April Bandsters!

[Doweegirl 11]

This is what I have in my journal from my doctor:

Stage 1 Starts after surgery with IV fluids continuing... this lasts 1 day or less.

Stage 2 Completed in hospital. low sugar Decaf non carbonated Clear Liquids (2oz-4oz per hour) this lasts one day or less

Stage 3 Getting ready for discharge you will be introduced to Stage 3 and evaluated for tolerance. low sugar high Protein modified full liquids. (4oz-8oz per hour) this last two to three weeks.

Stage 4 Home-follow up in clinic (approx 2 weeks after surgery) lean/soft ground foods. this lasts 4 to 5 weeks.

Stage 5. Home follow up in clinic (approx 6-8 weeks) lean meat, fish, poultry, Protein Bars, fresh fruit and veggies, whole grains, legumes, healthy fat and low fat dairy. LIFETIME.

hope this helps

[Passionatehrt 15]

Well...Im banded. Feeling pretty uncomfortable...feels like how I imagine a heart attack feels. I guess that is the gas pain stuck in my chest. That pain is so uncomfortable I have no idea if my incision areas hurt. I plan to start walking tomorrow to help with that. Glad it's over and excited for this new chapter to start. Im 4'11" and a 1/2 and weigh 217. Started preop 234. Hoping that in no time Ill be in Onederland. I was 201 in 2010 for five seconds but I remember feeling better at that weight. Havent been below 200 in 8 years. ~ Nichole

[c945105 12]

Well...Im banded. Feeling pretty uncomfortable...feels like how I imagine a heart attack feels. I guess that is the gas pain stuck in my chest. That pain is so uncomfortable I have no idea if my incision areas hurt. I plan to start walking tomorrow to help with that. Glad it's over and excited for this new chapter to start. Im 4'11" and a 1/2 and weigh 217. Started preop 234. Hoping that in no time Ill be in Onederland. I was 201 in 2010 for five seconds but I remember feeling better at that weight. Havent been below 200 in 8 years. ~ Nichole

Glad all done and hope gets better soon. Keep posting please. I'm close to you at 5'0" (was closer to 5'1" but not measuring me there anymore!). I was at 219 and think will go in at 210 tomorrow. Those were highs for me as I've hovered in the 190's for 8 years after kids.. Ready to get it going too:)

[scorpiomommy77 2]

I'm April 24th! Super excited and scared at the same time. How is everyone doing that's already had the band?

mom of 3

[Buffalogyrl 17]

Chaos! Just rescheduled my surgery from May 23rd to May 9 because I have a mandatory conference in Florida the week of the 23rd. So I feel a bit rushed but I don't think I have the mental strength to wait til June. I'm only taking 3 days off from work because it's the busiest time of year at work and need to be there. Fortunately I work with Drs and nurses so if I fall over from pain or exhaustion I'm in a good place. Dr. Said its ok to fly 10 days post op. just worried about how do I travel that soon and stay on a liquid diet I can't travel with my vita mix help me! I'm feeling very overwhelmed!

[Sandrie 23]

Chaos! Just rescheduled my surgery from May 23rd to May 9 because I have a mandatory conference in Florida the week of the 23rd. So I feel a bit rushed but I don't think I have the mental strength to wait til June. I'm only taking 3 days off from work because it's the busiest time of year at work and need to be there. Fortunately I work with Drs and nurses so if I fall over from pain or exhaustion I'm in a good place. Dr. Said its ok to fly 10 days post op. just worried about how do I travel that soon and stay on a liquid diet I can't travel with my vita mix help me! I'm feeling very overwhelmed!

Hi buffalogyrl,

I have the same surgery date as you. Sounds like u have a lot on your plate. I have been thinking about the surgery last couple months and I still don't feel ready so I think we will never be ready till we are there. Good luck on your we should be friends since we will have the same date of surgery will like to know how u feel afterwards.

[Sandrie 23]

I'm April 24th! Super excited and scared at the same time. How is everyone doing that's already had the band?

mom of 3

I'm so happy for you. Wish you so much luck keep us posted how u feel.

[Danya.aaa 0]

Just joined, i'm April 24th! my new birthday!! haha, 5 days to go!

[scorpiomommy77 2]

Mom of 3 here as well. I was banded a week ago today and so far so good. Down almost 14 lbs' date=' most of the pain is gone and looking forward to a new start. Good luck with yours =)[/quote']

That is awesome..keep up the good work

mom of 3

[scorpiomommy77 2]

I'm so happy for you. Wish you so much luck keep us posted how u feel.

Will do and thank you

mom of 3

[scorpiomommy77 2]

I'm so happy for you. Wish you so much luck keep us posted how u feel.

Will do and thank you

mom of 3

[dadam03 2]

I was banded April 4th. Including preop weightloss down from 264lbs to 237. But I have been getting progressively hungrier each day and have been stuck at 237 now for 4 days, even with a 90 minute bike ride yesterday. My first fill is in two weeks on May 4th. Can't wait to feel satiety again as the first 12 days post surgery were great.

[running_scared 125]

So I go in in about 5 hours. I'm a little nervous, but mostly just want to get it over with, and healed as fast as possible. We are going to Hawaii for 10 days, 2.5 weeks from now, and I want to be well enough to shop and swim.

[running_scared 125]

My info says 3 weeks post op, but I've been told that as long as I am healed well, I can swim.

[Passionatehrt 15]

My info says 3 weeks post op' date=' but I've been told that as long as I am healed well, I can swim.[/quote']

Yah! I live in Arizona...we bought passes to Wet and Wild...want to start going soon...it is supposed to 100 tomorrow.