Lorraine Ann

congrats Jillian. hope all goes well for you. :drool:

Hey bnwalker - how is it going for you. My abdomen seems to be coming along nicely. Left shoulder pain from gas is a real "pain". Toots are coming easier every day but I can't wait for them to resolve fully. How has your fluid intake been? I am looking forward to getting off clear fluids and into vegetable juices and milk starting tomorrow.

Nappy, thanks for the well wishes. the same back to you. Other than the discomfort in my right shoulder things seem to be ok. I really thought it would be worse. I do find it ironic that now when I need to burp or pass gas I find I can't... what is that all about? My clinic called today to follow up on how things were going and they said the shoulder discomfort - absorption of the air they pumped into the abdominal cavity - would take about one week to go away, even with the walking. So far following orders has been easy to do, highly motivated. I don't want to lose fast, I just want to lose permanently!!!!!! Hope all is going well for you.

Hi all, I am 15 hours post op and things are going well. minimal gas pains, mostly left sided neck pain that is manageable/tolerable. Hiatal hernia repaired. I am taking the pain meds right on schedule just in case but for now it is better than I thought it would be. I have to sleep in an upright position tonight because of the sleep apnea. I made it!!!!! I can't believe it!!!! Surgeon said liver was in excellent shape because of the pre op diet so the surgery went quick. I dozing off now as I type so it must be time for another cat nap. Bye all.

Stormrider, you really should post more often. your comments made my day. thank you:rolleyes:

Thanks to all who read and responded. This site has helped me to stay focused. The number of positive examples really inspires. look forward to talking with you all in the future. :biggrin:

Well here I go. With fear and hope. Friday Sep 24 at 6 am. every hurdle seems a test of committment. I have my husband's support and for the first time have involved him totally in how important this step is to me. How essential it is. I am married (duh). A new grandma! And I need to change my health outlook and my inmost feelings about myself. So here I go ....

:thumbup: Went to my family MD and he recommended them. Are they ok? How do I reply in this forum without attaching the initial comment?

Hi Heather, I am from outside of London and am being banded in Sarnia at the end of September. How has your experience been? Any Advice? Lorraine :smile:

Thanks Banded - I think I will just post this note throughout the house. It sounds like the conversations I am afraid I will be having with myself. Going for banding end of Sep and I'm working on the mental gear up to succeed.

Hey C.G.. I am Canadian also. If you are having this done in Ontario I appreciate the financial committment. I am booked near the end of Sep. I wish you all the stamina and will that you need to succeed. I just visited the chat room and there are some amazing success cases there and that will be us soon!!!