Hi all my name is Tina. I am from Michigan, Metro Detroit area and became a bandster yesterday, 1/12/10. My surgeon, who is wonderful is Dr. Gazayerli of Troy. Along with getting banded I had a hiatal hernia repaired, boy was that news to me.

I arrived at the hospital around 10:30 am and the case in front of me took much longer due to some "issues" so I did not go in to the O.R. until 2:45 uugh boy was I ever frustrated! But all turned out well and here I am. I am sore and the gas pain has been living in my right shoulder since I got home last night, OUCH! But other that that I am doing good and looking forward to all of your support.

Edited January 13, 201016 yr by TinaMay

congrats, and if your recovery goes anything like mine the gas pain in your shoulder will be the worst of it. Best of luck on your new journey

Congratulations -- and welcome!! Take some before pics and take your measurements as soon as the swelling goes down if you didn't already! You will definitely want that info. later on!!

Best wishes,

Catherine

congrats....just know the gas is the only bad part but, I know you will be okay. Have fun with it.....

Hi Tina, I am from Michigan also. I am getting surgey Friday the 15th at Henry Ford Warren. I wish you a speedy recovery, and please keep in touch so we can compare notes!!!!!:thumbup:

Hi all my name is Tina. I am from Michigan, Metro Detroit area and became a bandster yesterday, 1/12/10. My surgeon, who is wonderful is Dr. Gazayerli of Troy. Along with getting banded I had a hiatal hernia repaired, boy was that news to me.

I arrived at the hospital around 10:30 am and the case in front of me took much longer due to some "issues" so I did not go in to the O.R. until 2:45 uugh boy was I ever frustrated! But all turned out well and here I am. I am sore and the gas pain has been living in my right shoulder since I got home last night, OUCH! But other that that I am doing good and looking forward to all of your support.

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Congrats - best of luck and go Red Wings. :tt1:

Thank you all for the welcome and well wishes. :thumbup: