I am new to this site need some buddies to go through this with ! Surgery set for may 2nd anyone else scheduled in may???

I think I know who you are talking about ( Shirley ?) If its her she had a lot of other complications also. Could have been a few things but no one really knows. Stay positive and focus on what's best for you!

Thanks Shy

Thanks Shy

You are welcome! We are all here to help each other be successful!

There are always exceptions to the rule. I know quite a few people who were banded and have been successful..Sounds like she might have had other things to contend with that went wrong. Keep positive..good things are just waiting to happen..I think if you ask your Dr they will tell you that slippage is not common and the first 6 weeks you need to be careful as those are the crucial weeks so everything heals and settles down ...good thoughts...

How are all of the newly banded peeps doin??

I'm still tender but my biggest problem is the heart burn. I had terrible problems with heart burn before so It's nothing really new just been giving me heck when I take my meds. So in the morning I'm calling the doctor to see if I should crunch my med or what.

Hi everyone.

Doing well. I was banded on the 2nd and have lost 9 lbs so far.

I am on a clear liquids (water, ice, tea, sf ice pops) only diet until tomorrow in which I can than add protein drinks. I'm on protein drinks for 2 weeks and then mushies for 4 weeks.

My biggest complaint is indigestion. I have a 10 cc band with 7 ccs put in at surgery time.

The gas in my shoulder has gone away due to me moving and walking.

Glad you are feeling good Jennifer. 9lbs is amazing!

I'm confused... I thought they left the band unfilled when they first put it in? I am going to have to clarify that with my surgeon on surgery day.

Normally they don't fill them. My doc says he has done so many surgeries that he can gauge where a person can start at. His feelings are that his patients shouldn't be hungry when the swelling goes down.

Normally they don't fill them. My Doc says he has done so many surgeries they he can gauge where a person should be. His thoughts are that he doesn't want his patients to be hungry when the swelling goes down.

I am getting banded tomorrow at 530 am. I am so nervous. You would never think this day would finally come! I will keep u all updated.

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I am getting banded tomorrow at 530 am. I am so nervous. You would never think this day would finally come! I will keep u all updated.

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Best Wishes...I'm right behind you on Tuesday. Let us know how you're doing.

@Jennifer LaRusso - Ah, I see. It sounds like your surgeon is very good. You are fortunate to get a jump on some of that "bandster hell" people talk about. If the hunger i have ahead of me is anything like the liquid diet, I may lose my mind. lol.

@tanieya I am sending lots of positive vibes your way. I'm sure you will do great. Please update us!

@Divine_swoman We are banding day twins. Can't believe it's only a day away now. Scary.

Anyone ever heard of this? Lapband procedures are usually done as a same day surgery. But my insurance wants me to stay overnight.

How are all of the newly banded peeps doin??

I am having a very difficult time with the 2 week protein thing. I am losin a little weight, but the taste of the items I have to put in my mouth.....yuk! I have been sticking with it for my health!

Am I the only one having trouble with this liquid diet?

Anyone ever heard of this? Lapband procedures are usually done as a same day surgery. But my insurance wants me to stay overnight.

I'm staying overnight too. I'm not sure if it was my insurance, or just his personal preference, but that's what my surgeon decided. I'm actually kind of glad because they can keep my pain under control (I have a low pain tolerance). ha

And yes, I haven't gotten to the pureed foods yet but the protein shakes literally make me gag. they're disgusting.

I was struggling with the shakes too. This morning I added pumpkin pie spice to one. It was actually good! Try experimenting with your shakes a little to make them more tolerable.

Good luck!