I was banded on March 24th in at the Bajanor Hospital in Tijuana. I am returning to work later today and feel pretty good. I am still on liquids and sometimes feel like I have no energy.

I appreicate this web site and all the post because it helped me in my decision and I am sure will be useful in my recovery.

Thank you!!

JoAnne

Congrats to you. And welcome to bandland.

Welcome to bandland! I truly love my band. Keep up on your protien and that should help with your energy.

costco sells protien powder they come in huge tubs. $20 I just replaced my chocolate one so it's lasted 6 months and I really like the taste.

Congrats JoAnne

I was banded on Feb 8. WOW going back to work only 5 days later WOW.

Glad you doing so wonderfully!!

Hey, the energy thing wil improve. Your body just needs to adjust. I lost 38 pounds my first month. I have now lost 95 pounds and have 37 to goal. I've been banded for 15 months.

You've just started a journey you WONT regret!

Lori

Gresham, OR

300/205 - goal, 169:)

:clap2: Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am also having problems with the lost of energy.Hopefully with the new vitamins I will be okay.So keep your head up .............

well done i am gonna be banded on 26th april i cant wait

tracylou

what did you do to prepare

To those of you at least 2 weeks out from surgery, I have one work for you, CURVES! It's fun, and easy. If your exercising, you WILL have more energy.

Lori

Hi Lori- I have been to Curves before and liked it alot. I am only 10 days post-op and couldn't do Curves if I wanted to. I keep waiting to wake up one day and actually feel normal again.

You will. Although, my sister and I both went back to work 4 days after surgery. You won't start to feel normal until you are able to eat regular food again. You should be able to do curves in a week or so. yOu may feel much better in another week. Just remember how good it's GOING to feel after you loose the weight. Focus on that.

Joanne,

I was banded 0n 3/18/06 and I am just starting to feel better. I also went back to work after 5 days, and I noticed on monday that I am able to lay on the side that my port is on. Please make sure you are getting enough Protein I drink the low carb slim fast. It has 15gms of protein per can. Alos drink your Water and take your Vitamin. Hope this helps! Just give it some time, you will be amazed at the difference a week will make.

Kaffenoire

Speaking of Vitamins, I use "Source of Life" from Wilds Oats. They are a big green chewable whole food Vitamin. I sware by them. Just in case anyone is looking for a good suggestion.

Lori

Lori,

How many do you get , and how much do they cost?

Kaffenoire

Hi JoAnne! Welcome to Bandland!

Be sure to rest all you can. Although its a fairly minimally invasive surgery, it's still surgery and there's quite a bit of healing that needs to be done which will sap your energy. Be sure to get in your 60 grams of Protein and take your Vitamins and drink, rather.. sip, lots of Water.

How long are you suppose to stay off? My doctor did not say one way or the other. My surgery had a delay and I got it around 9:00 PM on Friday. One gentleman that had the surgery done the same time I did was going back to work the day his plane got home. Our doctor was one to say if you feel like it do it if it hurts then don't. Did your doctor give you a time frame?

Lori,

I just prepared myself mentally. The whole thing is a life changing process.

I am cooking dinner for my husband and son already and it does not bother me.

I wish you luck on your surgery and I can tell you that I am glad I got mine.