Anyone else getting banded in December? If so lets keep in touch until our day.

Good luck tomorrow Marybell!

Hello all

I was banded on 12/4. Dr. Stitched my esophagus because he said it was too wide and hence why I had reflux. Dr. Also filled band 5cc. Has anyone else been filled at time of surgery?

Haven't heard of that.But congrats on your 12/4 band day. How is it going?

Today is day two. No problems so far, moderate pain. Clear liquid diet until next Thursdays. Lost 6 lbs so far,no preop diet until 48 hrs prior,

Congrats Ruqui! I think you're the first one I've seen that got a fill on the day of surgery, but I'm sure it's been done before.

I used my Syntrax Cappuccino for the first time today (with almond milk). It was SOOOOO good! I let my 15 yr old son taste it because I wanted to make sure it really was as good as I thought & I wasn't just comparing it to the Fuzzy Navel, lol. He said he thought it tasted like a real cappuccino. I'm not even a coffee drinker, but I really like the mocha flavor of this! If you are a coffee drinker, I can see people LOVING this flavor. Mixed well, but I always mix it, then let it sit in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before I drink it. There was absolutely no powder taste nor was there any bad aftertaste.

I am happy I am on liquids now, trying to learn what to eat when I can start. A little nervous but ready to be thin and have and run with my 4 year old son.

Good luck tomorrow Marybell!

Yes! Good luck Marybell! Also, good luck to Trikki, Kat & gsw! Try to get some sleep tonight!

I'm banded I went in this morning my surgery was at 10 am. I had some nausea issues so I had to stay a littler longer than planned. I never puked but thought I was going to a few times. I ended up leaving the hospital at 4 pm. It's been easy so far I have no pain my doctor doesn't give pain meds so if I start to hurt will take children's Motrin. I have some gas pain between my shoulders but if I walk it goes away.

I DID IT!!!!! Got banded today!!! I feel great! It was a piece of cake! Lol!!!

I DID IT!!!!! Got banded today!!! I feel great! It was a piece of cake! Lol!!!

Pieces of cake got me into this mess. LOL.

Best wishes. Glad you are doing well.

Banded this morning at 7:30, about 12 hours ago now. Feeling pretty good but may be because of pain meds DURING surgery. No shoulder pain at all but I've been walking LOTS. Throat is sore and I've found that a SF throat lozenge helps. Belly and back are sore, like I've had a good workout and have been doing sit ups, so nothing unbearable. I have felt hungry for real food since 7 hours after surgery. Drank about 1 cup chicken broth 10 hours post surgery and did it over the course of an hour. I have been VERY groggy and sleepy all day. Wasnt fully awake and coherent until 10 hours post. My funny of the day: when my recovery nurse woke me up telling me to take a deep breath, I opened my eyes and said, "Am I skinny yet?" I was prescribed pain and anti-nausea meds and haven't needed either. SO happy I'm banded!

I have not felt hunger since surgery. Guess I am lucky so far.

December 31 is my big day. Seems like I am outnumbered by ladies, but I am so thankful to have this group. I wish you all Luck and may you feel as beautiful on the inside as you look on the outside.

Pieces of cake got me into this mess. LOL.

Best wishes. Glad you are doing well.

Good one Mike!!

December 31 is my big day. Seems like I am outnumbered by ladies, but I am so thankful to have this group. I wish you all Luck and may you feel as beautiful on the inside as you look on the outside.

Happy New Year to You!!!

You'll be a new man giving that midnight kiss.