October 2010 Bandsters!!

[Esorami 2]

Well tomorrow is my date for banding. My feet and hands are cold, I guess from anxiety! So nervous. Mostly nervous about the anesthesia and failing also afterwards.

I am on all Clear Liquids all day, bummer, but I can do it. Drank warm broth for bkfst, and drinking Crystal Light right now, even tho It's freezing weather.

[jsprandel 0]

My surgery is set for Oct 19th 9am. I started my pre-op diet today and so far so good!

[bayareanan 24]

I was banded yesterday. So far the recovery hasnt been bad.

At one point there was a question if I would get the surgery as my sodium level was too low. They did a stat lab test and it was up so we were ready to go. Upon waking up I hurt and had nausea but they went away quckly when I was given meds in my IV.

Mu surgery time was 11am and I was releassed at 6pm, follwoing a fluorscope to see if I had any leaks.

I havent had gas pains, other than 3 good belches. My pain is relieved with the liquid hydrocodone that I was given and I sleep alot. I am sure this is related to the pain meds but that is ok, I will cut back tomorrow. I only put 3lbs back on during surgery.

I have been able to drink just like normal, but am not yet hungry, only thirsty. I really havent done much walking, even around the house becuase I feel spacey from the pain meds.

I do feel like I have a big ball in the side of my stomach where the band it, but I would expect that. I understand day 3 is the worst, so I will see how that goes tomorrow.

[AMAZED1 0]

Thanks so much, everyone, for the words of wisdom...and for not telling me I'm a freak!!!

I will update as soon as I'm coherent, just to let y'all know I survived.

I'll be thinking of you all as your dates fast approach. And Bill, GOOD LUCK tomorrow! We will do great, and set a good example to our patients!

how you feeling? been thinking of you todday - my surgery not till 27th but wondering about that surgery date and how it will be. you sore???

[va_viv 3]

Well tomorrow is my date for banding. My feet and hands are cold, I guess from anxiety! So nervous. Mostly nervous about the anesthesia and failing also afterwards.

I am on all clear liquids all day, bummer, but I can do it. Drank warm broth for bkfst, and drinking Crystal Light right now, even tho It's freezing weather.

Tomorrow is my day too and I'm feeling the exact same way. My hands are hurting from being cold. So weird! Well, just wanted to wish you good luck and I KNOW everything will go well. I hope we get some sleep tonight! lol:thumbup:

[BostonPA 0]

Well, I made it through.

Really groggy from anesthesia

Will post tomorrow

Thank jjjj

[Esorami 2]

Re: va_viv I hope we get some sleep tonight! lol:thumbup:

I will be getting up at 4:30 am tomorrow, takes 1 hr to get there, have to arrive 6:45am, surgery @ 8. Of all things the weather is not good and rain predicted. I keep saying....whatever. Let it rain, we need it.

[UniquelyMissRoc 0]

Congrats everyone..... :-) Im getting banded October 12th one week away very excited yet nervous ... i have started my pre-op diet

[AMAZED1 0]

well done - "im feeling groggy" doesn't sound too bad. look forward to hearing from you when you feel up to it. jude x

[Grams 0]

My surgery date is 10/18. I only have to do a week of Slim Fast before surgery. I will go 10/8 to talk to the anthesioligist (?sp). I'm nervous, excited, unsure, etc....... My emotions vary depending on the day. I'm just ready for it to be behind me. It seems like an eternity since I started. I put everything aside for about a month. My first great grandchild was born 9/10 and I got my appointment for my surgery date. So, here I go!:thumbdown:

A great grandchild! You are truly blessed. I agree let's get this over with. I want a more normal life back. My 2nd week of pre-op only took off one freaking pound. What's with that? 7 more sleeps for me:w00t:.

[Grams 0]

Congrats everyone..... :-) Im getting banded October 12th one week away very excited yet nervous ... i have started my pre-op diet

Me too, good luck!:thumbdown:

[Grams 0]

I am getting my band Oct. 12th. Started this in June. I've lost 25 pounds, and it's been hard. Today I start my liquid diet. I am excited! Good luck to all.

Wow 25 lbs without the band is amazing! I have my surgery on the 12th too but had to do 3wks pre-op. So far down 11 lbs. 7 more sleeps!!!

[dmccarre 0]

OK Buddies, were all getting Banded this week so please keep us posted on how your doing. I'm freaking mine is Thursday!!! Thanks Again!! Write an let us know how your doing ASAP!!

[NurseNic 0]

Hello All... I have been reading all your lovely pearls of wisdom for a few months now but hadn't written anything. I am ready to start offering some of my own soon. I am getting by band on October 18th. I am both excited and anxious. I am having my surgery in the hospital I work at. I am a nurse in the ER and feel like it is both a blessing and a curse to have the medical knowledge I have.

I started my pre-op diet officially yesterday, but have been "saying goodbye" to foods for a few months. I am down 47 pounds as of today. Good luck to all who are going to be banded and good job to those who have been. I hope to have somethings to share soon.

Nic

[PitPat 0]

Hello All... I have been reading all your lovely pearls of wisdom for a few months now but hadn't written anything. I am ready to start offering some of my own soon. I am getting by band on October 18th. I am both excited and anxious. I am having my surgery in the hospital I work at. I am a nurse in the ER and feel like it is both a blessing and a curse to have the medical knowledge I have.

I started my pre-op diet officially yesterday, but have been "saying goodbye" to foods for a few months. I am down 47 pounds as of today. Good luck to all who are going to be banded and good job to those who have been. I hope to have somethings to share soon.

Nic

Congratulations on your band date!!!! I am being banded on the same day. I am so ready!!!! I want to see the world being a much smaller person and I want the world to see me as a normal size. I start my preop diet on the 11th. Keep me updated on your progress on this journey.:thumbdown: