Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Anyone Getting Banded In July?



Recommended Posts

Also getting my band on the 23rf.. Five more days to go!!! Excited !!!

Only 4 more days of liquids' I actually think I'm gonna make it!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

First day back to work exhausted ready for bed. But i can't gotta feed to kids and hubby then time for bed. Down 12 lbs in 8 days so excited. I hope i keep up this rate lol.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Went to the doctor today and staples were removed and I can move on to mushies!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

First day back to work exhausted ready for bed. But i can't gotta feed to kids and hubby then time for bed. Down 12 lbs in 8 days so excited. I hope i keep up this rate lol.

Deana when did you have surgery? And how long we're you off work? I am scheduled for July 20!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm getting banded July 23 rd ! Getting really nervous and I gotta admit a little bit of cold feet! Yikes...

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congratulations you'll do great. will talk to you when you're on the other side it's not as bad as some of things you read on here it was actually quite easy remember your gas x strips their life savers lots of walking in remember just sip your Water do not goulp

Why only sips?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Why only sips?

Chances are you will swallow more air there for your more gassy

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Deana when did you have surgery? And how long we're you off work? I am scheduled for July 20!!

7 days after staples were removed they released me

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

7 days after staples were removed they released me

July 10th was my surgery good luck on yours tomorrow. It will go great remember gas x strips they helped with the pressure and walk walk walk Water water water

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Just home, sore & tired but that's about it..feel much better then when I first woke up! No gas pains so far, thankfully but I'm prepared if it starts. Can't get enough water/ice chips, mouth so dry & scratchy from tube. Going to take nap, thanks for all the well wishes! And to my buddies, YAY we did it!! It only gets better from here... :D

Hi ya Buddy. Congratulations. I got home yesterday had to spend the night, surgery went well but they got back logged and I could not get my upper GI until yesterday and my prostate had a reaction to the anesthesia and swelled cutting off urine flow - I love my catheter.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I can't believe I get banded tomorrow! I have to call the hospital sometime after 2 to get the time for in the morning. Everyone I told about my decision up until Monday supported me. I told my pastor about my plans and he's 100% + against me doing it, although he did say he would support me regardless of what I choose. I emailed him yesterday and told him I would go through with it but he didn't reply and when I seen him yesterday he said nothing about it ( not sure if he checked it or not) and I've been having these really strange dreams. I need some encouragement on a serious note.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Motivated, its normal to have these feeling and even strange dreams. Remember why you are doing this. I think what happens is that people around us are afraid of changes. Once they see how happy and healthy you've become they will start to come around and be more supportive.

Sending good vibes and prayers your way for your surgery tomorrow. Keep us posted on your progress, you have lots of support here (((hugs)))

-Patty

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Good luck everybody I finish my last exam 18Jul I was too scared of disappointment to hope for a July surgery date I dont think my insurance will respond that fast so I think I will be a Aug bandster

Me too I'm aug. 16th

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Four hours to lift off. Can't wait. Just want some Water. Nothing after midnight and surgery isn't till 1:30. I had bad low blood sugar reactions on no sugar liquid 3 day diet. Tell your Dr. if you are hypoglycemic. Had to load up on Snapple. Lost 10lbs though in 3 days. That's a big motivation.

Will let you know how it goes.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi ya Buddy. Congratulations. I got home yesterday had to spend the night, surgery went well but they got back logged and I could not get my upper GI until yesterday and my prostate had a reaction to the anesthesia and swelled cutting off urine flow - I love my catheter.

Hey buddy! Congrats to you as well!! Sorry you had to spend the night, hope things got better after all at, let me know how you're doing! I'm doing well, was very happy to take a shower today & take off the bandaids but to actually see the incisions, wow! Also was very happy to have full liquids! lol Keep me updated!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • vsg.with.sharon

      Hey everyone!
      I’m new here! Looking for some friends! 🥰
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • LeighaTR

      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      2 days until I fly out to San Diego to have my Bypass Surg. in Tiajuana Mexico. Not gonna lie, the nerves are starting to surface. I don't fear the surgery itself, or the fact that I'm traveling alone, but its the aftermath that I'm stressing about the most, after this 8 week wait. I'm excited to finally be here, but I am really dreading the post surgical chapter. I know its going to be tough, real tough and I think I'm just in my head to much now that the day i here. Wish me luck, Hopefully I'm one of the lucky ones, and everything goes smoothly. Cant wait to give an exciting update,. If there is anyone else have a June bypass or even a recent one, Id love to have someone to compare war stories with. Also, anyone near San Antonio Tx? See ya soon with the future me. 💜
      · 3 replies
      1. Phil Penn

        Good Luck this procedure is well worth it I am down to 249.6 lb please continue with the process..

      2. Selina333

        I'm in Houston so kind of near you and had the sleeve in Dec. Down 61 lbs. Feeling better. Was definitely worth it. I hope the everything is going well for you. Update us when you can!

      3. Doughgurl

        I am back home after my bypass surgery in Tiajuana. I'm post op day 4. Everything went great! I guess I'm one of the lucky ones who have not encountered much pain at all, no nausea thus far and I'm having no problem keeping down broths and water. Thank you for your well wishes. I cant wait to keep up this journey and have a chance at better health and simply better quality of life. I know there will be bumps in the road ahead, and everything won't be peaches and cream, but at least I have a great start so far. 😍

    • LeighaTR

      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
      · 2 replies
      1. Selina333

        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×