i am just like all other pre-banders. Excited and nervous! I have had numerous surgeries over the past years so the sleeping part does not bother me but the last night it hit me that i was having the lap band put on because i finally realized i needed help to become a healthier person. I am good today! only clear liquids and no protein and tomorrow will be even better! Good luck to all the bandsters today and to all the bandsters tomorrow! God Bless and God Speed!

i am just like all other pre-banders. Excited and nervous! I have had numerous surgeries over the past years so the sleeping part does not bother me but the last night it hit me that i was having the lap band put on because i finally realized i needed help to become a healthier person. I am good today! only clear liquids and no protein and tomorrow will be even better! Good luck to all the bandsters today and to all the bandsters tomorrow! God Bless and God Speed!

Good luck, Becky! Just try to relax, and let the process happen. It goes quickly. You'll be fine.

A few words to keep in mind:

1. Sip water till you're sick of it. It helps calm your stomach, and really helps speed your recovery.

2. Walk. A lot. It will help dissipate the gas. The more you walk, the better you'll feel.

3. Gas-X strips are really, really helpful is helpng rid you of a lot of bloating.

Best of luck with your surgery. Keep us posted when you feel up to it.

Dave

Thank you so much! i will definitely remember your tips. Cause i am all for minimizing pain if possible! Thank you again for your kind words! God Bless!

Good luck tomorrow! Stay positive! I've had a great experience so far. I wish the same for you.

Hey Becky...I have my surgery on the 21st@ 10 am. Let's stay in touch and work through this together!

God bless...

See you on the thinner side

Hey Becky...I have my surgery on the 21st@ 10 am. Let's stay in touch and work through this together!

God bless...

See you on the thinner side

i ahve mine at 8am!!! are u guys from las vegas/??? im having mine performed by doctor atkinson..im scared but excited!

i am on the post op side now! really excited about this journey. a bit sore but nothing a bit of tylenol can not handle. Glad to be home. just need to start getting in my protein. Yeh Post op side!

Congrats, Becky! Keep working the plan, and you'll do fine.

Good luck!

Dave

Glad u did good in the surgery becky 7 congrats

How did everyone else do?

I'm doing good.sored a little gassy but good.monday us my wound check.today started protein shakes

Well i have begun adding my protein to almost everything trying to get my count up. i am able to lay on my side and sleep. i still have gas in my tummy a bit but i get to burp and tums really helps. I feel stronger everyday and thank God for helping me through this. i have wonderful friends here on this site and another that helps give tips and understanding. i also have friends here at home who have gone through this same procedure and check on me everyday! I feel blessed to be given this opportunity to use a tool to help me become healthier in my life. I pray all have a Blessed Christmas! God Bless!