I have started a group for us at:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/groups/april-2010-bandster-bunnies.html

I think it is important that we get together and share our experiences. My date is April 2nd so I wld like to let e'one know how the process went for me. Please spread the word. Wld like to get u all so we begin our journey together.

Good Luck Queen and anyone else going tomorrow!!

I love reading all of your stories! I can identify with so much of what everyone is saying.. the food pushers at work, the fear that they will find cancer or something when they open me up... I am jealous of you who have gotten it over with, but so grateful for your tips and insight from the "other side"... My doc doesn't require a preop diet but after reading your posts I think I may just do one anyway. My date is the 27th so that will give me just under two weeks.

Monkey Mama we are set for the same date! Best wishes to you... can't wait to hear your success stories. I am on a 14 day diet.... and have horrible headaches... but no hunger.

Congrats to everyone banded so far.....and good luck to those who have yet to begin their journey!!!!

I'm 6 days post op (April 9th) and am feeling great....... Other than than an awful tearing/burning pain from the port site when I turn the wrong way, or try to roll over in bed :thumbup:.....Is this happening to anyone else?? Or am I just the lucky one???

Congrats to everyone banded so far.....and good luck to those who have yet to begin their journey!!!!

I'm 6 days post op (April 9th) and am feeling great....... Other than than an awful tearing/burning pain from the port site when I turn the wrong way, or try to roll over in bed :thumbup:.....Is this happening to anyone else?? Or am I just the lucky one???

No, you are not alone. My surgery was 4/7/10 and I can finally turn over and lay on my side with minimal pain. It was pretty painful at first. Now I am having more itching than pain.:crying:

No, you are not alone. My surgery was 4/7/10 and I can finally turn over and lay on my side with minimal pain. It was pretty painful at first. Now I am having more itching than pain.

I was banded on the 7th and my port site is still sore. I twisted wrong and wow, that was awful!:thumbup: Anytime I have to cough or sneeze, I have to hold my hand over it so it doesn't hurt as much. I was able to lie on my left side in bed after two days though, so that helped. The gas from the surgery caused the most pain from the pressure, but I walked around pretty often and by day 5, it was a lot better.

Hang in there....and wishing speedy recovery to all!

Lori

Well...off to my final surgical consult today. I think the doc will be pleased as I am at the upper end of his desired pre-op weightloss. Check in later!

Hi Everyone!

Congrats to everyone who is banded.. I have one more week so this time next week I will be banded and at home experiencing the gas pain I am sure!

I started the pre-op diet today and the shake wasn't as bad as I thought it would be and actually made me feel full.

Good luck and speedy recovery to everyone!

Tera:thumbup:

Banded on wed Apr 14th. Today has been good so far. Really gassy but the GasX strips are really helping. Still sore but moving around and trying to get my liquids in. Hopefully I'll make it outside tomorrow for some fresh air.

Congrats to all who have been banded and good luck to those who are still waiting to be banded.:thumbup:

It is still a little sore to lay on my port side (banded on 4/6) but is getting better. Pillow props are great.

Anyone else have suggestions for getting bandages off nicely? They said to take them off when steri-strips start peeling but I took off two and started bleeding?

Life is looking good!:thumbup:

Monkey Mama we are set for the same date! Best wishes to you... can't wait to hear your success stories. I am on a 14 day diet.... and have horrible headaches... but no hunger.

Cool to know someone going the same day as me! I can't wait to hear your success stories either. I hear the headaches go away when your body adjusts to its new eating style... hope that comes soon for you.

Hi everyone, hope all april bunnies are doing GREAT. This april bunnie is in hospital today for a blood clot. Doc said i will be here a few days. very scary. please send prayer. For some reason i keep putting my band date as the 12th but actually its the13th go figure. i went for post opt check up, had leg pain next thing test then admitted on bedrest:crying::thumbup:

Hi everyone, hope all april bunnies are doing GREAT. This april bunnie is in hospital today for a blood clot. Doc said i will be here a few days. very scary. please send prayer. For some reason i keep putting my band date as the 12th but actually its the13th go figure. i went for post opt check up, had leg pain next thing test then admitted on bedrest:crying::thumbup:

Rubie- I am so sorry to hear about your blood clot. Thankfully it was discovered and you are being treated BEFORE any serious complications happened! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers..

Hi everyone, hope all april bunnies are doing GREAT. This april bunnie is in hospital today for a blood clot. Doc said i will be here a few days. very scary. please send prayer. For some reason i keep putting my band date as the 12th but actually its the13th go figure. i went for post opt check up, had leg pain next thing test then admitted on bedrest:crying::thumbup:

I am so sorry to hear that you are having complications! I wish for you a very speedy recovery!!! My prayers are with you and your family! Please keep us updated!

My thoughts are with you. Get well quick!

Hi everyone, hope all april bunnies are doing GREAT. This april bunnie is in hospital today for a blood clot. Doc said i will be here a few days. very scary. please send prayer. For some reason i keep putting my band date as the 12th but actually its the13th go figure. i went for post opt check up, had leg pain next thing test then admitted on bedrest:crying::laugh:

Oh Dear! Sending you lots of good wishes for a speedy recovery!!!!:thumbup: