Hi Everyone!!

Where are all the March bandsters at?!! I was just approved last week and have a surgery date of March 16th. Looks like I'll be starting a two week pre-op liquid diet (Optifast) on March 2nd which I'm not looking forward to!! Anyone else scheduled for March? Do you have a pre-op diet to follow?

Good Luck to everyone!!

I was banded yesterday!! I checked in at 7:30 AM and surgery was at 9 AM. A little sore but no real pain or discomfort. The anesthesia made me a little woosey but, they gave me meds for that! It's 5 in the morning now, and I am getting ready to be discharged! Good luck everyone! It was easy as pie!

Hi I'm cece in NJ and I am being banded this morning. I'm waiting for my daughter to come get me and reading the forums. I'm hoping all goes smoothly. When I first woke up I felt nauseous but I'm better now. It was probably just nerves. I am very nervous about this whole thing. Will post again soon.

Well today is the big day! Surgery at 3 .

YEAH!!!!! Hope all went well!!

Only 4 more days.....weeeeeee!

Only 4 more days.....weeeeeee!

ME TOO!!! For once in my life I want this weekend so go fast like REALLY fast!!!

To everyone who's being banded today...GOOD LUCK!!!

I am home now!!! I went in this morning at 7:30 for a 9:30 surgery. When I arrived I was taken for the lovely pregnancy test which of course was negative. The nurse had stated that it indeed happens that people find out that they are pregnant. I thought to myself that would suck after coming this fall. (Not to say that I wouldnt ever love a baby). At that point I was given a gown and my weight took. Next I had to have blood drawn because my lab work showed that I had low potasssium. All that standard tests like temp and blood pressure were taken. I was given my iv in my hand and the lady was fantastic because it barely hurt. Lastly I was given the shot in my tummy to prevent blood clots. (I was really scared of this because I had heard that it hurt or burned but truely it ended up being NOTHING to worry about. ) Then hubby came in and we talked for a little while as people came in and out of the room. When the anastesiologist came in I told him how I was scared to throw up afterward and it had happened in previous minor surgeries. He gave me a patch for befind my ear that would help with sickness. My doctor came in then and asked a few questions and answered a few of mine. He was really pleased that I had lost 15.5 preop and I told him that I knew what the scale said but I didnt see it. He told me that he was sure that I had lost some weight in my liver and he would indeed see the loose and not to worry. Next thing I knew I was giving my husband kisses and started to get nervous. The ride to the or was quick and I was given something to calm me. I dont think I was in that room for 5 seconds and I was out like a light. When I work up I was in recovery with someone talking to me or around me becuase there were other patients in the room. I forced myself to open my eyes a few times and tried to wake up. I probably took 20 min to keep my eyes open for any length of time. At about an hour they helped me get up and walk 20 steps to the barium swollow test. I felt a little wozzy kind of like I the feeling that I had taken Nyquil two hours ago. I only had to do one drink and they watched and it was over. When I came back my bed was gone and they had me sitting in a chair. I had an ice pack on my stomach and it felt good. They continued to ask if I had pain and I said no. My throat felt so much better when I had ice chips. They tasted like the best ice chips ever. Then I asked to go to the bathroom and they helped me in that direction and I asked for my clothes. They took out the IV and got me clothes. When i came out of the bathroom I was a little light headed and sat down for about 5 minutes at that point my wheelchair was there to take me to my car. I know all this sounds fast but they gauged the time in recovery based on my wants. Others who were there before me were several steps behind me because that it what they needed. The ride home sucked to be honest. Bumpy roads and traffice but I made it. I got home about 1 pm and hubby gave me my pain meds in which I slept in my own bed for about an hour and a half. Now I am couching it. I am sore a little my throat is picky a little but on a pain scale I am a two and that it really from some gas pains. When they get paid I walk for 10 minutes or so and then they seem to pass. Well that it is for now. Lots of love to you guys and this was a cake walk people dont worry.

I am 5 days out from surgery and I feel great. Have been taking it easy on the chores due to being told not to do any bending. The Protein shakes that I use are from Jay Robb. They are somewhat pricey but taste better than a lot of others. You can find Jay Robb's at the Vitamin Shoppe. I take a chewable vitamin that I got at Target. Best of success to you.

Cheers :tea:[

doodlebugsmom i'm so happy for you! See not so bad :-) just keep walking!! Walk every hour or two it will help with the NO2 gas that tries to settle in your shoulders. I kept that little patch behind my ear the full 72 hours just in case i was feeling "false" good lol

I have a question... I am on my pre-op diet day 4 and I have had a weird feeling in my tummy. It's not a horrible pain or feeling but if I had to guess it feel like what I think it would feel like if I had the band already! In other words its just like a tighting feeling around the top of my stomach or a pushing pain like something is pushing on my stomach. Its not a gas pain either. Does any one have any idea what might be causing it or has anyone else experienced this while on their pre-op diet.

Thanks

Amy

Amy...hunger? Or maybe your stomach has acclimated and actually shrunk (or is that a myth?)

Congrats to those banded today!

Today's been a bit easier (day 4 of preop diet)...but having the raw veggies w/ rice vingar has helped so much. Also the past 2 nights i've eaten real food (but light & within calorie restriction) for dinner...and opted for high Protein options (tuna last night and halibut tonight). I have to really try to not think about what i really WANT to eat! If I do it makes me wish i could have one last binge meal -- am i the only one?

anyway i heard today: my surgery is still on for Tuesday. I have to check in at 6am, with surgery scheduled for 7am. My husband will go to work, my MIL will help with the kids, and my mom will drrop me off then come back to pick me up. I've had so many surgeries I dont feel like I really need anyone there. I'm getting so excited, and so glad I only have 3 more days of the preop diet...and even though I know I'll have 2 weeks of liquids/softs, I'm so anxious to get on with the REAL long term food plan!

Marcyloo- Its not hunger... but I did notice today when I had my real food meal that I couldn't eat near as much as I could a couple of days ago so maybe it is that my tummy has shrunk but its just just a weird feeling...

As far as your comment about wanting that one last binge meal... I am right there with you!! I would love to have a little bit of everything right now! Good luck!

Hi Everyone!!

Where are all the March bandsters at?!! I was just approved last week and have a surgery date of March 16th. Looks like I'll be starting a two week pre-op liquid diet (Optifast) on March 2nd which I'm not looking forward to!! Anyone else scheduled for March? Do you have a pre-op diet to follow?

Good Luck to everyone!!

Hello to all of the March bandsters and good luck. I had my preop appointment yesterday and my surgery is March 23. I started my full liquid diet today using the Bariatric Advantage products. I get 5 Meal Replacements per day.

What flavor Bariatric Advantage ar eyou doing? i'm doing banana (but made with nonfat milk)...it's really not bad...

Hey amy maybe your stomach knows what's about to happen? he he

What flavor Bariatric Advantage ar eyou doing? i'm doing banana (but made with nonfat milk)...it's really not bad...

Hey amy maybe your stomach knows what's about to happen? he he

I think so! lol Our bodies are weird like that... well at least mine is!

I just got a terrible urge for snacking...so went thru the kitchen and filled a grocery sack with stuff to take to work that says "help yourself" -- Valentine's M&M's (like 6 boxes), bagel crisps, chocolates. Made me feel better.