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

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

glad you're feeling alittle better! Hang in there. I go for surgery aug 28th!! Start pre-op diet the 25th...

Hi Everyone! I am officially 7 days post op now (Banded on the 16th) and I must say that I feel about 90% back! It is a good feeling too! A few days ago I was teary because I just couldn't pick up my 17month old daughter who was crying for me, but I wiped the tears, listened to my husband tell me that she will never remember that moment and got back focused! Last night I slept on my side with a pillow in front of my belly giving it a little support and I slept like a rock!

For those of you only a few days out it does get better quickly! I had a hernia repair too so I feel your pain! I do have a growling belly alot, but I just keep drinking my Water and having a half of a cup of Soup periodically helps ease that up. I know at times I am hungry but not interested or craving anything. I mean don't get me wrong, things look good but I have been too sore and through too much to even be tempted! I honestly hope I remember the pain and discomfort for the rest of my life when I have days when I want to stray from my plan!

Good luck everyone, we all are just starting a journey this month and it is going to be one heck of a ride!!

Boy, am I glad to hear it THe more I move around the better I feel, but I'm still only like 25% of what I'm usually able to be - I have to admit that's frustrating because I am so used to being the one in charge, lol. My husband is keeping the house clean for me, so that's pretty awesome

How was your 3rd day out? I hear that's the worst?

I would say day1 I was like this isn't bad( I was still at the hospital) and then the morhpine wore off DY2-3..I was like you have to be kidding me and I'm suppose to walk and drink it was the worse I was so swollen internally from the pocedure and externally from the gas and fluids. DY4 I was like Ok I just might make it and everyday has been better today I actually noticed the birds chirping and the sun shining(DY8) so I am wishing and praying you through to DY5(better safe than sorry..HAHA) just so you know I am so proud of you I know there are people that want to be right were we are but haven't gotten the nerve up to do this be WE DID IT our future is so bright I have to put on shades(so I'm a corny sap when I'm happy...

There are 6 August bandsters going in for surgery today. Remember we have a August 2012 Bandsters group you can join to keep up with everyone I guess all the Surgerons calenders are full no one new to list... Good luck everyone

16AUG-Mysticoutback, chunkydunkin', FernandinaGin, Edan :DCongrats

17AUG-indigochild76, ajbo33, Domika03, Chandra12 Congrats

18AUG-Ashley

20AUG-Gigi_Girl, Jlpick30, Pinkskyy84, Bust, sxyunique, kpizzle,dimplef4, G Maximus, gettingmyskinnyon@42 Congrats

21AUG-cassiem93, pjsurratt, duckydoom, noragreen Congrats

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

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

24AUG-Michele1975, EverythingToGain, LiveStrong41, krazykristy1998, yeya, Khpiglet, andrealeigh2116, tiny62

27AUG-binab, mrslogan0612, BeeBlueheron, dwilliams, Kdubb

28AUG-slojo67, 67jax, pjenkins1970, wheldonmommy

29AUG- joann852, MusicTeacher, angelle

30AUG-yourshoesareuntied, trishkaczsassycass830, harleymelm, choosesuccess, whitedobe

31AUG-MissE44, Nanu, dean7115, kimmers2012, Livestrong41

Congrats to everyone

I felt a little better this morning. I ended up sleeping in a rocking chair last night and that helped. Having a hard time using the bathroom. I feel if I could just go I would be 100 xs better. Just taking my meds and relaxing as well as getting up and walking as much as I can. My husband is worried though because i'm sleeping alot and not hungry.

I basically slept the first 2 days. I would fall asleep talking, the hunger will come trust me, drink your fluids they are way important I did not drink enough and it caused me severe constipation, if they did not give you some liquid Colace see if you can get some but still push your fluids.

Mine is tomorrow!!! August 24th!!!

Mine is tomorrow!!! August 24th!!!

Good luck x

I am 2 weeks post op today and have lost 17 lbs since surgery and 33 total since starting the pre-op liquid diet. Good luck to everyone having surgery this month!! Keep your chin up it is worth it in the long run!!

My surgery is tomorrow morning. Today was to SLOWEST day ever! Now just have to get through tonight. I am feeling so many emotions - excitement, nervousness, hope. I know that I'm making the best decision for myself and just need to get tomorrow over with. This group has helped alot. Hearing everyone else's fears, successes, suggestions, and encouragment has really made me feel like I'm not in this alone.

Just banded gang. All went great!!! In hospiral overnight and only have some discomfort from gas. Just walked a bit and felt good. No pain meds. Feeling good!!! Congratulations to my 8/23 band buddies and all the August bandsters!!!

Just banded gang. All went great!!! In hospiral overnight and only have some discomfort from gas. Just walked a bit and felt good. No pain meds. Feeling good!!! Congratulations to my 8/23 band buddies and all the August bandsters!!!

I hope I have no gas pain I'm so worried about that. Congrats!!!!

Dont forget me! I was august 18th!!!

Michele1975, EverythingToGain, LiveStrong41, krazykristy1998, yeya, Khpiglet, andrealeigh2116, & tiny62: good luck tomorrow with your surgeries!!!

I'm having surgery in the morning..... Can't sleep.

everything togain, and spark: Neither one of you can sleep can you? I'd be the same way. My surgery is aug 28th (tuesday) I'll be the same way i know... You'll be alright...