient about my health history. so in walks the charge nurse explaining why im in isolation and i tried to explain that i am negative for mrsa but shes the charge nurse so she knows everything...so she just overtalked me. but she then tells me that my nephew does not need to be in my room!! My nephew that i live with? The same nephew that i babysit almost everday and take naps with almost everyday? I really did not like how they made assumptions without asking me, or checking my chart or askinb the person allowed to talk for me if the need arised; my sister. But other than a few bad nurses and my my port area being swollen to the size of a grapefruit my stay was ok. I was discharged the next evening. I do have a sore throat and gas pains in my belly.

Thanks so much!! Im starting feel like everything is ok. Just tired of being bloated and looking four months preggo on top of that!!!

Thanks everyone!

Thanks soooo much!!! I was sure that everyone would have some type of swelling/bloating...but it looks like they accidently put a grapefruit instead of a port in my main incision lol. Thanks again, i feel sooo much better/normal!!!!!!

My surgeon said it was ok, I still didnt feel right so my nurse at the hosptal called his office and one of the other surgeons there, said she would come by and do bloodwork and check me out.The bloodwork came back satisfactory and she said the swelling was normal. I stiil feel a little uneasy :biggrin:...

I have 2 squeems so far...and I love mine too! :tongue2: How long did you wait after getting the band to start back wearing your squeem? I cant believe you found them at Walgreens :biggrin:...gotta check out my local Walgreens!!

Thanks.:tongue2: So it looks like I have a grapefruit, not a port under there...it hasnt gotten bigger, so I know thats a good thing. So large grapefruit sized is pretty normal? Thanks again!! :biggrin:

Thanks again every one...my port area looks like a very large grapefruit is under my skin. Does everybody else have general swelling, or is anybody else swollen more in one place only?

I just got banded July 23 and where my port, I have a knot the size of a huge grapefruit...so Im sad just thinking about having a complication with this band. :-( So if my post seemed a little rude, it was not intentional just me thinking in terms of working so hard for something and losing it before you even get to use it. But I know you were not directing that comment at me, im just home now in my own bed able to think a little clear. But not to hijack....but was your tummy swollen where the port is located? My surgeon (and another one in his group said it was fine)...im not so sure...any advice would be appreciated!

i think it increases your chances of ur band slipping. i kno its hard but it will b harder if u lost the band due to slippage.

Thanks so much! I was a little worried.

i hope this isnt too much of a silly question....but ive never had a surgery like this before & i was wondering if my tummy is suppose to be swollen. its been like 12hrs since surgery and my tummy is swollen especially where the port is. the surgeon will be here in a few hrs & i will ask him about it but i wanted to ask u guys first... and ill try a search while im waiting on respones.

ok, i went back and found it....its something along the lines of i lap place gastr adj device hospital doctor date submitted date approved outpatient bariatric surgery they approved me in about three hrs so hopefully u will get yours really soon!

when the surgery is approved it will say something like....approved one visit lap or gastric band placemen. if you look up my posts you will find where i posted exactly how tricare words it. i would find it and post it here but im on my cell. hope this helps and good luck!

i hope everyone has a good banding today and a speedy recovery.

My surgery was for 9am so i wasnt worried about being npo after midnight...but now they pushed it back to 2pm!!! Im so nervous, but ive been keeping calm!

Have you been tested for sleep apnea? Joint pain is also a common co-morbidity. Does your insurance count joint pain and sleep apnea as co-morbidities?

Hi, I am also in my early 20's...my date is coming up soon too! I am very anxious and nervous about the actual procedure. Good luck on your journey!

Im a 5th year senior (after many major changes) but now I've decided on a major; Integrative Studies with a minor in psyc and a minor in gen business (2 of my previous majors lol). I want to be a Pharmacist so after I graduate (may 2010) I will go back to undergrad and take a few science classes while waiting on admission to Pharmacy school. I have not been banded yet, my date is 07-23-09 and I am very nervous. My mom is sort of like a previous poster's mom...she thinks if I have the will power to stick with college after all I've been through, then she figures I can drop 100lbs. For me its not that easy, I can lose the weight but I always gain it back because I overeat. Anyway I look forward to meeting more people my age getting the band. This has been a long process (2yrs) and Im ready to start!

Im 22, will be banded 07/23/2009!

My pre-op 2 day clear liquids list has sf 'clear jello' listed as one of my choice. Does this mean like Jello that isnt red or blue or something? I think there was a note in there to avoid foods with dyes before surgery...but I dont recall seeing any jello that is clear in a store. :frown: Anyone know where I can find clear sf jello (or if they even make it)?

I have 2 days clear liquids also prior to surgery...not sure why either.

My doc told me he uses realize now...not really what i was expecting but hopefully it all goes well!

I wonder why you cant swim before the band? :thumbup: