I got my surgery date booked for July 2nd and so far everything looks good (crossing fingers...). What about you guys, anybody else getting banded this coming July?

Right now I'm busy soaking up information and I came across some great blogs of people I could relate to. Thanks to them and to the nice people on this forum, while I'm still a little apprehensive I now have a much better understanding of the journey that awaits me. Not to mention some great tricks and recipes! I have some unused vacation time that I'll be taking after the surgery, it should make for an interesting summer!

Keep in touch!

Peace : )

My date is July 15th too, I have been approved and told what time to come into the hospital, now my only thing is telling my family I did not tell them only my husband know. where having dinner tomorrow to tell them and my mom oh boy

Wow, that makes 7 of us in one day! Goodluck to everyone going in this morning!

After the 3rd day, all is going to get better real fast. After a week, I was at 95% of feeling normal. Get walking as soon as you can, it really helps.

Best of luck!

Hi. Ive been having a hard time emotionally being on clear liquids. The nutritionist told 2 to 3 days clear liquids, then move to full. But the dr nixed that and said clear liquids until I see him -- which will not be until this Friday (10 days in all).

Im in less pain each day, but am having such a hard time emotionally. Yesterday my body was "cleaning house" so to speak, cleansing the anesthetic and meds out of the system...so I had lots of practice getting up quickly and moving to the bathroom.

I talked with my counselor on the phone and bless his heart, he let me cry and sob it out while we talked.

Today I have awoken early, not in pain, just drained. I plan to take a shower, have broth and juice, and then take a walk. But to tell the truth, I feel like I just want to lay here until Friday.

Im glad to hear you are feeling good and moving about, getting out taking walks. Did any emotions come up for you?

I think I didnt realize I was holding in so much over the years, the impace on my life of being so large. This band is life-changing in so many ways that I didnt realize before hand.

Even with all this going on, I know I made the right decision.

I'll move forward at whatever pace I move, but there seems to be a part of the journey that is so private, intimate, and personal...a kind of deep loneliness that is being touched and illuminated, welcomed back into the world of others.

Is anyone else going thru this?

I think the restriction of clear liquids kind of brought this on, which is ok. I also think once I can have full liquids where I can add protein powder to foods I will bounce right back.

In the meantime I have an opportunity to really see what I have been hiding.

Thank you to everyone here who is sharing their journey together! What a ride!

hiddn

Im getting banded July 16, 2010 @ 12:00 I check into the hospital at 9:00 im full of emotions. I just want to hurry up and get the surgery over with still debating if this is the best thing for me. I guess i will find out :grouphug:.

My surgery is scheduled on Tuesday July 27th! I just started my 2 week optifast liquid diet today and had all of my pre op done today as well. I am a cash paid patient so I didn't have to wait on insurance (my insurance company denied me for this surgery). I am very anxious/nervous/excited!! I wish the best for all of you and great success!!

good luck tomorrow

Woohoo, I'm now banded!

Didn't get released until around 7:30pm, and just made it home a few minutes ago. A little sore. Right now it's mostly the gas in my shoulders that are bothering me, unless I move around a lot. Don't forget the Gas-X! Also, a pillow for the ride home. Every little bump feels like a huge pot hole.

Hope all the other 7/13 banders are doing well!

Tomorrow is my band day. I had such a hard day at work today I've had no time to be excited or nervous. Best of luck to everyone.

Im getting banded on July 19th also. Good luck to all getting banded this week. Wishing everyone the best. I finally found a protein drink that I like but tasted some of the chicken broths out there today and YUCK!!! Can we make our own?

Woohoo, I'm now banded!

Didn't get released until around 7:30pm, and just made it home a few minutes ago. A little sore. Right now it's mostly the gas in my shoulders that are bothering me, unless I move around a lot. Don't forget the Gas-X! Also, a pillow for the ride home. Every little bump feels like a huge pot hole.

Hope all the other 7/13 banders are doing well!

Hey there all 7/13 bandsters, surgery went well for me I was home at 2:00 and having some minor discomfort I am a stomach sleeper so I am making sure to take the pain meds right before bed in case i roll over out of habit. I had a lot of pain in my chest when I first came out of surgery but once I was sitting up it felt much better. I hope you are all doing great!!

Hello all, I'm new to the board. I'm getting banded July 15th. I'm very excited, yet nervous because the whole process has happend so fast for me. My first appointment with the doctor was in April, and my insurance approved me in June. It happened so fast I can't believe its real. I'll tell you what is real though, my HUNGER. I have been on a clear liquid diet for six days now and it sucks. I can't believe what other people get to eat on their pre-op diets. My doctor is pretty strict. He even makes his patients stay over night in the hospital for precaution.

WooHoo!!!!! I'm getting banded in 5 and a half hours and I just realized all of the emotions, jitters and fears are gone now.

Double WooHoo!!!!!

I'm ready to get this over with and to start on my journey!!!!

WISH ME LUCK!!!!!!

i went in on the 12th too. so far, so good. see my entry in surgery day stories.

WooHoo!!!!! I'm getting banded in 5 and a half hours and I just realized all of the emotions, jitters and fears are gone now.

Double WooHoo!!!!!

I'm ready to get this over with and to start on my journey!!!!

WISH ME LUCK!!!!!!

Good Luck!!! I was just banded yesterday, you will do great!!!! Looking forward to going on this journey with you!

Congratulations to all who have been banded. Hope you are all doing well. Im scheduled for next Mon July 19th and am soooooo excited. Looking forward to the Journey with all of you.