August is upon let's hear from everyone getting banded August

ROLL CALL...15AUG who else is out there?

Was banded today (out patient) and not much discomfort. Left shoulder ache using heating pad helps 100%. A hiatal hernia was aslo fixed and more discomfort in the area. Taking liquid pain meds for hernia. Prior to hospital release I walked many minutes with a nurse.

My doctor didnt want me to use ice chnips for 24 hours. I see him on followup in 2 weeks.

Be positive and your day will be here soon.

glad that you are doing well get some rest and let your body heal so happy to hear from you

WOW....SEVEN names to add today there is 3 August bandsters going in for surgery today. Please join the August 2012 Bandster group. CALLING ALL Surgery veterans post any suggestions for surgery in the August bandster Group Forum we would love to hear your suggestions to prepare for surgery(and after care)...Good Luck to everyone

02AUG-Megan25, Jellyfish, jschulgs congrats

03AUG-MikeB, Kiatierose, dianalyn, SibleyNP Congrats

06AUG-cmk9, Rojasonoli, Rachel1978, cshoe12164 Congrats

07AUG-ready4awesome, Caseyp, kwarnke, tiffahny, sadiebrown Congrats

08AUG-Fat_Librarian, Westie love, CB2

09AUG-Stokesmommy, jellybean_2124

10AUG-MsGirl1271, Pheath, tomosia

11AUG-naomi82

12AUG-Sarahemma94

13AUG-Irhodes46, Mom2 4kidos, MszShaye, farmgirl04, ErinO'Donnell

14AUG-abrinson889

15AUG-DeAna N, clarks4Willie, Beautiful-B, sews4fun, Roxygirl

16AUG-Mysticoutback, chunkydunkin', FernandinaGin,

17AUG-indigochild76

20AUG-Gigi_Girl, Jlpick30, Pinkskyy84, Bust, sxyunique

21AUG-cassiem93, pjsurratt, duckydoom

22AUG-ladygardner, pjenkinson1970, prettysmart1913, Kirsten 46038, 2bhotagain

23AUG-Missymobaby, tflemon67, LissaH, lisastill, JasonCanDoit!

24AUG-Michele1975, EverythingToGain, LiveStrong41

27AUG-binab, mrslogan0612, BeeBlueheron

28AUG-slojo67, 67jax, pjenkins1970

29AUG- joann852

30AUG-yourshoesareuntied, trishkaczsassycass830, harleymelm

31AUG-MissE44, Nanu, dean7115

Congrats to everyone

ready4awesome, Caseyp, kwarnke, tiffahny, sadiebrown Congrats to you all

Fat_Librarian, Westie love, CB2 good luck tomorrow I am praying for you a quick and easy surgery and pain free recovery.

Fat_Librarian, Westie love, CB2, Good Luck tomorrow!!!

Mine is Aug 14th! Much luck and God Bless to everyone!

Dean7115, I am getting my second band on August 20. (Mine won't hold fluid anymore. Hopefully, we'll find out why when they remove it.) I got my first band on December 15, 2008. What's your story?

Awww. Thanks! I'm freaking out on the inside for sure. I hope they give me meds to calm down when I get there at 5:30 AM. Surgery is at 7am. I can't believe I'm doing this. I'm starting to smile a little to think that this is a new beginning to who I really want to be! I pray I can do it!

August 28th....3 weeks today, I'm getting there, wishing my days away and keeping as busy as possible. My Lapband book arrived today so gonna have a good read up on what to expect, mind you I think I learn everything I need to know on here. Keep posting guys it's such good info. Jacqui x

I'm actually 8/9, but thanks for the well-wishes, I will keep them for Thursday! Can't wait to get off the pre-op diet and hopefully be full more often then not. I'm starting to have food-related dreams where I'm FORCED to eat greasy, unhealthy food! :-p

Good luck to everyone!!

I was banded Thursday, August 2, 2012 and not until 5pm at night. It was a long dry day and after surgery I wondered what I did to myself. But now 5 days later and am feeling really great. My new sense of fullness is In the left shoulder at this point. I wake with left shoulder pain too. Hopefully in time it will subside. Just get through the first few days and you will see the light. I have no real hunger pangs and am following doctors orders to get in 60-80 grams of protein plus at least 64 ounces of water each day. Not always easy but for health purposes you need to do it. Stay with the clear liquids and protein shakes, you don't want to screw it up. We have all came a long way to this decision and should really make the necessary changes. I am afraid to stretch my band by misbehaving. And in my opinion I have not had any cravings or desires for my old choices. Good luck on your journey. Since my pre-op diet which started July 22, 2012 to today August 7, 2012 I have dropped 18.4 pounds. So this is very encouraging. Best of luck to all.

I was banded Thursday, August 2, 2012 and not until 5pm at night. It was a long dry day and after surgery I wondered what I did to myself. But now 5 days later and am feeling really great. My new sense of fullness is In the left shoulder at this point. I wake with left shoulder pain too. Hopefully in time it will subside. Just get through the first few days and you will see the light. I have no real hunger pangs and am following doctors orders to get in 60-80 grams of protein plus at least 64 ounces of water each day. Not always easy but for health purposes you need to do it. Stay with the clear liquids and protein shakes, you don't want to screw it up. We have all came a long way to this decision and should really make the necessary changes. I am afraid to stretch my band by misbehaving. And in my opinion I have not had any cravings or desires for my old choices. Good luck on your journey. Since my pre-op diet which started July 22, 2012 to today August 7, 2012 I have dropped 18.4 pounds. So this is very encouraging. Best of luck to all.

Awww. Thanks! I'm freaking out on the inside for sure. I hope they give me meds to calm down when I get there at 5:30 AM. Surgery is at 7am. I can't believe I'm doing this. I'm starting to smile a little to think that this is a new beginning to who I really want to be! I pray I can do it!

Good luck CB2! We'll all be thinking about you tomorrow. You can do it!!

I saw my dietician and weight loss center nurse today. One week until surgery and I'm starting to get nervous. I'm super excited though. I've lost 30 pounds since May and can't wait to lose more!!!! Good luck August Bander's!!

Aug 13<<<6 days 2 go!!!!