New Member as of today. Glad I found this site, I have found browsing to be very informational. Tomorrow I am on clear liquids and Tuesday is my surgery, I am excited and nervous... but confident. I have lost about 13 lbs pre-op....60 to go

New Member as of today. Glad I found this site, I have found browsing to be very informational. Tomorrow I am on clear liquids and Tuesday is my surgery, I am excited and nervous... but confident. I have lost about 13 lbs pre-op....60 to go

Hi Montyskid I am also having surgery on Tuesday. I am also a little bit nervous do not know what to expect, but I know it will be worth it. I wish you well and off to a healthy and thinner you and me. Talk to you Wednesday or Thursday.

Welcome!

I guess by now you both are banded! Welcome to bandland! I hope your post op experience has been smooth. Now you just have to follow the rules of healing. Liquids, then mushies, then solids. Don't worry too much about losing during the healing phase, although most do. I hope you get restriction sooner, rather than later, 'cause it's hard to wait. Some people need many fills before they experience restriction, others have some right away. It's a crap-shoot. Just remember to be patient. Unless you are working out for several hours a day like on biggest loser, you will only lose a pound or two a week. The band will keep you from saying the heck with it, and overeating. Just be patient...

Good luck on your journeys,

so far so good! sore but feeling OK. How did yours go?

Hi Montyskid I am also having surgery on Tuesday. I am also a little bit nervous do not know what to expect, but I know it will be worth it. I wish you well and off to a healthy and thinner you and me. Talk to you Wednesday or Thursday.

Thanks, I look forward to going through the phases. I had my band put on Tuesday as you know, my husband had one put on today! So we will be taking this journey together, I think its gonna be good!

Welcome!

I guess by now you both are banded! Welcome to bandland! I hope your post op experience has been smooth. Now you just have to follow the rules of healing. Liquids, then mushies, then solids. Don't worry too much about losing during the healing phase, although most do. I hope you get restriction sooner, rather than later, 'cause it's hard to wait. Some people need many fills before they experience restriction, others have some right away. It's a crap-shoot. Just remember to be patient. Unless you are working out for several hours a day like on biggest loser, you will only lose a pound or two a week. The band will keep you from saying the heck with it, and overeating. Just be patient...

Good luck on your journeys,

so far so good! sore but feeling OK. How did yours go?

Hi Montyskid,

I am doing fine just a little gas pain and the abdominal pain has subsided. I am looking forward to the next stages in this journey.

I hope your husband does well.

Keep in touch with your progress and I will do the same.