How 'bout a new topic for January Bandsters. New Years-New You!

I'm being banded Jan 12th at UCI in Orange, California. How about you?

Congrats on your Lap-Band:)

Hi,

Congratulations on your surgery. Hope it went well. I am going to have mine done on Wednesday, the 19th. A little scared but... Was it worth it? How do you feel post-op?

BJLS

How 'bout a new topic for January Bandsters. New Years-New You!

I'm being banded Jan 12th at UCI in Orange, California. How about you?

Hi,

Congratulations on your surgery. Hope it went well. I am going to have mine done on Wednesday, the 19th. A little scared but... Was it worth it? How do you feel post-op?

BJLS

I'm feeling better each day. Just have pain when I get up or down. Nothing really bad. I taped plastic over my incisions yesterday and had a quick shower. Boy did that feel good! Try not to worry, you'll be fine. I know its hard not to wonder if you're doing the right thing, but remember, its going to make you healthy and trim!!! Can we say,,,"New swimsuit this summer!"

I'm having my band on January 27 in Tampa, FL.!

Im having my lap band done on han 28, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL...my bday is on Jan 27th..!

Hi, I am not new to lapband surgery. I had my band done 3 yrs ago, 1/18/08. I have lost 130 lbs so far & continue to loose at a slower rate now. My Doctor is Dr. Tang he is cheaf of surgery at Mt View Hospital here in Las Vegas. I love him!!!

I do have a question for long time banders. Are you having any trouble sleeping??? Not sleep aptnia, but trouble staying asleep. I am only getting about 3-5 hrs a night even with the sleeping pills my Doctor has given me! I have tried everything & nothing is working. Yesterday a Ciropractor said that lapband patience have trouble with sleep & to look it up. So if any of you have a problem like this could you let me know??? Thanks so much

Got banded yesterday in Birmingham, Al. Today I am basically just sore! Not hungary at all yet, but I am taking in plenty of liquids.

Hi,

Congratulations on your surgery. Hope it went well. I am going to have mine done on Wednesday, the 19th. A little scared but... Was it worth it? How do you feel post-op?

BJLS

Hi, I was banded Friday 1/14 and am doing ok. I have intense gas pains in my upper back and shoulders, my dr reccomended gas x strips but I am not sure they r helping, it still hurts alot. I am not hungry though, just sticking to chicken broth and flavored Water, today I got to add Protein shakes and I snuck a cream of chicken Soup diluted w ck broth and strained. I had some apple sauce too and it's been ok. make sure to get some chloroseptic spray for your throat, the tube they put down your throat for the anestisia may leave it sore. Good luck!! Your gng to love it once the weight actually starts coming off. My friend had lap band 3 years ago this month and went from a size 20 to a size 4, she actually had some Fluid taken out bc she was too skinny!!

Got banded yesterday in Birmingham, Al. Today I am basically just sore! Not hungary at all yet, but I am taking in plenty of liquids.

I got banded Friday 1/14 too, how r u feeling? Hope u r well

Banded Jan 7th!!!! YEA!!!!! BUT OMG, my shoulder pain is about to kill me!

I was banded friday 1/14 and i agree, the gas pains are the worst!! I am trying to walk and take gas x strips but still no relief, dr says it may take a week or 2 to go away. Is yours gone yet?? Good luck on your recovery!!

How 'bout a new topic for January Bandsters. New Years-New You!

I'm being banded Jan 12th at UCI in Orange, California. How about you?

I'm being banded 1/27 n Denver Colorado by Dr. Kirshenbaum. My pre-op started on the 13th. A little different. But Kirshenbaum is not forcing the liwuid diet. So I am and have been managing. I will liquid it the last three days before surgery.

I'm getting banded on the 12th as well in Minnesota. I'm so excited and this is going to be a great year!

Hi, Everyone................was banded on Jan.14/11 in Milford Delaware. So happy, feeling so positive for all the changes to come........

Best of luck to those who are banded and those to be banded!!

Hi, Everyone................was banded on Jan.14/11 in Milford Delaware. So happy, feeling so positive for all the changes to come........

Best of luck to those who are banded and those to be banded!!

Congrats to you. I am from Dover, DE.. I was banded on 1/17/11 in Christiana. How are you feeling? I am having a good bit of gas pain and pressure from the hiatal hernia repair that was done at the same time. Best of luck to you. Barbara

Congrats to you. I am from Dover, DE.. I was banded on 1/17/11 in Christiana. How are you feeling? I am having a good bit of gas pain and pressure from the hiatal hernia repair that was done at the same time. Best of luck to you. Barbara

Hi,

I was banded on 1/14/11 and a hernia repaired as well. Are your pains gone? WHat did u use to get relief?? I am still having them, less frequently but painfull still. Thanks, Christine

Hi new to the blog. I was banded January 4, 2011, not sore feel pretty good. Only issue is I'm constipated after 4 days post-op. The surgeon help to temporary rectify the problem only to have it come back 3 days later. Anyone else having this problem.