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Raine63 I think I would be lying if I said it was a "piece of cake" All in all, it really was not bad. Like everyone says, the gas pain is the biggest promblem. Take Gas-X, drink peppermint tea and walk, walk, walk. At first it hurts to move and walk, but the more you move the more the gas is released, and you feel better. The other thing is to drink all your fluids so you don't get dehydrated. I had to stay in the hospital overnight because of the hernia repairs (2) and they put me on morphine. But, I only needed that for that one day. I only took two doses of pain meds since I came home. I started to feel real good on Thursday morning, and my surgery was Monday morning. So even with the extra surgery, I don't think that 3 days to feel good again was to hard. Good luck with your surgery. I will be thinking of you on Monday. Let us know how you do.

Mary D A early Happy Birthday!!!! Wow, my birhtday was last Thursday. We both got banded right around our birthdays.

Mary D I go for my post op check-up on Tuesday, August 12th, and then back to work. I think I am ready, I feel pretty much like my old self as of yesterday. When is your check-up?

Charlene Sorry to hear so many things are happening now. I will keep you, and your family, in my prayers

MaryD Glad to hear your surgery went so well. We had our bands two days apart. Mine was August 4th. I am doing great today! I think it took me a little bit longer because of the two hernia repairs the doc did when he placed the band. What a surprise that was to me. Keep in touch.. we can encourge each other

Everything went pretty well. Everyone at the hospital was great! I ended up with an overnight stay because the doc repaired two hernias (surprise to me). Today is August 8th, and I am feeling pretty much just like my old self. A freind stopped by today, and said I looked so good that I looked like I didn't just have surgery. Walking really helped to get rid of the gas, and I found out it is very important to drink lots of fluids. I'll keep you posted. Thanks to everyone for all the well wishes. :tt2:

I had an overnight stay in the hospital, because my doc found two hernias and repaired them. The gas in gone today (5 day post op), and I really feel great today. I found walking to help the most. All in all, it was not a bad procedure. I have a little more pain at the one site, because that is were the port is and where a large hernia was repaired. It is so important to drink 64 oz. of fluids!!!

I had my surgery Monday, August 4th. Actually, I also had two hernias repaired, so I had to stay in the hospital overnight. I quess one of the hernia's was pretty big. I'm pretty sore (mostly for the hernia repair, I think), but doing o.k.

I really appreciate the support!! Thursday is my birthday (61 years old), so I am looking at this is a gift to myself for the rest of my life. I will be a healthier grandma. My 4 year old grandson is here with my daughter and he is keeping be for worrying. I will let you know how it went.

I will let you know how it goes tomorrow. My birthday is this Thursday, so I am looking at this as a great birthday present for the rest of my life! I'll be chatting with you all again soon. Thanks again for you good wishes!

Sarah Thanks for sharing your information. By banding is tommorrow, so I was very please to hear you had such a good experience. Good lunck to you!!

Hi and welcome!!! Please check the thread just below yours and you will find that we are all here supporting each other. Are you banded yet, or deciding?

I can't believe my surgery date is finally nearly here!!!! It's been a long process. Only one more day, and I survived the 2 week liquid diet!!! Truly, ithe liquid diet wasn't bad at all. I am more excited than nervous. I will let you all know how everything goes.

Doddie Great news about getting off the meds. Keep up the good work.

Hi Everyone The liquid diet is going well. I tought I would be climbing the walls, but it's not so bad. Only five more days till by banding date! Meet with the nurse yesterday for a pre-op interview,and she was very pleased with my progress. I will keep on track, becuase I must keep on track.

I getting banded the following Monday, August 4th. Good luck and keep in touch.

Hi plevy, and all the 60+ bandster My surgery is Monday, August 4th, in Merrillville, IN at Methodist Hospital. I really feel that I am ready for this even though I had some second thoughts a while ago. :thumbup:

Glad to hear your surgery went well, and you are feeling good. I started by 2 week pre-op liquid diet and it's been going well. I thought it would be much worst, but I am really not that hungry. I was off line for a while with computer problems. Keep it touch, and keep up the good job.

I am August 4th. Please add me to the list.

I went to the doctor yesterday because I felt like I had a sinus infection. Unfortunately, I was right. Now I am on strong antiboctics, and hope to get this cleared up quick so I don't have to postpone my August 4th banding date. I feel pretty confident the meds will clear this up in time. I would really feel bad if I had to postpone the surgery. I start the liquid diet Monday. plevy How did everything go for you?

I get banned on August 4th. Count be in!

plevy Best of luck with your surgery. Let me know how everything goes. I will be thinking of you.

I got the date for my surgery today!!!! It's schedule for August 4th. This will be a early birthday present for me, as my birthday is the 7th. No cake for me this year. But, I would really rather have a healthier rest of my life, than a piece of cake.

plevy The ticker looks good! Glad the information helped you.

Hi Buttcha Yes, I meet your friend Karen K and she is very nice and really seems to know her stuff. She like the rest of the staff, have been very helpful. I have Blue Cross Blue Sheild and they required a six month surpervised diet, pysh exam, and many test. That's why it took so long. I wa approved by BCBSa few weeks ago, but the required class was full. I see Dr. Stanish Thursday, and get the date for my surgery You will learn alot at the seminar. Let me know how you are doing. It really helps to have this website for support. It's always good to know you are not alone.