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

I am scheduled for 8:30 tomorrow. Nervous' date=' scared, and excited. Happy New Me... uh, I mean Year![/quote']

Congrats & today is a great start for the new you to start.

ItS my Birthday today 12/31/12. I will celebrate for your new beginning as well.

#Banded12/22/10. Lost 100lbs

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' date=' healthier, more prosperous 2013! Have a great day everyone. It's the last one of 2012 so make it count.[/quote']

Well Put!!! Happy New Year's and a Healthier Life 2 U and ALL 2012 BANDSTERS.........

Congrats & today is a great start for the new you to start.

ItS my Birthday today 12/31/12. I will celebrate for your new beginning as well.

#Banded12/22/10. Lost 100lbs

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday successful!

Well I did it. Had my damn place today. Now laying back watching Ryan Seacrest trying to fill d**k Clark shoes. I have some pain at the port site and I've had some nausea. I can't wait for the pain to subside so I can really focus on the next step to change in my life. I did have a coughing fit earlier which was not fun. Good luck to everyone and happy new year to all of us.

Way to hang tough oxy!

Those kids on your knees are going to have a lean mean laughing machine for a Dad!! Happy New You!

Well I did it. Had my damn place today. Now laying back watching Ryan Seacrest trying to fill d**k Clark shoes. I have some pain at the port site and I've had some nausea. I can't wait for the pain to subside so I can really focus on the next step to change in my life. I did have a coughing fit earlier which was not fun. Good luck to everyone and happy new year to all of us.

Have a pillow close for the coughing. I sneezed once unprepared and I wanted to die. I'm more than 10 days out now and no longer scared to sneeze.

Congratulations to us all! I'm so excited for all the new friends I've made over the last month.

Everyone of us has helped or touched a fellow bandster in someway and that is what this forum is about.

Thank you all for replying to my first post I made many months ago. Good luck and let's continue this journey together.

I've created a social group called 2012 December bandwagon supporters so we can continue to keep in touch.

Cya there

Where do I find the social groups and how do I join?

Good Point.. LMAO

It is under the Community tab, select social groups, then search for us.

I'm not sure you can do it from the app on your phone. You may have to go to the site on your phone or use your computer.

NiKki

Hello I was banded 12/20. Port incision still sore at times. I can finally sleep on my side a lil too. During the day I wear my abdominal binder & that helps a lot with movement & making me feel secure. I start my mushy phase Friday, can't wait for a lil mashed potatoes.

Oxy...the coughing fit is good bc you are getting all that gunk out!!! (even thought it hurt at the time and pp are right pillows pressed against the belly really help). I had a huge coughing fit on day 3 and (TMI) blood and a lot thick mucus came out. I was scared to see the blood. The dr. said was it bright red or dark red. Mine was dark red and that was fine because it was old and just making its way out. After that, I felt so much better in my chest and didn't need to use the blowing machine. Plus I was content to know I wouldn't get pneumonia. I felt so good. So keep coughing it up, with a pillow on your belly!!!!

Checking in to say first if all "Happy New Year" to all my fellow bandsters or future bandsters. I was off work 12/20 for surgery and went back to work 12/31. I hope everyone is doing well. Im progressing well and the weight loss is less than it was previously, but i have been remaining steadfast and diligent with trying to eat 3 times a day and eating 1/2 to 1 cup of food. Im proud because i have no fluid in my band and its sheer will power now, something I thought was lost.

I hope everyone is doing well and staying positive that we can do this and be successful!

Current pre-op wt 344 down 331.6

Does anyone have a hard time "eating" in the am? I have a hard time getting my shakes down. From nausea to pain' date=' it seems like it's better to wait a couple hours.[/quote']

My band is tighter early in the am. Try having coffee or tea first since warm liquids help and then breakfast!