Hello everyone, I am new to the group but I decided to start my journey in September. I am currently in the Pre-op liquid diet phase. I am in my fourth day, my first three days were rough. I was craving so much food, lol. Things seem to have gotten better though. So I get my band surgery on 12/22. I am excited about it and nervous @ the same time. I have been doing a lot of research to prepare myself, also my doctor and his staff are great. I am developing my support group, and yes you guys are apart of it. I plan on asking for advice, giving advice, and being your supporter as I hope that you will be mine. Anyway, enough of my rambling, I look forward to getting to know each one of you through our journey to success. Sincerely, Vin

Hi all,

I was banded on 12/5 and the post op went well for me. I took the pain meds couple of times the first 2 days and then I didn't need. Good luck to all the upcoming Dec Bandsters!!

Kath

Hey Kath, that is awesome. I am glad things went well without any issues and you are not in pain. We will take this journey together and get through it.

OK i am stuck at 6 lbs, I was loosing daily but last 2 days nada. I tried to excersise a bit and got sort of dizzy, HMM 6 lbs not good enough need 10. I guess by Monday- preop day? How you guys doing?

Prayers for you KIM, look in the mirror goos cause wont see her no more!! NEW gal on the way!

welcome to the club and 12/20/08 will be my third bandiversary. Hope you all enjoy the ride and remember that everybody is different and this is a trial and error journey with the band. I still have days that sometimes chicken will go down and sometimes it will not. I love my band and it literally has saved my life. Good luck to all joining this adventure and enjoy the ride!

banded Dec 7th here. Ive lost 10 pounds in 1 wk since surgery. Very happy about that. was very excited to eat applesauce yesterday. I didnt have any of the pain that alot of the people experience. I have only had some soreness around my incision area so I havent started doing any long distance walking. Just around the house. Im going to try to gym today and see if I can get 2 miles in. Good luck ! Its a new life and you are going to love it!

Hello everyone, can I join up too? I was banded on 12/6 and am just starting to feel myself. Between the preop diet and the diet post op I felt weak as a kitten. And really hungry. But today I really am feeling much better. Last night I watched the biggest loser finale- wow- what motivation! I am still on full liquids and proteins shakes- looking forward to chewing on something next week!