I got my approval and surgery date - May 6th. I start my liquid only diet on the 22nd of this month. I'm worried about that some. Right now though I'm eating every meal like it was my last!:bored:

I was banded 6 May - some soreness, mostly near the port. Am going back to work in the morning - desk job - nothing physically strenous.

I think all of the anxiety and worry is very normal. I had mine a few days ago after I saw I lost 12lbs on the pre-op diet. I started to wonder if I could do it on my own. I may be able to, but in the long run, I know I wouldn't. I'd do good for a few months and then go back to my old ways of eating whatever I see. Hand to mouth disease, as my dr. calls it.

I get banded tomorrow at 7:45AM so I am excited! Worried still, but excited.

Good luck to everyone! :confused:

I'm getting banded Friday, and I my nerves are getting to me. Not doubts, just nerves. I think this may well be the longest week of my life :confused:/ LoL-

I think all of the anxiety and worry is very normal. I had mine a few days ago after I saw I lost 12lbs on the pre-op diet. I started to wonder if I could do it on my own. I may be able to, but in the long run, I know I wouldn't. I'd do good for a few months and then go back to my old ways of eating whatever I see. Hand to mouth disease, as my dr. calls it.

I get banded tomorrow at 7:45AM so I am excited! Worried still, but excited.

Good luck to everyone! :confused:

So soon!! Try and get a good nights sleep-- Tomorrow, your new life begins!

Best of wishes to you!!!

May 12th is coming so fast! Has anyone else felt like running the other way just a few days before? Now my hubby is asking me every five minutes if I will just cancel which is only making my running the other way desire more intense. Please someone tell me that you have felt this way. I can't stop worrying now about my decision! Also, I have a question I have been wondering about...will these bands eventually have to be replaced in 10 or 15 years just due to normal wear? Thanks for any info. :confused:

I asked my Dr. how long the band would last and if it would have to be replaced. His reply was "it will outlast you". I am 52!

I am also to be banded on the 12th. I have been on so many diets and lost and then slowly or not so slowly regained it. I think about that when ever I start to wonder if this is the right thing for me. This site has helped alot. Try reading some of the threads from people who have already been banded for awhile. Most are very happy with it.

Hello all, I had my surgery on Friday May 7. Ins required a 23hr observation so I spent one night in the hospital and I am glad that I did. That morphine drip overnight was a God send. This pain medicine that I was sent home with just barely cuts it. I have to really stay on top if it and take a dose every 4 hrs. Since I have been home on Saturday I am pretty sore and tender all over my belly, and can see the swelling, I have 5 incisions. getting up and down out of the bed or couch is the hardest, it feels like it is pulling on my tummy. ouch! I was able to take a shower this morning and remove the outer bandages, but left on the steri-strips. I will call in the morning to make my post-op visit. I have been very thirsty since surgery but not hungary at all. Today was a family lunch for mother's day and it was hard seeing all that food! Everything just looked so good, I wanted a taste of everything, but I refrained and tried to sip on a protein drink and some broth, but it made me uncomfortable so I quit, went back to my water. I have had water by my side non-stop. Just now starting to pass some gas, and have been taking gasx, the gas pains have not been bad at all. I am ready for the soreness to go away, supposed to be back at work on Wed. Hmmm we will see.

Just got my date- May 14!! Start my pre-op diet tomorrow!

I would love to find a weight loss buddy that is getting their surgery the same day as me. Someone to text when I'm too sore to get up and on the computer!!

Good luck to you!! I'm going in the day before on the 13th. Very excited and nervous. Tomorrow only have to drink liquids, and then in on Thursday!!:scared2:

Just got banded yesterday and feeling pretty good. Still a little tired. I do have some pain and discomfort in my belly where the port is. Definitely noticeable when I get up from sitting or laying! I have VERY minimal belching and NO gas yet. I have been peeing though! I have had one protein shake all day. Not hungry at all!!! I am excited that my journey has begun!:scared2:

Congratulations Kerri,

Keep us posted.

Katie

I just got banded on Monday, May 10th. I didn't get cold feet, I was just anxious. I lost 11 pounds on the pre-op diet but I knew I wouldn't be able to maintain the weight loss so I followed through with the surgery. So, I'm on post op day 2 and mega sore with gas pain. I've been walking to help pass the air and I finally started passing gas today. I called my doc and he said to take Gas X strips. My mom went to pick some up. As far as appetite, I don't have one. I've been drinking water and eating jello but only b/c I have to. I think I don't have an appetite due to the gas pain. My throat is sore from the intubation but that's normal. Otherwise, I'm ok. Hang in there my friends and stay focused on your goals.

I am approved and scheduled for 27th of May. Starting the pre-op food plan this Thursday. Excited and scared at the same time.

May26 2010 started liquid diet today

I got my approval and surgery date - May 6th. I start my liquid only diet on the 22nd of this month. I'm worried about that some. Right now though I'm eating every meal like it was my last!:smile:

Whooohoooo!!! I just got the call today saying my second request was approved and I now have a surgery date of May 24th!!!! Starting preop today, even though it'll be a little less than two weeks!!!! I was initially denied and was sooo depressed thinking I went through the six-month hoop for nada! Thank goodness for helpful staff people who resubmitted and got it approved. Now I'm in that flying high whoohooohooo and omg I am having surgery moment at the same time! :smile2:

I have surgery May 25th, start liquid diet on 5/22/10!!!

I may be a little obsessive but....I weighed myself yesterday AND today and have gained a few pounds! WTH? I am still "puffy" and "swollen" from the surgery but come on...a gain? So depressing! I only have 3 protein shakes and water daily! Anybody else in the same boat?