Ok - Im starting this so all of us - March Bandsters can do this together!!!!

My surgery date is scheduled for March 7th, 2012 and I start my PRE OP on February 22nd, 2012.

Anyone else in March?

It's about time...lol. our surgery was Thursday, the 22nd BTW. How did u sleep last night? It's hard for me to sleep on my back very long. Huts getting up and down, but doing good so far.

I slept for a few hours in my bed then up and out to my recliner where I read and watched TV most of the night. Hurting too, but doing well I think.

Glad you're doing ok! I slept on and off in my recliner then to bed about 10:30, slept pretty good although up like 3 times for the bathroom. The getting up and down is the toughest so far.

That's great Steph, hope u continue to do well. I'm having a hard time with getting a lot of water down too. Haven't had the horrible gas pains everyone talks about. Yay! Take it easy, we'll be out of this phase before long. Deb

the gas pain was minimal for me to start, making me think I was free and clear, but starting Thursday it started in the shoulder. I have also felt a little bloated. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it skipped you

Hi! New to the group....I was banded on March 19th. How's everyone doing?

I just posted somewhere else. Was banded on 3/20 and I guess swelling had kept me from being hungry. Well today it hit me. I bought hot and sour soup from take out and devoured a cup. All of it lol. No straining here. So it's a couple of hours later and I guess it's fine but seriously thinking about another week on full liquids is painful.

im 2 weeks post-band. feeling good and starting purees soon! im down 9 1/2 lbs since surgery!! that is so helpful to keep my encouraged and focused! going for post op appt tomorrow. so far im proud of myself!!

the gas pain was minimal for me to start, making me think I was free and clear, but starting Thursday it started in the shoulder. I have also felt a little bloated. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it skipped you

LOL well I spoke too soon too, I started getting a slight pain in my shoulder and neck area starting Sunday night. GasX strips have helped a little, have been trying to walk and have put the heating pad on it too. Doing better all around, the tummy is just still very tender although I was able to sleep on my right side the past few nights. Hope you healing well!

Hi! New to the group....I was banded on March 19th. How's everyone doing?

Welcome Jaime! I was banded on the 22nd....how are you doing? I'm doing well, just a very tender tummy and dealing with the gas pain in the left shoulder and neck. Luckily its fairly mild so nothing too bad. I'm having trouble getting all the protein down although today was better I'm at 71gr right now, if I finish the two drinks I have going right now. lol Good luck on your journey!

LOL well I spoke too soon too, I started getting a slight pain in my shoulder and neck area starting Sunday night. GasX strips have helped a little, have been trying to walk and have put the heating pad on it too. Doing better all around, the tummy is just still very tender although I was able to sleep on my right side the past few nights. Hope you healing well!

I guess the shoulder pain is the last to go! Today is the first day my shoulder isn't screaming at me, so that's a plus. Other than the shoulder pain, my abdominal muscles are sore and my incisions are feeling itchy, which I've heard is a good sign that they're healing. I have been able to sleep on my side and back without pain.

I guess the shoulder pain is the last to go! Today is the first day my shoulder isn't screaming at me, so that's a plus. Other than the shoulder pain, my abdominal muscles are sore and my incisions are feeling itchy, which I've heard is a good sign that they're healing. I have been able to sleep on my side and back without pain.

That's great Steph! Sounds like we're both about on schedule of things. My incisions are itchy too. We're getting there! Looking forward to mushies! But have 3+ weeks of liquids left to do.

I guess the shoulder pain is the last to go! Today is the first day my shoulder isn't screaming at me, so that's a plus. Other than the shoulder pain, my abdominal muscles are sore and my incisions are feeling itchy, which I've heard is a good sign that they're healing. I have been able to sleep on my side and back without pain.

Hi ladies. Other than my issues with nausea and having bowels slow to get back in action I think I am about the same in my recovery process. I really thought I would be up and walking around the block by now; guess I am not very patient. I know it will come in time. Glad to hear everyone is doing well.

Hi ladies. Other than my issues with nausea and having bowels slow to get back in action I think I am about the same in my recovery process. I really thought I would be up and walking around the block by now; guess I am not very patient. I know it will come in time. Glad to hear everyone is doing well.

I'm almost three weeks post op and am on to reg food with some restrictions regarding stringy meats, bread (never again) , etc. I am experiencing lose bowels within an hour of eating and wonder if I am overeating or if it's just my bodies reaction to solids.

Hi ladies! Had my surgery 3/22 and yesterday I went to the dr. because I had strep throat!! Not fun. Feeling much better today but still a little sore from the body aches. My stomach is still swollen and my incision where my port is stings a little. Hope it goes away soon. For all of those on liquids...this sucks! I want nothing more than chicken noodle soup. Guess I will have the broth. Keep up the good work everyone!!

meemee sorry you got strep throat on top of trying to heal! I've had allergies so have been coughing, not so fun with the sore tummy!! Glad you're feeling better! I was going to go back to work today but one incision is right on my waiste so my pants rub on it and doesn't feel so good, plus still have some gas paiins in my shoulder so am going to stay home the rest of the week since I have plenty of sick time. I'm getting tired of liquids too, this is my 3rd week with 3 more to go...ugh! Then mushies! yay!

its been 3 1/2 weeks since my surgery..i was nervous abt easter and seeing alot of my extended family. i choose not to share with them abt my surgery at this point. but i am really proud of myself..i stuck to my puree/soft eating phase im in now and focused more on seeing everyone than the food itself. i even had comments made to my mom abt how great i looked and asking how my wt i had lost! i defiently notice the wt coming off but its nice for others to notice too! im down almost 14 lbs!!! and feeling pretty good! proud of myself for making this decision and putting myself as top priority!! can't wait until this time next year..will be a whole new me! HAPPY EASTER TO EVERYONE AND ITS A GREAT TIME FOR NEW BEGINNINGS!!!