Super excited!! April couldn't get here any faster!!! I'm ready for this change in my life!!

Did you get a fill day of surgery? I forgot to ask my doctor that and I keep thinking about it.. I'm sure I've asked you this but was it with true results? Congratulations!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I didn't know that I did till I was so sick an went I the dr office in the woodlands an I have a 10 cc band an he pulled out 3cc an told my husband an I that he left 2 in there an I had surgery with true results in Houston but the follow up appt was closer for me to drive to the woodlands area

I didn't know that I did till I was so sick an went I the dr office in the woodlands an I have a 10 cc band an he pulled out 3cc an told my husband an I that he left 2 in there an I had surgery with true results in Houston but the follow up appt was closer for me to drive to the woodlands area

Thnx for that info... Yea the doctors office is two hours away from me! Was just curious thnx again ! And congrats!! <3

Thnx for that info... Yea the doctors office is two hours away from me! Was just curious thnx again ! And congrats!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> <3

That is about how far I have to drive I'm from east Texas area an you feel free ask me anything anytime. Good luck in your new journey as well

Love this thread- good to see so much encouragement being passed around. I was banded on April 5 in Houston with true results- Dr Hollis. Great experience overall. With pre-op and time after surgery' date=' total of 3 weeks dieting right I've dropped 30 pounds so far. Can't wait to see my results by end of April. If anyone has any questions about diet, protein powders, etc, just text me @ 281-773-8724 or email me at OakesRealty@yahoo.com. I'm a realtor and manager of a smoothie king so I have extensive knowledge of protein powders and supplements. Good luck to all of you. I know the results will be amazing.[/quote']

I have my banding set with Dr Hollis for Friday at 10:30. Nice to hear from someone who already has experience with him. Glad you were pleased. I'm sure I will be too. Thanks for the encouragement and number in case I need help. Yikes!!!

I was also banded in Houston April 2 an I just wanted to update everyone that I am doing great. I will get a fill in 2 more weeks due to the 3cc he had to take out 3 days after surgery because I was staying so sick. I know that I have lost 20 lbs since march 5 th. I can tell a differance now able to wear large clothes instead if 2x. Thanks everyone for all of your concerns for me may you all be blessed !!

Awesome weight loss. Sorry you were so sick after surgery. Getting around now or still too sore? Curious how long before we can be up and around. I know you had issues but since we've corresponded before just thought I'd try to get some info from you. Lol. I'm scheduled for Friday at 10:30. Yikes!

Surgery day was a breeze! (Aside from a 4hr surgery time delay...but with people on both sides of me having brain surgery today...I was in no position to complain about a little wait!!)

The whole team at NYU was fabulous...even the dressings on my (only 2!!) incisions are shaped like hearts...too cute.

Just sore for now with a little bit of the gas/shoulder pain but I did just hit the liquid lortab so I can get some solid sleep in my own bed. Was lucky and haven't had any nausea since surgery... I'm sure tomorrow will give me a little more pain but I'm just so happy to be on this side of surgery!!

Thanks to everyone who wished me well! And good luck to anyone whose banding is coming up!!

Congrats! I feel you on the delay, mine was supposed to be in at 9:30, didn't get rolling to the or until 3. I can't complain through, the guy before me had all sorts of complications and his lapband surgery ended up taking 5 hours. He was older and apparently had other surgeries and lots of scar tissue. I was in and out in about 45 minutes my husband said. I had the banded gastric plication and a hiatal hernia repair

Today is the day! Only 4 more hours till surgery!

Today is the day! Only 4 more hours till surgery!

I will be right there with ya girl!!!! I wish you all the blessings ever and will say a prayer for you.....let me know how things go. I will be getting my band sometime around noon today. I have to be at the hospital by 10:30. Happy Banding to you my Band Buddy!!!

I will be right there with ya girl!!!! I wish you all the blessings ever and will say a prayer for you.....let me know how things go. I will be getting my band sometime around noon today. I have to be at the hospital by 10:30. Happy Banding to you my Band Buddy!!!

Same to you!! Prayers your way! I will let you know how it goes! I'm at 7 this morning!

Surgeon paid? Check

Medical clearance? Check

Blood test? Check

Liver diet? Check

Waiting for surgery 19th? Priceless.

Congratulations. My banding is tomorrow!!! Can't wait. I've got all my issues checked off too!!! Yay

Banded today!!! Sore but good.

Congrats! You'll get through these next few days of pain with no problems. Just tough it out and follow doctors orders

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I AM OFFICIALLY BANDED!! Sore but knows it will get better! Time for my new journey in life!!