Are there any others set to get banded in February? My doctor's office called to tell me my insurance approved me & set my surgery date for the first! After going back & forth for a couple years & now just completing the 6 months (well technically 7 months) weight loss consultations, it's going to happen. I'm not so sure how to feel about it. Nervous? Excited? Worried? Happy? I thought I'd see if anyone else is getting ready for it all, & see how they're dealing with it. Input from veteran bandsters would be great too! Tips on what to expect, need, & advice would be greatly appreciated.

In regards to taking something for comfort I would suggest a pillow for the ride home. Holding it helped ease the discomfort for any bumps that were hit.

I'll be thinking about you 4thefuture, congrats & best wishes.

im feb 15.... feeling nervious and excited!,

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I am scheduled on 2/27... New to the forum, not sure if I'm doing this right

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Thanks!!! I'm ready to do this!!!

I was banded on the 7th as well. Im in the hospital now with lots of gas pain that I can't pass. I could bearly move well and can't wipe my private well cause you have to bend. Supposely the will give me luquids today and see if i can hold them down. If so I go home but I think I will struggle more at home. Especially with my two daughters 2 & 8. hubby is home now taking care of them.

Hi everyone!! I am scheduled for Monday' date=' 2/11. Any suggestions on what I should take to the surgery center other than comfy clothes? What brought you comfort?[/quote']

Extra panties cause the ones they give you are small.

Ok, had my band done yesterday and thought I was doing pretty well till I tried going to bed... any suggestions on how to sleep in bed? I had to sleep on the couch because I couldn't lay flat or on my side in be. And I feel like I might have pulled something trying to get out of bed... :-(

Hi everyone!! I am scheduled for Monday, 2/11. Any suggestions on what I should take to the surgery center other than comfy clothes? What brought you comfort?

Jill, bring stretchy clothes a size too big, an easy pullover T shirt or a zip up/button front. The key here is comfort - you will be very bloated with air. I bought a thin cotton stretchy bra too. Because of where the incisions are, sometimes bras irritate them.

I also brought slippers. THere was no way in heck I was leaning over to tie on sneakers

thats great congrats! maybe we can help each other

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I am scheduled for the 15th as well. The liquid diet has gone from misery to now I have trouble even finishing 2. I am anxious to just begin the next phase.

Ok' date=' had my band done yesterday and thought I was doing pretty well till I tried going to bed... any suggestions on how to sleep in bed? I had to sleep on the couch because I couldn't lay flat or on my side in be. And I feel like I might have pulled something trying to get out of bed... :-([/quote']

Many "just banded" say they had to sleep in a recliner or elevated.

Many "just banded" say they had to sleep in a recliner or elevated.

Yes - I would suggest a recliner or elevated. I was banded Wednesday and have slept in the recliner every night since I've been home. It requires less stomach muscles to get up from a recliner or being elevated. Plus I think it's easier to sleep on you back that way. I am a side & stomach sleeper all the way so this has helped my remain on my back

I am gettimg banded 2/12 - so will be going through this at the same time, Lets keep in touch.

I am scheduled this day as well, God be with us on 2-12-13, please keep in touch with me also

Yes - I would suggest a recliner or elevated. I was banded Wednesday and have slept in the recliner every night since I've been home. It requires less stomach muscles to get up from a recliner or being elevated. Plus I think it's easier to sleep on you back that way. I am a side & stomach sleeper all the way so this has helped my remain on my back

Yes anyone getting banded will have trouble sleeping. I got banded on the 7th. I also suggest recliner and Lots of pillows.