IsabellaP84

I was banded by Dr. Ren in NYU Medical Center- Very happy with my choice!

Hey Ling, thank you so much for your support! I am feeling much better now! I get to start mushies on Wednesday...I am sooooooo excited! I trying to take it one day and a time! thanks again!

Don't worry Judebox...I was doing the same thing, I had a side pain and it was just gas, I was worried about clots and tears, and slippage...but there's nothing to worry about, I have NO pain and I'm outta surgery 6 days now, I really feel great. I went for an esopho-gram and they looked at the band and doc said it is in perfect place and everything, even my incisions have almostly fully healed! Being 24 and 26yrs old has its advantages... we'll be fine! No worries! Stop reading negative posts!!! I was doing the same thing.

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I feel the same way Auntbrat, I was banded on Monday and I am nervous about going back to work...it's hard to concentrate. All the soreness is gone and I am all healed and physically I feel wonderful. However, mentally I feel miserable b/c I can't eat anything... and I am tired..weak and frustrated with myself. I m worried that I wont lose any weight...and that I'll be failure at this... or it'll be just like every other diet I've ever been on..lose some weight...gain it back... or just not lose any at all. I am scared this is all going to be a waste. I hate myself right now... so many questions that only time can answer and it sucks. I wanna eat things other than broth, shakes, Water, pudding, and Soup... I am starting to regret this whole procedure. I def. need a boost and help... I need to know that this will work... I've lost like 13lbs since the liquid diet before surgery... but I don't know how I can keep this up...I m starting to doubt myself and everything I've done... sad, confused... this is horrible

I'm out of surgery from April 13th I got home around 7:15pm the surgery was at 9am. I cannot believe how fast it all went. Everything went so so so super smooth. She only had to give me two small incisions! I am so happy! I was nervous for nothing. After I woke up I got an anxiety attack but once they game me anti-nauseous meds, morphine and Ben-a-drill (however you spell it) I was knock out for hours and woke up feeling refreshed. I m in some pain right now but its about a 1-2 on the pain scale. I feel so relieved from all this. Thank you for all your support! Im gonna try to sip and walk as much as possible...but it's scary...I dont wanna throw up..

I'm out of surgery I got home around 7:15pm the surgery was at 9am. I cannot believe how fast it all went. Everything went so so so super smooth. She only had to give me two small incisions! I am so happy! I was nervous for nothing. After I woke up I got an anxiety attack but once they game me anti-nauseous meds, morphine and Ben-a-drill (however you spell it) I was knock out for hours and woke up feeling refreshed. I m in some pain right now but its about a 1-2 on the pain scale. I feel so relieved from all this. Thanks guys for all your support! Im gonna try to sip and walk as much as possible...but it's scary...I dont wanna throw up..

I will be at NYU Medical Center in New York City. Thank you Ladyjp!

Tina my surgery is for tomorrow too! April 13th...I have to be at the hospital at 9am. I wish I was as calm as you are right now, but I AM SO NERVOUS! GOOD LUCK TO YOU TINA! :blushing:

So here I'am...about the get surgery tomorrow (April 13th) wow this last month was the slowest ever but now I feel like I need a few more weeks... I guess I'm getting cold feet. Ive lost a total of 10bls on the 2 week liquids...and getting jealous of all the people on this site who said they did not have to do it for 2 weeks and/or they did not have to go through the entire day with just liquids but rather just partial liquids. Hmm... I know everyone's different blah blah... it's doesn't change the fact that I have no eattin anything for 2 weeks staight and that Iam HUNGRY and EXHAUSTED. Not to mention NERVOUS for tomorrow's surgery. Another thing that I cannot understand that I have read on this site...people who do not lose weight with the band...DUH!! If you eat ice cream everyday and throw a BIG MAC in the blender of course YOU ARE NOT GOING TO LOSE WEIGHT! I undestand everyone is different...blah blah but I just cannot wrap my finger around that one. Alright Im in a pissy mood and it might explain everything. Im gonna go... Happy easter everyone.

So here I'am...about the get surgery tomorrow (April 13th) wow this last month was the slowest ever but now I feel like I need a few more weeks... I guess I'm getting cold feet. Ive lost a total of 10bls on the 2 week liquids...and getting jealous of all the people on this site who said they did not have to do it for 2 weeks and/or they did not have to go through the entire day with just liquids but rather just partial liquids. Hmm... I know everyone's different blah blah... it's doesn't change the fact that I have no eattin anything for 2 weeks staight and that Iam HUNGRY and EXHAUSTED. Not to mention NERVOUS for tomorrow's surgery. Another thing that I cannot understand that I have read on this site...people who do not lose weight with the band...DUH!! If you eat ice cream everyday and throw a BIG MAC in the blender of course YOU ARE NOT GOING TO LOSE WEIGHT! I undestand everyone is different...blah blah but I just cannot wrap my finger around that one. Alright Im in a pissy mood and it might explain everything. Im gonna go... Happy easter everyone.

OMG! Getting banded this Monday April 13th! I can't believe it! Ill be happy to be able to have some real food soon! these liquids are killing me, and I'm not even allowed to have protein bars! ahhhh! 3 more days. I really am nervous... I'm 24 years old Ive never had surgery before and never ever been in a hospital bed! IM FREAKING OUT! Good luck to all you other APRIL BANDSTERS OUT THERE! I need lots of it! Can someone tell me some things I should expect during the hospital visit!? Maybe it will help ease my anxeity. thanks!

yes I'am on the liquid diet and they allow me to eat sugar free jello, my surgery is on April 13th! 4 days away! ahhh!

I've been on the Pre-opt liquid diet for 8 days now, ill be going in to get banded on April 13th (next monday) Ahhh Im so NERVOUS! I lost 8lbs so far. This diet is so hard, but I feel like Im in control for once in my life! :wub: Im excited, I wonder how much weight Ill be able to lose? How will I do eating only mushie food for the first 10 days? I guess anything will be better then this liquid thing! Wish me luck on my surgery! 1 week away! Starting: 215lbs Now: 208lbs Goal: 110lbs

yay!! good luck guys, Its right around the corner! I have to do 14 days of liquids ur lucky u only had to do 10 days! I eat some veggies at night to help with hunger.

I've been on the Pre-opt liquid diet for 8 days now, ill be going in to get banded on April 13th (next monday) Ahhh Im so NERVOUS! I lost 8lbs so far. This diet is so hard, but I feel like Im in control for once in my life! :thumbdown: Im excited, I wonder how much weight Ill be able to lose? How will I do eating only mushie food for the first 10 days? I guess anything will be better then this liquid thing! Wish me luck on my surgery! 1 week away! Starting: 215lbs Now: 208lbs Goal: 110lbs

I'll be banded on APRIL 13th! I cannot wait, I'am on the liquid diet right now and it is really hard, But I know this will all be worth it! Wish me luck guys! I'm super nervous!