I'm starting this thread on the post-op site, hoping that November 2010 Bandsters will post their responses and comments here.

My procedure is tomorrow, November 3, and I'll try to hang out here. Would welcome company!

Deb WS

I was also banded on the 1st.. Each day seems to get better.. I am on just liquid Tylenol now for the pain.

I think that I need to work harder to get more fluids in me today.. I am having muscle cramps in my legs.. Anyone else ever experience this?

Today I am hungry.. not nausea.. that is good I think in a way.. more normal.

Keep up the good work guys.. now the hard part is over.. it only gets better from here.!

Barbara, John, and others who have been through the surgery: good to know about the cramps -- I was not sure, pre-op, if this was a potassium imbalance. Fluid shortage would make sense.

Have your doctors got you on a clear liquid and Protein shake regime for 2 weeks, or something else? Just wanting to compare notes, since I think diet prescriptions, pre-op, have varied significantly.

I go into the hospital in a few hours...I'm about to take my last pre-op shower!

Best,

Deb WS

Surgeon: Dr. Malcolm Robinson

Brigham and Womens Hospital, Boston, MA

Best of Luck today Deb, and my prayers are with you. You will do great...... my diet is clear liquid for a few days then to cream soups and regular liquids for a week. Let us know how you are doing.

Have your doctors got you on a clear liquid and Protein shake regime for 2 weeks, or something else? Just wanting to compare notes, since I think diet prescriptions, pre-op, have varied significantly.

I go into the hospital in a few hours...I'm about to take my last pre-op shower!

My doctor has me on three weeks of Protein shakes and Clear Liquids. I go in to see him on the day before Thanksgiving, at which time he'll switch me to pureed foods (hooray!) for three weeks, then "gradually reintroduce" solid foods.

Good luck today! I'm sore, and moving slower than usual, but nothing I can't handle. I'm sure everything will go smoothly for you!

Thanks to you all! I'm off. Back tomorrow, I trust!

Deb WS (being banded in a few hours!!)

finishing up day3 today. The smells of food are enticing but i get full with even a little bit of liquid. Tomorrow is the last day of clear but I am not sure thicker liquids will flow down easily in 2 days. may be. i realize this is the "honeymoon phase" but its nice to see the scale down 4lbs since surgery. nice.

Hi guys!! Just wanted to pop over here and say hi to all!! Hope everyone is feeling well. So anxious to get over here with you guys!!

Deb, thanks for heading this up!! Lots of luck to you tomorrow!!

Was banded November 2nd, 2010 in the morning. Recovery is going a little tough for me. The air pockets are tough. However the actual incision site is not so painful.

Hello, everyone. I got my date I will be banded on the 11th of November! I am very nervous and excited at the same time. Everyone that post has been a huge inspiration to me! I hope to be able to keep posting my progress like you guys do, it has been so HELPFUL. From reading on this website I have put our recliner downstairs, bought gas-x, and made sure I try to stay up with my fluids. All your words and experiences are getting me ready. Please keep this nervous girl in your thoughts. Thx

Hi, all!

Just a short note from me, in the hospital, to say that all went well and I am now banded! It is great to be on the 'other side of this huge milestone.

Today I understand I will have an upper GI test and an X-Ray...and I believe that, after that, the plan is to spring me this afternoon. I've had only ice chips so far...but I can't say I'm interested in much more, either!

Best to all and gratitude for this community,

Deb WS

Yea for you Deb!!!!! Wishing you a speedy recovery!!!!!

. I am having muscle cramps in my legs.. Anyone else ever experience this?

No leg cramps, just a tingling in my legs every once and a while..... mainly when I've been sitting or laying down to long.

I will be having my surgery on November 9th. Im excited about it but of couse I have some anxiety! I've never had surgery before and like all surgery its a risk! I'm pretty healthy just overweight! No comorbities except for acid reflux! Can you guys share with me anything to help calm my thought? Thanks in advance....5 more days and I will be banded!

Day 3 for me, a little sore still, made the mistake of sleeping on my right side so my port hurt this morning and my husband had to help me get up and reposition.

I am doing well otherwise, still gassy. Took my levothyroxine with Water, cut it in half so it was really small. In an hour going to take my first dose of Protein and then move on to my second and third. LOL

Goodmorning everyone tomorrow is my big day: ) I'm kind of nervous I have to be at the hospital at 9am.

Hi all.. I had my band placed on Nov 2nd. Yesterday was the worst day for me, just real sore and lots of gas pain.. I walked as much as I could on codeine, and am taking gas-x strips... hope to feel like myself by this weekend!!