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Welcome Mudbug! It looks like the Dec 19th bandsters are right about the same place when it comes to weight loss. I know that I don't want to lose wt too fast and have a lot of loose skin, but at the same time my vanity wants to be thin immediately!! I guess I can never be happy!!

Hello Mississippi bandsters!! I was banded 12/19/08 and have my first post-op appt 1/26 and hope to get my first fill then. I can't imagine what that will feel like, but I am ready for some restriction!! Once my swelling went down after surgery I have not had any restriction and I am not losing much weight. I have to learn to be more patient with this entire process!!

Hello all 12/19/08 bandsters!! I doing good. My postop MD visit will be 1/26 and I hope to get my first fill at that time. I had restriction until the swelling went down after surgery, but none now that I can tell. I went back to work 1/5, my online class resumed 1/6, and haven't had must time to post. I haven't lost any weight this past week, only 15 pounds total. I spoke with the nurse from MD office and she said that was in line with what they expect immediately post op, but I was hoping for more!!

Hope everyone had a good Christmas. I was pleasantly surprised that I was not tempted by everything that was on the table! I did have a spoon of dressing at lunch and then a spoon of sweet potato at dinner, and it tasted sooooo good!

Southe1010, How are you? I was banded on 19th and am doing OK. It is suprising the difference in post op orders from docs. Mine said the only limitation we had was if it hurts don't do it!! Of course, I am taking it easy. Thought I was up to shopping yesterday so decided to finish some last minute Xmas, WRONG!!! I made it to the first store, stood in line for my purchase, and decided I might not be doing that good! I am still having trouble with gas pains in left shoulder...will be glad when that leaves! Also, I am having a "craving" as I did while pregnant!!:thumbup: I would give anything for some garlic toast!! Is that bizarre or what? I know I won't give into that, but I wonder how long before that goes away. Has anyone else experienced this???

Hello All! I am so glad to be able to say that I am now 2 days post op and everything is going great. I am having a bit of gas pains in my left shoulder, but other that that it has been a breeze. Still on Clear liquids for today, then get to start full liquids tomorrow. All 19th bandsters please post and lets keep in touch.

Jewel, Glad to here that you are doing so good. I received my band on the 19th also and am having no problems to speak of. We will have to keep in touch and compare progress!:tounge_smile: Mary N.

Thanks...I think I missed the "next" button when I tried it the first time. Mary N.

I think we all worry about some of the same things. I am a surgical nurse and have been in on many lapbands surgeries but I am still nervous about it. I will be naked and catheritized by people that I have to work with everyday!! The closer it gets, the more apprehensive I get! But this time next week it will be over and I will be banded...yea!!!:confused_smile:

Hi everyone!! I am being banded Friday 12/19/08!! Finally!! I too am looking forward to two weeks off!:confused_smile::rolleyes2:

Pete, How do you update those things. I was able to make mine, but i can't get the update to show on this site. :confused_smile: Mary N.

That sounds interesting. Any idea where details are available? I like free !!

Linda - I have 10 days to go also, and I am getting excited and nervous. I am so ready to have the surgery and get it over with and start losing weight. I have started walking and joined Curves to get a start on the exercise! Good Luck to you.

My surgery is scheduled for 12/19/08 and I am getting nervous as well as excited. I have been working toward this for 18 months due to my employer changing insurance co's in the middle of my efforts. But I am finally here!! Hope to learn a lot from you guys!