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:

Kerry: Thanks for the reply, The fog has finally lifted and I can think clearly again. Even with out the pain drugs it took two days to clear my head. My emails were a blurr,.,.

You said "Diet coke" my doc said No Diet Cokes they will cause gas ???? I was addicted to diet coke before the suregery then I stopped all carbinated drinks for 3 weeks before surgery. A fountain drink sounds so good right now but I am afraid of the gas pain. I was one of the lucky ones with no gas pain. I had cream of wheat this morning with my protein drink, and juicey juice to drink this afternoon. I am down to 270 today from surgery 275.5. I had my bm on the 4th day after surgery pretty soft when the erge hit go don't wait. lol I feel like everything is going to be alright, I had second thoughts on the 3rd day "Like what was I thinking" I am almost 60 and teaching an old dog new tricks is really hard. But I was still in the fog and know I can think straight I know it was the best thing I have done for me. I will be healthy and get to do more things in the years to come. I have always wanted to go to Australia. You are so lucky to live there. I live in Arkansas we are going into fall and winter, alittle snow and fire in the fireplace. Well take care, Hope to talk again

I'm BANDED!!!! Got the center @ 6:30 and was back home at 12:07. Feeling pretty good right now. No real pain, more of an annoyance. Sipping away on some broth and walking around the house a bunch. I even gave myself a shot. Not bad at all. Have to do that for 4 more days. The worst part is cotton mouth. When will that subside???

Hoping everyone else is doing well who was banded today.

Hi Cherie, by 'diet soft drink' I mean low calorie dry ginger, and I have been letting it go almost flat, before drinking it. I just like the taste, but the bubbles would probably cause problems if drunk as soon as the bottle was opened.... :-)

Hi Nina...so glad that all went well for you.... :-)

Am new to the forum. Getting banded Oct 27 (Wednesday) at 9AM. Have lost 3 pounds this week getting ready for surgery. Ready to get on, getting on.

Hi. Me too. Wednesday. Check n on each other!!! Good luck us!

Well my surgery went well! I am now 2 weeks post op. Ive lost and then gained and then lost and then gained. I now had my daughter hide the scale and told her she was not allowed to tell me where for at least a week. I have struggled some, have had awful pain-mostly because i didnt "want" to have to take pains meds- stupid...[please take ur meds!]

Through it all, I have no regrets! Im ready to get the show on the road!

Good luck to those of you still waiting for your surgeries this month! You will do amazing! The surgery is a breeze! And all the liquids will be worth it in the end!!!!:thumbup:

Am new to the forum. Getting banded Oct 27 (Wednesday) at 9AM. Have lost 3 pounds this week getting ready for surgery. Ready to get on, getting on.

Hi. Me too. Wednesday. Check n on each other!!! Good luck us!

Here I am at day 2 and feeling pretty good. The pain is a bit more than yesterday, but not horribly unbearable. Took pain meds last night before bed and I think they helped me sleep fairly well. I slept in the recliner with a pillow over my tummy. Have been sipping away on my liquids, mostly water w/ crystal light, protein shakes and broth. Some plain water for good measure. Just woke up from a little nap which was rather refreshing.

Thinking of all of you who were banded yesterday and for those yet to come. The ones who came before were so helpful and certainly calmed some fears.

Hope everyone is doing well. Peace!

Nina

COTTON MOUTH will go away when drugs go away, it is a side effect from them, apple juice seems to help wake up the taste buds, the three day was my hardest I took pain meds that day every 4 hours then it was over gas x every 6 hours tables, now I am almost a week out wednesday The brain fog has lifted and I feel fine great. I am listening to my stomach when it says it's full I stop, I save all my jello and puddening containers for creamed soups so I know just how much I am eating each time I don't drink with a meal at least 30 minutes before or after. Other wise I have a drink at my side at all times to sip. My food taste are totally changed things I would never eat taste pretty good. Like refried Beans+ Salsa+ Sour Cream warmed up put in my small container small bites enjoying every bite.

I hope everyone is hanging in there each day will get better then the last, It like that song on Annie "The sun will come out tomorrow tomorrow," love to all, bless you all, cherie

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Hi. Me too. Wednesday. Check n on each other!!! Good luck us!

Wishing, you both, the very best tomorrow. I will have you in my prayers.

Just think....This time next week it will be a different world you live in! :thumbup:

Blessings,

PitPat

Well my surgery went well! I am now 2 weeks post op. Ive lost and then gained and then lost and then gained. I now had my daughter hide the scale and told her she was not allowed to tell me where for at least a week. I have struggled some, have had awful pain-mostly because i didnt "want" to have to take pains meds- stupid...[please take ur meds!]

Through it all, I have no regrets! Im ready to get the show on the road!

Good luck to those of you still waiting for your surgeries this month! You will do amazing! The surgery is a breeze! And all the liquids will be worth it in the end!!!!

I am sorry that you gained, lost, gained, lost but it did make me feel better. I gained on the pre op diet! :smile: I had not been eating that many calories for about 3 weeks, so I had lost about 10 lbs.. And then....gained it back, then 2 more. Mad? Yep! I was. One week and one day out from surgery and I have lost 20 lbs.! Whoohoo!!!

Do take your pain meds. I find that if I do a lot during the day, I still need it at bedtime.

Take care and when you "find" your scales, I hope the number has dropped dramatically!:thumbup:

Blessings,

PitPat

Do be sensible and take your pain meds, as they help keep you mobile, which speeds recovery

I am set for surgery tomorrow! I am very nervous excited...I was wondering if anyone would give me some insight on how much pain and what i will want to eat afterwards - like a cup or 1/2 cup soup...trying to gets my ducks in a row!

I am set for surgery tomorrow! I am very nervous excited...I was wondering if anyone would give me some insight on how much pain and what i will want to eat afterwards - like a cup or 1/2 cup soup...trying to gets my ducks in a row!

Hi. Writing frm my hospital bed. Had surgery almost twelve hours ago and haven't needed pain relief at all. Not allowed even a sip of water. Just have to sponge a bit around mouth. But hey all good. Get X-ray tomorrow and drain removed and go back to hotel. X good luck those tomorrow.

You will have a morphin drip or other drugs to help with the pain. You might get a button if you need more it will give you more. The pain will be light with all the drugs, The sooner you get off the drugs the better. the third day is the hardest take the pain medicine that day and rest. the next day and every day after that will be better.

You will only drink 3 one oz medicine cups of liquid an hour after surgery for the first four days, no hungry. You will start adding jello, popsycles, creamed soup, broth, 1/2 cup at the most do not drink 30 minutes before or after you eat. protein drinks 3 a day don't count as water that is your meals. write everything you put in your mouth down and the time you did it. the times and days all run together the few days after surgery, brain fog DRUGS.

All in all it was not bad The best decision I have every made. one week old band 10/20/10 wednesday. I feel great. Pain free Drug free.

Good luck smile and walk the halls as soon as they let you up. GasX tablet 3 a day when you get home, first 4 days very important. Listen to your stomach it has a voice now.

cherie