ashtonsmom

My surgery is this Monday with Dr. Tashjian in Beverly Hills. I am so scared! My sister was banded yesterday and I was there to see everything. At least now I know exactly what to expect. She says the only thing that hurts are the incisions. The Co2 bloating does not hurt (what I was afraid of). She says she feels a slight pinch when she has to get up to go to the bathroom and some soreness. I think the effects of the anesthesia and sore throat from the breathing tube is more bothersome than the actual surgery. Her procedure lasted 40minutes and Dr. T says mine will last about 50. My sister is significantly less overweight than I am, so I hope my recovery goes as smoothly as hers seems to be going. Dr. T also says that if he goes in with the scope on Monday and he sees that my liver is still too fatty to do the surgery, he'll postpone it. I think that makes me more nervous than anything else. Good luck everyone!! :frown:

I've noticed that most doctors don't require a pre-surgery diet, mine did.. womp womp Anyway, the leg cramps are most likely from dehydriation. You might want to look into buying some sugar-free or low sugar electrolyte replacement drinks (gatorade) that will help you a lot! Also, the shoulder pains should be gone 3-5 days after surgery. Have you noticed yourself using your arm a lot more to get up rather than you stomach muscles? They might just be sore from all of the lifting. Good luck!! I'm getting banded on the 13th. Freaking out - Mari:ohmy:

My starting weight is 336 (ouch!) Not sure how I got here...

My surgery is also this Monday with Dr. Tashjian in Beverly Hills. I am so scared! My sister was banded yesterday and I was there to see everything. At least now I know exactly what to expect. She says the only thing that hurts are the incisions. The Co2 bloating does not hurt (what I was afraid of). She says she feels a slight pinch when she has to get up to go to the bathroom and some soreness. I think the effects of the anesthesia and sore throat from the breathing tube is more bothersome than the actual surgery. Her procedure lasted 40minutes and Dr. T says mine will last about 50. My sister is significantly less overweight than I am, so I hope my recovery goes as smooth as hers seems to be going. Dr. T also says that if he goes in with the scope on Monday and he sees that my liver is still too fatty to do the surgery, he'll postpone it. I think that makes me more nervous than anything else. And can I mention that I am so sick of chicken broth? Good luck everyone!! :confused:

I'm also being banded on the 13th! So nervous, so scared, so excited!!