February Bandsters?

[erica216 35]

OR is FIXED!

We get to do it all over again tomorrow' date=' but hopefully I come home with my brand new band

Gotta love living isolated and remote![/quote']

Good luck tomorrow

[Quinnmc79 27]

Congrats!!! That is awesome news Erica! Go you!

Had my post op f/u today lost 15 lbs and I get to start mushys today yeah

[xlaurax 8]

You're staying over night? Why?

My doctor requires a one night stay. No complications or anything. Just had some issues with my pain button not working but the pain wasn't that bad!

[John Buttino 4]

Looking forward to going home this afternoon. So far this has been a pleasant experience this site has really helped

[judych 225]

Yes, I am losing weight!!! and yes the pain is gone. Somedays I have a little back pain but I think that might be some gas also. Thanks for asking though. Everyday is a better day and I am so glad I had this done.

thats great to hear... so in time you will feel on top of the world by the sounds of it. it must be exciting to know that having the band fitted is behind you now... every day is going to get better and better . have you been looking at clothes yet?? or is it too soon for you?/ ive still got to go through the surgery bit... i cant wait to be on the other side. then we can compare notes.

[xlaurax 8]

Looking forward to going home this afternoon. So far this has been a pleasant experience this site has really helped

I'm with you john. Cannot wait to go home!

[myluv2drive 30]

thats great to hear... so in time you will feel on top of the world by the sounds of it. it must be exciting to know that having the band fitted is behind you now... every day is going to get better and better . have you been looking at clothes yet?? or is it too soon for you?/ ive still got to go through the surgery bit... i cant wait to be on the other side. then we can compare notes.

I have been looking at clothes but I think I am going to go a different route. I think until I reach my goal weight, I am going to shop at consignment shops & goodwill. Then when I get to my goal I will go on a gigantic shopping spree. LOL.... When is your surgery? You will love how you feel once it is all over.

[MrsRicco80 24]

So today I am 5 days post op and last night I finally slept in my bed rather than the couch in a sitting up position. I felt great this morning but now the gas pains have starting once again. It is a great feeling to be banded and that part over I am down 17 lbs since my pre op visit. Just wanted to wish the rest of the February bandsters good luck!!!

[tsteves1 14]

Hi all! I am banded! Yesterday was great, check in was noon and surgey was at 2 and I left the hospital at 7. Not really any pain on any of the incisions yesterday but a lot of chest pain from the gas left behind. Didn't sleep well last night as I am not a good back sleeper. The abdomen pain did start today but not bad, feels more like I did a really massive workout yesterday. Focusing on walking as much as I can and drinking some Gatorade and having some Jello.< /p>

[sassyfrass 24]

So glad to read that everyone is doing well. May today's surgeries and tomorrow's surgeries go well also! Thank you all for your support and good wishes. Mine is tomorrow! So very nervous, but also quite anxious to start this new chapter of my life!

I had to pre register at the hospital yesterday. This IS HAPPENING! I have to keep telling myself. It's no longer an idea, a thought, or a far away future: the time has come. I can hardly believe how time has flown from 6 or 7 months ago when I was thinking about getting banded. This site has been so very helpful to me! I truly appreciate everybody here!

[luvbug0712 41]

Tomorrow is the day and I'm on pins and needs waiting for the hospital to call me and let me know what time to be there. To add to my anxiety I also have an internal job interview at 3pm today.... Ready for this day to be over.

My Dr also has orders for me to stay over night... I have no comorbid issues its just his policy.... He rather take care of any side effects at the hospital than dc me only to have to come back....

[sassyfrass 24]

Luvbug, I am waiting for my "time to arrive" call too! We will be bandsters by this time next werk! Wow! nervous and anxious energy all bundled up together!

[Stace2882 43]

I just got home had surgery yesterday morning. I ended up having to stay the night since I was in extreme pain. I was surprised since everyone's always posting how easy and painless it went. Why was I so unfortunate?? I did everything right with my pre op diet :,( and I'm usually pretty pain tolerate. All they gave me was 5 cc of liquid Percocet my surgeon never came and checked on me i was so scared and alone until they finally let my mom in and see me FOUR hours later. The scars don't hurt it's more inside of my stomach that hurts. Im a million times better today thnk god and im relieved this is finally over with. I know everybody's different and I don't mean to scare anyone that hasn't gone in yet, but I suggest arranging plans for Meds incase you stay the night cus since my doctor left they couldn't give me anything that worked. Sorry for the rant but I had to get it out, because today is the first day of my new life and I believe the hardest part is over. Thnx for listening guys xoxo

[batiircabur 25]

Stace2882 Dont feel alone. I was banded on Feb. 15 at noon and didnt get to my room till almost 7pm. I take awhile to get out of anthestia. When I seen so many people prior to surgery saying how its only gas pain and even that isnt bad I had hope. But like you I wasnt so lucky. I had to stay the night while I see others were in and out from surgery in like 6hrs. Everyone is different and thats just fine. I was pretty sore when I got home and the worst of it was gas. I know they say walk, but it was so bad I didnt want to...but I forced myself and you burp and fart away, get it out of there. Not gonna lie but day 7 was my best day until then I just felt beat up really. It gets better! Started preop diet on Feb. 3 at 342lbs and am now 319lb as of this morning. Hang in there!!!

I just got home had surgery yesterday morning. I ended up having to stay the night since I was in extreme pain. I was surprised since everyone's always posting how easy and painless it went. Why was I so unfortunate?? I did everything right with my pre op diet :,( and I'm usually pretty pain tolerate. All they gave me was 5 cc of liquid Percocet my surgeon never came and checked on me i was so scared and alone until they finally let my mom in and see me FOUR hours later. The scars don't hurt it's more inside of my stomach that hurts. Im a million times better today thnk god and im relieved this is finally over with. I know everybody's different and I don't mean to scare anyone that hasn't gone in yet, but I suggest arranging plans for Meds incase you stay the night cus since my doctor left they couldn't give me anything that worked. Sorry for the rant but I had to get it out, because today is the first day of my new life and I believe the hardest part is over. Thnx for listening guys xoxo

[Mau134 4]

Tomorrow is the big day. I go in at 8am. I hope it all goes smooth. I can't say I'm not nervous. The hard part is getting through today on only Clear Liquids, then nothing after midnight. I just hope this works. I'm tired of being over weight. I'm ready for the change. Lost about 8lbs on the pre op diet, hope that was enough, it sure did feel good to step on my scale and see some numbers I haven't seen in years. Good luck to everyone! I took all of your advice and stocked up on broth, gas x, Jello, popsicles, Certs, chap stick and some lose, comfortable clothing. Thank you all for sharing your stories. It makes me feel I'm not alone. I do not personally know anyone who has gone thru this before so this has answered many of my questions.