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You can do it!!! it will be the best decision you have ever made!!!! God Bless.

Laura- I am so sorry! You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Leslie

Hey there- i was banded on Oct.14th. I feel pretty good 5 days out. I started at 242 when I went to the band seminar, surgery day I was 220 and now I am 213.6 today. (5'5" and 37). I am most nervous about something happening to the port or something.....but otherwise am very happy with the decision I have made. I too am a Christian! I wish you the very best. Keep me posted/message me anytime!!! take care.

Hey there- I was banded on the 14th. My port site is the most painful too!!! The pain in your left shoulder is most likely from the gas they pump into you during surgery to make room to do the surgery. Take walks if you can- that should help, and Gas-x strips help a little as well. I am doing ok with the liquid diet now that i have gotten my protein shake routine down...it really helps. feel free to message me anytime!!! take good care of yourself and I will talk with you soon. : )

You can do it!!! I had my surgery on the 14th and I am doing pretty good. It is a process and a journey. You are right that prayer will be so important throughout this as well as support from others!!! feel free to message me any time!!!!!! good luck and I will keep you in my prayers- Leslie

Good Job!!!!! I am just on post op day 4. Im excited too!!! a little nervous, but excited.

Hey there- i was banded the same day! I feel pretty good with the exception of "gas"- need to burp all the time. also have a little bleeding around the port site inscision??? do you have this? it worries me a little....called the on call dr. and he said to just put some sterile gauze on it....so i did. but oh my!!! anyway, i find it hard to tell if what i feel is hunger or gas. I feel, what i suppose is the band, when i roll to my side from laying on my back or when i first sit up....do yall feel this???? keep me posted on your progress etc.!!! good luck to you both. take care, Leslie

I am freaking out a little bit. My port site inscision is bleeding a little...... called the "on call" dr. for the weekend and he said to just put some antibiotic ointment on it and some sterile gauze. I have done that, but Im still nervous. Did anyone else experience this.....Im sure I am over reacting, but Oh my goodness, just have never been through anything like this before. thanks for any advice, encouragement, etc. thanks, Leslie

I am freaking out a little bit. My port site inscision is bleeding a little...... called the "on call" dr. for the weekend and he said to just put some antibiotic ointment on it and some sterile gauze. I have done that, but Im still nervous. Did anyone else experience this.....Im sure I am over reacting, but Oh my goodness, just have never been through anything like this before. thanks for any advice, encouragement, etc. thanks, Leslie

Well- today is Saturday- was banded on Wed. the 14th. today i feel pretty good, just still feel like belching/causes pressure in my chest ......is this normal????? trying to drink all my protein and water etc. etc. going for 3 twenty minute walks a day.....i feel like things are going well. Just feel unsure at this point...not doubting my decision, but just unsure if I am doing it right. (does that make sense)? I have lost 4 pounds since wednesday. :wink2: I am thankful for this website so I can come get advice and support. thanks so much

Well- today is Saturday- was banded on Wed. the 14th. today i feel pretty good, just still feel like belching/causes pressure in my chest ......is this normal????? trying to drink all my protein and water etc. etc. going for 3 twenty minute walks a day.....i feel like things are going well. Just feel unsure at this point...not doubting my decision, but just unsure if I am doing it right. (does that make sense)? I have lost 4 pounds since wednesday. I am thankful for this website so I can come get advice and support. thanks so much

Good for you!!! I was just banded on Oct. 14. You have to do it for you and no one else. Your health and well being are most important. All others will come around when they see how happy and healthy you are. keep us posted!!! take care!! Leslie

Thanks!!!!

I am day three post op too. I think we have talked on another blog, but I totally understand what you are saying. Today i felt really weak. I don't think I was getting enough protein in or something. Tomorrow I am going to try a different tactic with all the liquids, broths etc. Keep in touch. talk to you soon. Leslie

you can do it NJLIZ!!! hang in there. The pre-op diet is tough, but you can do it. The post op diet is hard for me at this momment, but i can do it. We have made the right, healthy decision for the rest of our lives. Keep on Keeping on!!!!! talk to you soon.:thumbdown:

hey everyone, I had my surgery on the 14th. I am still sore, and felt very weak today. but was able to start some protein drinks/supplements today - I think that will help. good luck to everyone and let's keep each other motivated and supported!!! talk to you soon.

im trying to get the ticker thing working??? I created one, copy/pasted it into my signature....don't know if it is working? any help....I know Band Groupie has posted this somewhere..... thanks, Leslie

im trying to get the ticker thing working??? I created one, copy/pasted it into my signature....don't know if it is working? any help....I know Band Groupie has posted this somewhere..... thanks, Leslie

Thanks to you all!!!! we can get through this together for sure. It's great that we have this place to come for support outside of those in our family. my port site is the thing that hurts the most, and the feeling of the need to burp. we shall keep moving ever onward!!! best of luck to you all- i will post again soon. Leslie

Well, today is day two. I am pretty sore- especially at the port site/inscision area. Did anyone else experience that? I have been sipping water and walk walk walking! Things seep to be going pretty well though. How are the rest of the October bandsters doing? I also truly appreciate the words of encouragement and advice from those that have been banded. thanks so much....talk to you all soon. :smile2:Leslie

Well, today is day two. I am pretty sore- especially at the port site/inscision area. Did anyone else experience that? I have been sipping water and walk walk walking! Things seep to be going pretty well though. How are the rest of the October bandsters doing? I also truly appreciate the words of encouragement and advice from those that have been banded. thanks so much....talk to you all soon. :smile2:Leslie

I had my lap band surgery today!!!! I went in at 10:30, Surgery at noon, and home by 7:00 pm. apparently, I had to spend 3 hours in recovery due to my blood pressure dropping a little low.....they gave me IV fluids and that did the trick. I have some pain, but not too bad right now.....none of the gas pain that i thought i would have.....knock on wood that it all stays the way it is today...... So glad to have joined the bandsters!!! I will keep you posted. love to all:thumbup:

I had my lap band surgery today!!!! I went in at 10:30, Surgery at noon, and home by 7:00 pm. apparently, I had to spend 3 hours in recovery due to my blood pressure dropping a little low.....they gave me IV fluids and that did the trick. I have some pain, but not too bad right now.....none of the gas pain that i thought i would have.....knock on wood that it all stays the way it is today...... So glad to have joined the bandsters!!! I will keep you posted. love to all:thumbup:

Congrats!!!!! I am so happy for you all. My surgery is coming up on October 14th. I am scared, nervous, anxious, excited....etc.etc. I fell off the liquid pre-op diet thing today.......feel guilty, but i must move forward. Wednesday, my life will change for the better. Today, espcially this evening is really hard emotionally- but again, i must move forward. Lets all keep in touch and cheer one another on through this wonderful journey!!!! Questions09- aka Leslie:smile2:

One week from today I will be having my lap-band surgery!!! I am so excited. I had my upper GI study done yesterday, and did all my pre-admission stuff at the hospital today. They did an EKG, blood work, and a chest x-ray! So, now just 6 more days of my pre-op liquid diet......I've lost 5 pounds (cause I cheated one day)......more to come. This is quite a journey and I am ready to move foward with!!!! I know there are several folks I have talked to recently that are having surgery this week and next....good luck to you all. talk to you soon!!!!:biggrin: