LadyDiMD

Jeri_Bell...I feel your pain! I was banded in Dec, and they took out my gallbladder at the same time. This saved my life, as they found gallbladder cancer. ( extremely rare). In April, I underwent a liver resection and lymph node removal...good news...cancer has NOT spread! However, in July I developed an abcess along the open suture line. Which ended up infecting my port. So, in Aug I spent 4 days in the hospital, they removed my port which was seeded with MERSA staph. So I am also in recovery, and will most likely be getting a new port in Dec. But, I am cancer free...so removal of the port isn't that much of a deal when you put things in perspective. I will be most interested in hearing how you are coming along with this. ( We can swap war stories! ) Take care & best of luck! Di

Hi all! I was banded on Mon the 22nd, and had 2 additional procedures done ( hiatial hernia repaired and gallbladder removed) They started me on a protein shake at the hospital. I am doing the liquid diet ( same as my Pre-opdiet), with protein shakes, broth,SF jello, popsicles, etc. Still rather tender, and still on the pain meds. I have been doing a good bit of walking, and a friend took me out to get my hair & nails done. That wore me out! I really haven't been feeling hungry, and it's been hard getting the protein in. Luckily, I haven't had the gas pain a lot of folks have been experiencing. Good Luck to everyone! Happy Holidays to all! Di :thumbup:

Hi Kathi! I was just banded on the 22nd. I work for the Fed Gov't and have about 15 wks of sick leave accumulated. ( I've been there almost 20 years, and very rarely use much time) I also work part time for a printing company, which requires standing and doing a lot of heavy lifting of boxes of paper. I know I won't be able to work there for 2 months, due to the weight restriction. I was hoping to take about 3 weeks off from the Govt. Also, I ended up having 3 procedures done...the band, had my gallbladder removed, and repaired a hiatal hernia ( that I didn't know I had). So..with the added procedures, I am waiting for my first post-op visit to discuss with him my return to work date. I don't really want to go back to work while still on all liquids. I am very busy, and often don't get my scheduled breaks in, so, I don't see a lot of opportunity to sit around doing a lot of sip, sip, sipping...if you know what I mean. By the way, Kathi..you're not to far from me...Fayetteville is about 20 mins from me in Hagerstown! Good Luck! Di :thumbup:

Hi all! I just received my surgery date also! I'm also being banded on Dec 22nd! What a Christmas present! Good Luck to everyone on their journeys! Di:thumbup:

Hi all! I'm in Hagerstown, but I plan to be banded by Dr. Barry Greene at Shady Grove. He is one of the best! They have several support groups a month. Go to www.advancedwls.com to get the schedule. I plan on going to the Robinwood support group this month with a co-worker who is planning on doing bypass. I have my paperwork submitted now, and have started on the liquid pre-op diet, since I have Federal BC, which is basically a guarantee, so I am hoping to be banded by the end of the month. Good Luck to all! Di:thumbup: