I don't have a date yet but paperwork was submitted this week for approval. I am hoping things go well and I'll be banded in September.

Looking for others who will be banded in September 2010.

Please chime in.

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Another Wednesday, another fill.

Today they put in another 3cc in the band which now makes 9cc in an 11cc band. After the PA was done and she told me how many cc's she added, I made the comment "Wow, now up to 9cc's" by the look on her face:w00t:, I got the impression that she may have thought it was my second fill instead of my third.

Anyway, I was not about to offer her the option to remove some, that needle hurts like a dickens when it goes in and I don't like needles.

Next week, I have an appointment with the dietitian and then the PA, I have a sneaking suspicion that she will remove some Fluid from the band. Besides STILL on liquids so it won't be too bad.

Hope those that got banded today, are doing great.:rolleyes2:

All that was banded today wishing you all a fart recovery.

emsbugbug, cicigirl, kierstyun2010, hocuspocus, mrsmontero12607, sarwenc monicaleon18, Kmommy, etexlady I will be getting banded with you tomorrow, wishing you all the best.

Looking to hear from the Dr for my arrival time LOL

Had my surgery yesterday, at 7:30am I was taken to the OR. I woke up at 10:30 and I had major pain. But all in all, I feel great! No gas for me thank God, and honestly I hope I do not get it..lol.:rolleyes2:

Hello everyone!

I am home! Went in at 9am and didn't get into the OR until 12noon, was out of OR 12:55 and at first I was moaning and groaning, but it was only about an hour and I felt much better. I knew by 2pm I wanted to go home, no need to stay in the hospital. Other than the pain I feel when I walk, I have none! I feel pretty good, I'm tired of course, and my incisions are sore, but I'm impressed at how I am doing. Having chicken broth and then a nap! All and all it went very well. Good luck to all the others having surgery today!

Now that most have had their surgery, lets do a poll on incisions and port location.

I had 5 incisions and my port is just under my left breast bone.

Took about a week before I could sleep on my tummy and was one of the lucky ones it appears as that I had absolutely no gas pains.

Took 1 week off of work but could have gone back the last 2 days of my week off.

My Stats:

Weighed 224 when received approval (8/2/10)

Weighed 212 day of surgery (8/27/10)

Weighed 199 today. Broke the 200 lb barrier this morning. It's been at least 8 years when I was below 200.

Cathy

Hi Everyone

Ok, so I have 4 incisions with my port just under my left rib. I still feel it a little sore and it is not comfortable to sleep on it.

I was off for 4 days before going back to work.

My Stat:

Before Preop Diet: 190

Surgery day: 183

Today: 165

No fills yet and feeling I can eat a lot more than I did last week. I am already eating regular solid food and have not had any problems

6 days post op had my first check up im down 9 pds since surgery doc has put me on full liquids which is great because i was getting hungry .... so hope i can stay fuller longer :rolleyes2:

Now that most have had their surgery, lets do a poll on incisions and port location.

I had 5 incisions and my port is just under my left breast bone.

Took about a week before I could sleep on my tummy and was one of the lucky ones it appears as that I had absolutely no gas pains.

Took 1 week off of work but could have gone back the last 2 days of my week off.

My Stats:

Weighed 224 when received approval (8/2/10)

Weighed 212 day of surgery (8/27/10)

Weighed 199 today. Broke the 200 lb barrier this morning. It's been at least 8 years when I was below 200.

Cathy

i have 5 incisions and my port is to the left of my belly button . i didnt have terrible gas but i did have more pain than i expected . i am 6 days post op took 2 wks off not sure when i will be ready to go back .:smile2:

My stats :

weight on day approval 260

weight day of surgery 250

weight today 241

6 Days since surgery and it has been a roller coaster!

At first I was not prepared at all for the level of pain and immobility! I learnt that I am someone that actually does not like to be still for long and continually had my husband, best friend and family demanding I rest and take it easy!

But each day I have had a little less pain, more mobility and more energy. I even managed to vacuum the entire house and do our weeks laundry yesterday without collapsing in to bed unlike 3 days earlier after I un-stacked the dishwasher!

Spoke to my dietitian yesterday afternoon and he decided that my swelling had been minimal compared to others and that I was ready to cautiously approach purees! So finally after 3 weeks (two pre-op and almost one post op) I finally had protein and carbs! I puréed the family mince & pasta casserole... not amazing but better than optifast! I did spend the whole night worried though that I may have moved too quickly to purees and was praying not to heave in the case I missed a lump in the food. But this morning I woke up and felt hungry so was relieved that my new stomach handled the food. This morning I had 1/2 a metric cup of yoghurt... this was bliss :smile2:

So things seem to be going quite well for me so far.... "touch wood".

However I have one question... has anyone that has been banded so far not had shoulder tip pain for the first three days or so and then found it develope?

I started to have my left shoulder ache over the last couple of days and then last night I had an acutely and agonisingly sore shoulder. All of the sudden I could not move without the shoulder hurting and it felt like someone had forced a blade between the two bones in my shoulder socket! Has anyone had anything similar happen to them? And those who have had shoulder tip pain was it so bad it nearly brought you to tears?

I want to wish those being banded tomorrow good luck! Please keep us posted.

Danielle,

My dear, you are sounding like you're in my head! I'm right with you on the slow pace frustration. And I have absolutely been driving myself crazy with the scale. In fact, I had a conversation about it with my therapist this morning. He knows that I weigh myself every day and that I've been incredibly frustrated with the same blessed numbers for days on end. We talked about putting it away completely (NOT HAPPENING) or just weighing once a week. Now that sounds reasonable but really hard to do right now. I'm toying with only weighing every other day for now - baby steps! lol

Thinking about all of you recent bandsters. Hoping you are all recovering well. I'm almost 3 weeks out and really don't have any lingering issues except some incisions that we're watching. It really does get better, I promise!

So amazing that there's over 100 of us and the month isn't over!

Blessings to you all!

gracerev

Hello everyone!

I am home! Went in at 9am and didn't get into the OR until 12noon, was out of OR 12:55 and at first I was moaning and groaning, but it was only about an hour and I felt much better. I knew by 2pm I wanted to go home, no need to stay in the hospital. Other than the pain I feel when I walk, I have none! I feel pretty good, I'm tired of course, and my incisions are sore, but I'm impressed at how I am doing. Having chicken broth and then a nap! All and all it went very well. Good luck to all the others having surgery today!

Awesome, Baby! Glad to hear you're doing so well. It must have been because of me holding your hand. :smile2: Anyway, I'm doing great too. Had the surgery around 8am and was back in my room by 11am. I had/have virtually no pain, just some discomfort around my incisions. My husband and I went to the grocery store to get my Rx filled on the way home. We walked around there, shopping for about 30 minutes. Came home and rested for a bit. Then, we walked up and down our road for about an hour this evening. I'm really, really trying to avoid the shoulder gas pain. Now, I'm reading email and posting on the forum! As for food, I've not been the least bit hungry. I sipped on water and juice since surgery, and I had a s/f jello cup. But that's all. I'm not sure if that's good or not.

Well, great job today! And please check in tomorrow, if you feel like it. Doesn't feel GREAT on this side of the band?! LOVIN' IT!!!!:mad::tt1::mad::tt1::tt1:

Thanks to all of you who gave me moral support last night...I really appreciate it! I just took some time snuggling with my hubs and watching some TV. You guys are the best, love you all!

All that was banded today wishing you all a fart recovery.

Thanks, Sourmissg!!! A fart recovery is exactly what I need right now with all this gas! And, I know what you meant.:smile2:

Good Luck to you and all the others going to Bandland tomorrow and please update when you can so we know how you're doing.

I am a Sept. bandster...actually, Sat.9/25 is my day....all of a sudden, I am nervous, anxious,and everything else you can imagine!!

I have to say I am surprised at how well I have been doing since surgery on the 21st. The only thing that really hurts is the incision area when I get up from a chair or bed. I have had horrible gas but, no shoulder pain so far. I have had a protein shake, beef broth and a sf popsicle today. I go in to have my staples taken out in a week and I cant wait cuz Im so worried about moving the wrong way and them coming out. I walk like a old lady around the house but, other then that I am geat. :smile2:

Melissa