Just wanted to introduce myself....totally excited and totally nervous.; Was told BC approval would take 3 weeks, but it came back instantly online...whoa...Im ready but shocked it is happening so fast

Welcome Tracyy! I too am being banded on the 15th. I am almost 2 weeks of liquid pre-op diet. How are you finding it?

I live in Canada, a few minutes from Vancouver, how about yourself?

I will be going to P.V. Mexico for surgery. I leave on the 14th.

Congratulations Tracyy and Dena! I'm excited for both of you. What a journey you are about to embark upon. Just to share a little of my experience with you ....

I got banded in April '06 and have lost 90lbs to date. It was the BEST decision of my life. I was sooooo nervous wondering if I was making the right decision. I was self pay and my husband was reluctantly going along with my decision. I felt a lot of pressure. I have not looked back. It has changed my life. This year I will finally post before and after pictures. I've gone from a size 20 to a size 6/7. Very few complications other than my port practically sticks out now that I'm so thin. That's a small price to pay though. I've had very few complications. No, I don't get to eat everything I want to eat but isn't that the purpose of the band?? I deal with purging from time to time due to the level of restriction I have from my two fills. But this is why I've lost 90lbs also!! I don't purge everything but some foods just don't agree with me anymore. I'm okay with that.

Recovery time .... what recovery time? The day of the surgery I recovered in the hotel room and the next day my husband and I were up walking around Tijuana. That was the only recovery time I needed. Afterward I went sight-seeing in San Diego for a couple days before returning home. The 'gas' people talk about is not gas like burping or farting but shoulder pain. I believe it's described as the gas used to inflate your stomach for the surgery or something like that. I bought Gas-X strips to help with the pain and was fine. Be sure to pack those.

Wishing you both the very best with your decision. I hope info from a bandster 5 yrs post-op helps! Let me know if either of you have any questions I can help with. Please keep us posted on your progress!!!

Lynn

So excited for you! My surgery is scheduled for 4/7/11. I hope all went well for you today, and that you are recovering well.

Hi. Sorry for the late reply. I am slow starting to use this forum. I was not required to do a pre-op diet. I am starting to hate this clear liquid stage. How are you and how did your surgery go? I am a working mom of 4 in Alabama.

Welcome Tracyy! I too am being banded on the 15th. I am almost 2 weeks of liquid pre-op diet. How are you finding it?

I live in Canada, a few minutes from Vancouver, how about yourself?

I will be going to P.V. Mexico for surgery. I leave on the 14th.

Thanks Amy!! I just got this message. Everything went well for me. Ive lost 8 lbs so far and already feel a little better. I know u are counting down the days now!!

So excited for you! My surgery is scheduled for 4/7/11. I hope all went well for you today, and that you are recovering well.