I just wanted to start a March group. My surgery date is March 2nd.

When they write off the excess they can claim that as a loss to the IRS

I am March 28th, can't wait!!

First day back at work! It actually was easier because it kept my mind off of food. Only eating clear fluids didn't seem so annoying. And my students were so sweet to me. They missed me even though they had the "HOT" substitute for four days. LOL. I am exhausted though.

glad to hear that you are back at work and doing well. so the students had a ''hot ''replacement ?? lol... tell them to give you a couple of months... way to go.

You too Judy! We can do this:)

amen we can. there are times when i feel so excited in my gut. lol.. ive lost 12 lbs all up in five days. most of it fluid. my feet are back to what they were years ago.. .already. Not the swollen stumps that ive been walking on. Plus, no foot pain... Yipppeeeee...!!!

You too Judy! We can do this:)

we certainly can. what a pity we cant all meet up a couple of years from now .... what a wonderful time that would be.

Hey everyone! I was banded on March 5, 2012 and still have some left shoulder pain. It comes on mostly at night and then dissipates during the day. My biggest side effect would have to be my rolling noisy stomach! I don't know if it is from the gas or what but my stomach makes the craziest noises. Sometimes it feels like my insides are bubbling. Anyone else have this?

Hey Alerker!

I have the same pain. i asked my doctor about it today and he says it's sensitivity from the port. Also says it will go away as the swelling goes down. Hope that helps!

Niki, yes that is helpful thank you

I get banded Thursday morning so excited.. I really need this more than anything. Hope I do well.(Great)

I get banded Thursday morning so excited.. I really need this more than anything. Hope I do well.(Great)

Congrats! Take a deep breath and know that you are on an exciting journey! I'm exactly one week ahead of you. Everything will be fine...just follow your doctors orders. Good luck to you on your journey, I'll be thinking of you! Keep us posted! Deb

Getting banded tomorrow morning, day before my b-day. I know everything will be ok, or at least I keep telling myself that. I found a great amount of info on this forum and all stocked up and ready with gas-x, peppermint tea, liquid tylenol(cvs brand), acid reflux capsules, enough protein to last me about a month and whatever else I can't even think of. I guess you can see I'm a little nervous, but I know it will all be fine.

Cheering for u.

I get banded Thursday morning so excited.. I really need this more than anything. Hope I do well.(Great)

you will. our best wishes are behind you all the way.

Getting banded tomorrow morning, day before my b-day. I know everything will be ok, or at least I keep telling myself that. I found a great amount of info on this forum and all stocked up and ready with gas-x, peppermint tea, liquid tylenol(cvs brand), acid reflux capsules, enough protein to last me about a month and whatever else I can't even think of. I guess you can see I'm a little nervous, but I know it will all be fine.

yes, you will. as you know, this road has already been taken by nearly all here in the forum, and just recently. im sure that all the shared experiences and dos and donts have helped you so much. Going into surgery ill informed isnt nice, but you have the thoughts of everyone with you as you go . You will do really well.

Getting banded tomorrow morning, day before my b-day. I know everything will be ok, or at least I keep telling myself that. I found a great amount of info on this forum and all stocked up and ready with gas-x, peppermint tea, liquid tylenol(cvs brand), acid reflux capsules, enough protein to last me about a month and whatever else I can't even think of. I guess you can see I'm a little nervous, but I know it will all be fine.

I recommend bringing a small pillow with you to hold against your tummy when getting up or sitting down. It was a lifesaver for me.

Hey everyone! I was banded on March 5' date=' 2012 and still have some left shoulder pain. It comes on mostly at night and then dissipates during the day. My biggest side effect would have to be my rolling noisy stomach! I don't know if it is from the gas or what but my stomach makes the craziest noises. Sometimes it feels like my insides are bubbling. Anyone else have this?[/quote']

I had that same noise I thought I was crazy but my doc said it was my organs waking up from the gas so I guess it's normal