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

Okay - I report for duty tomorrow at 6:30 am! Got all of my supplies ready (almost).

You will do just fine! Best of Luck and we'll see you on the other side

Keep us updated

I am scheduled for 8:30 tomorrow. Nervous, scared, and excited. Happy New Me... uh, I mean Year!

Best of luck to you Oxycomic! I see we have almost the same birthday too (I'm July 24 and you're July 25)! Let us hear from you after surgery!

I am scheduled for 8:30 tomorrow. Nervous, scared, and excited. Happy New Me... uh, I mean Year!

All those feelings are normal! You'll come out of it like a Champ! Best of Luck! Keep us posted

Best of luck and good wishes to those who are being banded in the morning. Remember walking really does help, even when you don't think you're up to it. You'll wake up and be banded!! That's an awesome feeling

I've been banded for 17 days now' date=' and I still feel a bit of soreness around my big incision, which is where the port is located. Remember, that's where the doctor did most of the work, is through that incision, so it would be normal that it would be sore the most around that area. It does get better with time! I'm 20 lbs down, so it's all worth it.

Hang in there!

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This is true for me too! It's about 4 inches below my right breast. I'm 9 days post op and still tender.

I've been banded for 17 days now' date=' and I still feel a bit of soreness around my big incision, which is where the port is located. Remember, that's where the doctor did most of the work, is through that incision, so it would be normal that it would be sore the most around that area. It does get better with time! I'm 20 lbs down, so it's all worth it.

Hang in there!

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I can't believe it's already been 17 days... Still tender at the port incision but feeling great... 25lbs down and am so glad I did this!!!

Well, my week is over and its back to work tomorrow. I feel so stressed and annoyed. (I have the most annoying supervisor) I am glad I have to work one day and off the next day.

Well, my week is over and its back to work tomorrow. I feel so stressed and annoyed. (I have the most annoying supervisor) I am glad I have to work one day and off the next day.

Have a good return to work! You will do great! I'm sorry to hear you have an annoying supervisor....that's stinks for sure. Just focus on letting your inner light shine bright

Have a good return to work! You will do great! I'm sorry to hear you have an annoying supervisor....that's stinks for sure. Just focus on letting your inner light shine bright

Thank you Windfury, I really appreciate your comment!

Current pre-op wt 344 down 331.6

U will be fine just dont be a meanie tmrw even thou ur the best sup take ur time sip walk breathe

IM MY OWN MOTIVATION

U will be fine just dont be a meanie tmrw even thou ur the best sup take ur time sip walk breathe

IM MY OWN MOTIVATION

Thanks MsRhonda. I will try no to. I think I will walk a lot tomorrow just to get through the day!!

Current pre-op wt 344 down 331.6

On my way to check in...Wow. It reminds me of a quote: Alas, I always knew one day I would walk this road, but yesterday I did not know it would be today. I have been struggling with obesity all my life and contemplating the band for ten years. Today is the first day of the rest of my life. And by the way, I expect it to be a much longer life for all of us now that we have taken control!

On my way to check in...Wow. It reminds me of a quote: Alas' date=' I always knew one day I would walk this road, but yesterday I did not know it would be today. I have been struggling with obesity all my life and contemplating the band for ten years. Today is the first day of the rest of my life. And by the way, I expect it to be a much longer life for all of us now that we have taken control![/quote']

Well put. You will be fine. Keep us posted on your progress.

Happy New Years Eve!!!! We did it December Bandsters! We have taken that first step toward healthier living. I am glad we all have each other in the 'post-operation' thread - it's kinda like moving your tassel to the opposite side at graduation. I am happy to have people who understand at my fingertips. I know I am not alone in this fight. Here's to a happier, healthier, more prosperous 2013! Have a great day everyone. It's the last one of 2012 so make it count.