My origanal surgery date was 8/24 but as an unemployed teacher I was offered a job 5 days before and accepted although bitter sweet. My new surgery date is 12/21 and I wish it was sooner but atleast I will have 14 days over Christmas Break to rest and heal. I am still nervous and having so much time to wait yet again I read some of the horror stories people post and get second thoughts. However I know I will be a happier and healthier me in the long run. Anyone else in the same boat? Having the support system of others has really helped me through.

Well I am officall banded now.

I'm a teacher too and I was just banded on Tuesday (12/13). I took the rest of the week off and I'm hoping I'll feel well enough to go back on Monday. I have Kindergarteners though so I'm not sure I'll be up for moving around the whole day. So far its ok...a little discomfort with sore/tenderness but other than that I'm doing pretty well. Best of luck!

When does your break starts? Our last day Friday. That is why I booked it then. How do you get the TickerFactory to post?

Our last day is next wed. The ticker factory you put as part of your signature from your profile settings. Does your dr require a pre op diet? If so how is that going? It was hard for me...

Last day of school was today kids left at 11:30am and I stayed till 4pm to finish up everything I could think of and things I had been putting off or just didn't want to do but I left with my desk clean and tidy and everything caught up and done so Iam so looking forward to Monday morning at 9:30am. I called them this morning to ask how long I would be in the hospital and they told me if all goes well I should only be there for 4 hours didn't seem long at to me considering some of the comments I have read here but I will be glad to be getting home the same day I never was able to really rest in a hospital and my own bed is just so much more comfy.anyway can't wait to join you on the other side :-)

I went to TicketFactor and linked it inmy signature, but its still not showing. What am I doing wrong?

2 days post op and I am feeling great! Some pain but nothing that is too bad and the pain medications works well. Went on a 30 minute walk yesterday and today. My follow up appointment is next week on Tuesday. Hope to be back to work on Wednesday.

Wow your kids are on break already lucky you. Our break starts next Friday I took a sickday Wed for my surgery and will be off until January 2. I am on a Atkins type diet for two weeks preop going well except severe constipation from all the protein. I wish they would have told me about that part so I could have taken something instead of waiting five days and suffering. I am getting very nervous. Did my preadmission testing yesterday and met with the anethesiologist. They told me my jaw doesnt open as wide as normal jaws so they may have trouble getting the tube down my throat. This is really the only part i am scared about. I don't like the fact that a machine will be breathing for me, scary! Otherwise I am ready for the new and improved me. Best of luck to everyone.

Hello everyone!

Was banded yesterday(dec 15/11)!! I can't believe it's done!! I'm feeling better than I thought I would feel:-)...The normal bumps and bruises but nothing too much!

I'm so happy! I've been wanting this for so long and finally made the decision to do so and did it! Today was better than yesterday and tomorrow will be better than today...

I can't wait to get over this part of the journey and start the normal ways and watch the weight melt off! I know it will take time but I'm ready....

I went to TicketFactor and linked it inmy signature, but its still not showing. What am I doing wrong?

Copy and Past the BBCode into your signature page here on lapbandtalk

I've been banded since the 13th and have already dropped 10 pounds, I have a hard time swallowing pills but everything else is going down just fine. I have very little pain and never had any really bad gas pains...thank goodness. I am hungry but I just keep on drinking. Congrats to everyone who has crossed over to being banded and good luck to everyone still to have it done this month it is so worth it

Banded 12/15 and feeling okay except for a little soreness where my port is. I am also a teacher so I took the yesterday and today off. We are on break for the next two weeks so I have time to recover and relax.

How do you get the ticker on the bottom of the screen?

Creoleprincess,

That is what I did also. Wednesday parent sent in all the snacks and drinks and I just stayed busy so I would look at the food. My hernia repair is the worst part, but not unbearable. I need to do more walking tomorrow. I havent felt like going out walkigyet. Maybe tomorrow.

Just got home from my surgery. i had it done yesterday. It was suppose to be outpatient but, they got a late start and just went ahead and admitted me. Which was fine. I am feeling a pain but, it's not to bad. I am excited to be starting my new adventure and new life. Best wishes to all. This was the best birthday gift I ever got myself. I feel like it is the beginning of a new life.

See ya on the flip side. Best wish to all and can't wait to get to know all of you.

Diana, congratulations! Our dates are very close together, I had mine on the 15th. I have been dealing with a lot of shoulder pain, but I am using a heating pad and gas-x strips religiously. Today I was finally allowed to shower and wash off all of that orange stuff they painted on my stomach! Haha. Anyway. Hopefully if I have any trouble with my diet or exercise or emotions or whatever, I can come here for help.