I know there's a special section for this, but it doesn't seem to be too popular so I'll give it a whirl here..

Anyone here to be banded in February besides me?

My surgery date is February 15th.

Feel free to add me on Facebook for support, etc. =]

http://www.facebook.com/DakotaRaeBanded2012

Surgery tues and I am so excited. Hearing everyone's successes has been very inspiring.

Surgery tues and I am so excited. Hearing everyone's successes has been very inspiring.

Good luck with your surgery- Wish you a speedy recovery

I was banded on the 15th and am feeling way better already.

Hello Everyone! I was banded on the 14th, still kinda sore around the larger incision. I've been doing the clear liquids and protein shakes. Yesterday, I tried some blended potato soup (2oz) and did fine with it. I'm just curious if anyone is having problems with getting in all their protein? I do get full much faster. I've had some indigestion, but not much. So far, the worst part is having to sleep on my back. I can't wait for my stomach to heal enough that I can sleep on my stomach! Also, what kind of vitamins are you taking?

I dont start eating "mushies" till wednesday (surgery was on the 15th) but I can agree with you that getting all my protein in is a challenge. I dont have an apetite at ALL. I'm taking a gummy vitamin as the chewable was giving me a gag reflex and really didnt feel like vomiting at this stage, or ever. Worst part the first two days was gas, now its like you with the sleeping. I can never get comfortable. I feel like a pressure on my chest or maybe the band pressing inside, idk, but i hope that goes away and soon.

Good luck!

Hi fellow Feb. banders! Just got my surgery on the Friday the 17th....I am still sore but making progress! I am finding this clear liquid diet very hard, but Tuesday I will be able to add some protein shakes....never thought I would look forward to them this much! I feel like I have lost my best friend....food

To Mrs. Curtis, thanks so much. I am not nervous at all and in past situations have had a very high tolerance for pain so I hope that holds true this time also.

To Rnb24, grieve like you should. For many of us food has been our "friend" until we got to a point that it wasn't anymore (overweight). I know I will feel the same way---sad and angry probably but it will all be worth it soon.

Hi fellow Feb. banders! Just got my surgery on the Friday the 17th....I am still sore but making progress! I am finding this clear liquid diet very hard, but Tuesday I will be able to add some protein shakes....never thought I would look forward to them this much! I feel like I have lost my best friend....food

I know how you feel. I have a big family and so much of what we do involves food. If I feed you, i love you. That sort of thing. But I have learned that I can still cook for them and also to make it more healthy. It is going to be a long road but we choose this road for a better us. Hang in there!

First post since surgery on Thursday...no lie its been adjustment. Which is weird considering all the blog reading and research I did. I was not aware I would feel as much restriction as I do. I can't finish a protein shake, I really can't finish anything. I am not hungry at all. I still have a lot of gas...feels like a pill stuck in my chest. I did nap today for 3 hours and on my port side. I am sore but recovery there the hardest bit is getting used to drinking and slowing down and making sure I get some nutrients. I have to force myself to drink some broth. I got sick and tried to puke but all that came was burps and lots of them. I wish I could make myself burp but its just not a talent I have. I am taking gas x strips and walking a bit. I got really dizzy and nasauous today..but I think it was because i was dehydrated. I had some broth and a sf popcicle and a sf jello and that seemed to bring me back to reality. So today is not a good day but I am hoping tomorrow is better. I actually had a good day yesterday watched a few movies and seemed to be doing well...not sure why I fell apart today.

Well, I check in tomorrow morning at 5:30 for surgery. I was not required to do a pre-op diet, just clear liquids and the "fun prep" today. I have my broths, SF popsicles and SF jello ready for week one. I don't add protien shakes till week 2. Mixed emotions this evening. I am excited and happy one minute and the next I think what in the world am I doing???? I sure am thankfull that I stumbled upon this site.. everyone has been so helpful and informative. Its scary kinda cuz I have read peoples recovery stories and they range from being up and about, feeling great first day all the way to being dead would be easier! I guess I can just hope for the best! Wishing all the rest of the February group the best and speedy rocoveries to those yet to go! See ya on the other side!

I check in at 730 in the morning for surgery. Preop I am down 13.8 lbs. I'm nervous but excited. By this time tomorrow I'll be strolling the halls of the hospital dragging a pain pump beside me.

Good Luck Kathy and Waterchick!! See you on the banded side and everything will go fine!

Best of Luck to you both! After two days my pain has gotten much better! You will do great!

Hey my Febs!

My surgery is at 9:45am tomorrow and I'm in crisis casual mode. My surgeon is Dr.Elli at Day One clinic in Chicago. I will give you all the dish as soon as I'm good to go. I'm a big lurker but I read everything you say in this group and thank you! You have made such a scary thing much less sweaty/teary. This is a great group of Febs and I'm proud of us all!!

Xoxo

Rebecca

Good luck to all of you going tomorrow. Will be thinking of you! This IS a great group.

Hey my Febs!

My surgery is at 9:45am tomorrow and I'm in crisis casual mode. My surgeon is Dr.Elli at Day One clinic in Chicago. I will give you all the dish as soon as I'm good to go. I'm a big lurker but I read everything you say in this group and thank you! You have made such a scary thing much less sweaty/teary. This is a great group of Febs and I'm proud of us all!!

Xoxo

Rebecca

Best of luck with your surgery, everything will be fine. I was banded on the 15th of february and everyday it gets better.

Here's wishing good luck and speedy recoveries to anyone scheduled for surgery this week!

How is everyone doing who went in last week?