I finally got my date today!! Woohoo! Feel like I have been waiting forever. October 18th they offered me the 5th but b/c of my work schedule I could not do it I feel so much better though that I have a date and can now make plans, with time off work etc...

Who else is getting banded in October? I think it will be nice to have others to compare feelings and stories with, as we are going through this.

Good Luck to everyone! New Chapter here I come :thumbup:

My daughter just had laparoscopic surgery for chronic appendicitis and she says coming home she had absolutely no stomach/incision pain at all. I will definitely take a pillow just in case.

Hi everybody! My surgery date is October 19th. Can't wait!:smile2:

Hi everybody! My surgery date is October 19th. Can't wait!:smile2:

Hi SunRae,

Looks like we are being banded on the same day.. Congratulations... Maybe we can travel this journey together.

Good Luck.

Just got clearance from my doctor on Thursday, on Friday October 15th, 2010 I'll have my band. Yay!

Hi SunRae,

Looks like we are being banded on the same day.. Congratulations... Maybe we can travel this journey together.

Good Luck.

Thanks Scentsy! We will definitely make this journey together. Anybody else scheduled for October 19th?:smile2:

I am scheduled for October 26th. Go for my pre-op on the 9th and I must say I am getting a little nervous. Is this normal? :smile2:

Wow Catherine, you look amazing....:smile2:

I got my band yesterday. Surgery was at 8am and was out of there by 2pm. I am a little sore but nothing major, mainly when I move. Gas has not been a big problem except when I try to eat chicken broth. I stayed on clear liquids yesterday and today Im sipping on a protein shake with no problems. I have to say Im not hungry at all. Good luck everyone. So far so good with me.

I know for some, you already know this. But I wanted to mention this to others that may not.

Ive been on pain meds for a while stemming from a really bad auto accident. My primary doctor would not sign my release for surgery unless I stopped taking Ibuprofen. She said its a big no no and to stay off it a week before surgery. She prescribed me Vicodin instead for the week.

And congrats to you Donna. I cant wait until I get mine.

Tuesday can't come quick enough!! I have to be there at 6am, which means I'll have to leave my house by 5am....my brother will be so happy to hear this!! At least traffic won't be an issue! I'm soooo glad I'll be one of the first surgeries of the day. That means I'll be home by noon. I can't wait to be off this pre-op "diet" and begin my new way of life. No more "diets" for me!!

Its going to be great for us all to be on the post-op side. Just remember, you're not in this alone...we're all in it together!! :smile2:

I got my band yesterday. Surgery was at 8am and was out of there by 2pm. I am a little sore but nothing major, mainly when I move. Gas has not been a big problem except when I try to eat chicken broth. I stayed on clear liquids yesterday and today Im sipping on a protein shake with no problems. I have to say Im not hungry at all. Good luck everyone. So far so good with me.

Congrats Donna! I had mine yesterday as well. So far so good. I'm still sore, mostly muscular, I guess it is where the port was attached. Of the 5 incisions that is the only one that hurts. I have no appetite but I'm trying to get my fluids down, I just don't feel thirsty or hungry! My surgery was at 7:30 and I was home by noon...hard to believe! Best of luck to you!

RSG

Thanks for pioneering our group. You make it less scary for us. All the best as you go forward.

Grams

PS Passed my psych evaluation today so I'm cleared for surgery on the 12th. Hooray!:smile2:

One day at a time. Will be nice to see what everyone else experiences in this journey. Good luck to all.

Thanks for pioneering our group. You make it less scary for us. All the best as you go forward.

Grams

PS Passed my psych evaluation today so I'm cleared for surgery on the 12th. Hooray!:smile2:

Congratulations!!! The 12th will be here before you know it! When do you start your pre-op diet?

Thanks for the information mine is 10/7 Thursday!! Will update the group asap!! Hope your feeling better and I hope that I'll feel as good as you!!!