Any May 2010 Bandsters?

[toffeesocks 0]

@ Mel Mel - Wow! That was a bit insensitive. I remember back in January when I had my bloodtests before my initial appointment with the surgeon, the lady who took my bloods asked how long post-op I was 'cause the request form had the clinic info on it. I told her I hadn't had the surgery yet and she gave me such a look (and that was 20-odd kgs ago). D:

I think height also has a lot to do with it. 'Cause the taller you are the more weight you can carry before you look your weight. I think.

Whee! I think I just felt my first hunger pang. Or maybe it was gas. But I can definitely feel my stomach now! The numbness was eerie. ^___^

[Mel Mel 0]

@ Mel Mel - Wow! That was a bit insensitive. I remember back in January when I had my bloodtests before my initial appointment with the surgeon, the lady who took my bloods asked how long post-op I was 'cause the request form had the clinic info on it. I told her I hadn't had the surgery yet and she gave me such a look (and that was 20-odd kgs ago). D:

I think height also has a lot to do with it. 'Cause the taller you are the more weight you can carry before you look your weight. I think.

Whee! I think I just felt my first hunger pang. Or maybe it was gas. But I can definitely feel my stomach now! The numbness was eerie. ^___^

I'm only 5'0" but the hospital gown was huge on me. It was dragging on the floor as I'm flashing everyone in the front! LOL.

[sydney1976 0]

It is funny, many of us carry our weight well. I don't think anyone would have imagined I was morbidly obese....but I was and needed this surgery.

[toffeesocks 0]

I'm only 5'0" but the hospital gown was huge on me. It was dragging on the floor as I'm flashing everyone in the front! LOL.

SEXXEH. :redface:

Speaking of gowns, I felt slightly guilty when I was shown the changing room. There were about 8 [gowns] on the rack, smallest to biggest. I picked up the smallest one and it was huge on me. And I put it on the wrong way. Somehow. There were buttons everywhere. u__u

[Gone4Good 0]

Hey yall- I had my surgery Friday, and I can finally sit in front of the computer without it hurting me :redface:)

Everything went smooth, but when I woke up, my mouth was so dry I wanted to vomit. The nurse gave me some ice chips, but that really didn't help any, and after about 4, I felt too ful to have any more.

Gas pains have been my biggest obstical. They flippin SUCK! Lol-

I weighed this morning, and I'm down to 228 (from 240 last Thursday) Not bad huh? Woke up this morning with my first hunger pains. Either that, or I needed Water.

Is anyone else having a hard time getting their bladder to empty? I have to sit there and fight mine. Never had this problem with any other surgery, so I dunno :smile2:/

Anyhoo- Hope everyone else is doing well!

[jculver 0]

My surgery date is scheduled for May 27th with Doctor Van Wagner in St. Louis.

[Mel Mel 0]

Everything went smooth, but when I woke up, my mouth was so dry I wanted to vomit. The nurse gave me some ice chips, but that really didn't help any, and after about 4, I felt too ful to have any more.

Is anyone else having a hard time getting their bladder to empty? I have to sit there and fight mine. Never had this problem with any other surgery, so I dunno :)/

Anyhoo- Hope everyone else is doing well!

Yes at first it hurt and even though i had to go it took a little while to finish. I felt the same way with my mouth being dry. i couldn't walk unless i had an ice chip. but i got through it. the pain is alot better but i'm still taking pain medicine.

[chodapp 0]

Hi, gang. Banded May 6th by Keith McEwan in Noblesville, Indiana. Pre-liquid diet weight was 275, pre-op was 254. 9 days in I'm at 243.

Once I got home, the worst pain I had was from a reaction in two spots to the gauze adhesive. I have hardly felt the incisions themselves.

Frankly, I haven't had any desire to eat in almost three weeks. Cheating is down to a spoon of Peanut Butter, and it's all I can do to gag down the Protein Shakes - I can see that's going to be an ongoing problem.

Taking pills is an ongoing challenge as well. I have to take several blood pressure meds, and swallowing the pills almost always causes a painful hiccup episode. I've tried morning, evening, tilting my head to straighten the esophagus, taking a sip of soda water—nothing seems to solve it, and I'm concerned that this will get worse after the fills start.

Started pureed food yesterday with a Dinty Moore Beef Stew run through the blender. Sort of like a pot roast milk shake. Yeah, it was great.

[TNtoMI 0]

I'm getting banded on Tuesday, May 18th. It's been a long road, but I'm ready!

[Gone4Good 0]

Hi, gang. Banded May 6th by Keith McEwan in Noblesville, Indiana. Pre-liquid diet weight was 275, pre-op was 254. 9 days in I'm at 243.

Yeah, it was great.

Man- That sounds delish ) Sounds like you're doing awesome- 32 pounds lighter!! Do you feel any different yet?

Hopefully, you won't have to worry about taking BP pills for much longer- Loosing weight should get rid of that issue~ Sure hope it does for mine!! The Protein Shakes are nasty, but, to me, they are better if I mix them with Milk- I hear the "Elvis shake" is really good- I haven't tried it myself- You mix vanilla Protein Shake with yogurt, honey, Peanut Butter, half of a banana, milk, and ice- Blend it up, and it's SUPPOSED to be awesome- I don't know the exact measurements, but I can find them for you if you want-

Good luck with your new life- Keep us posted!!!

[Gone4Good 0]

Yes at first it hurt and even though i had to go it took a little while to finish. I felt the same way with my mouth being dry. i couldn't walk unless i had an ice chip. but i got through it. the pain is alot better but i'm still taking pain medicine.

I'm glad I'm not the only one- I was starting to worry! I had to take a pain pill walla go- I wasn't hurting really, but where my port is felt like it was pulling- I think maybe I over did it walking, so I'm going to slow it down a bit.

I know they say the first month is about healing, not losing weight, but I am SO ready to get started exercising! Still gonna walk, just not up hill like I did today (It was a small hill, but still)

[sydney1976 0]

Ugg so I felt so good the past 2 days, and today I woke up feeling icky. Really tired, and a bit light headed. Trying to make sure I get my fluids in today. I also had a bit of diarrhea today.

Sydney

[paralia2004 0]

Banded May 4th... WooooHoooo!!!

[theknewme 0]

Not unuasual to eat everything in site...I did the same! I have my surgery May 25th and am into my 2nd week on the liquid diet. Good luck and stay in touch!

[theknewme 0]

So how did your surgery go?