I did it! Surgery went great no complications and feel good! Woo Hoo I did it!

Welcome to "Bandland!"

Take it one day at a time... ask lots of questions.

Did you take a before picture and your measurements?

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

Welcome to "Bandland!"

Take it one day at a time... ask lots of questions.

Did you take a before picture and your measurements?

Tom' date=' Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs[/quote']

I did the day before pre op and the the day before surgery, going to try every 2 weeks. As of Monday I was down 17lbs and 16 inches.

I feel really good, I just get tires easy. Have stayed in the recliner since being home and was able to shower last night.

getting my band on 4-1-13, can you tell me if it was painful, some say it is and others say no....please be honest, i am a big girl (literally) and i can take it! Thanks!

I can honesty say the only pain I had was in my left shoulder... from the gas they use... it lasted for 3 days.

No other pain at all.

I used "Magic Bags" you put in the microwave... or you can use a heating pad. They REALLY helped along with walking.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

getting my band on 4-1-13' date=' can you tell me if it was painful, some say it is and others say no....please be honest, i am a big girl (literally) and i can take it! Thanks![/quote']

For me.. The grogginess from anesthetic was the worst, I have not had any pain. Getting in and out the recliner has been the only discomfort. And sometimes my incision aches from being stretched.

getting my band on 4-1-13, can you tell me if it was painful, some say it is and others say no....please be honest, i am a big girl (literally) and i can take it! Thanks!

I was surprised by the pain in the incision area, notably where the port is located. I didn't anticipate that. Stay ahead of it with whatever pain medicine they recommend. They gave me demerol in the hospital, I'm using regular liquid Tylenol at home. Really helps. And rest, walk, rest, walk, rest, walk. Really helps. Good luck!

I did it! Surgery went great no complications and feel good! Woo Hoo I did it!

So happy for you - and us - and all of us! I'm glad this part is over - the anticipation and wondering. Now on to the rest of our lives. We're gonna make it after all - Mary Tyler Moore!

So happy for you - and us - and all of us! I'm glad this part is over - the anticipation and wondering. Now on to the rest of our lives. We're gonna make it after all - Mary Tyler Moore!

i love your ticker, how do i get one

As I recall, from your profile page you have an option to place a ticker. There are many to choose from. You can get to your profile by clicking on your user name upper right corner.

I am trying to figure this out.. I was just banded Tuesday, but I am not getting much down. I feel tight in my stomach and have only had 1 protein shake and some water.. My tummy grumbles like its hungry but I am almost convinced its the gas dispersing. Does this sound normal?

Congrats, I was banded Monday, haven't been hungry I just feel constipated.....

Other than that I'm fine taking it one day at a time... ???Š

I am trying to figure this out.. I was just banded Tuesday, but I am not getting much down. I feel tight in my stomach and have only had 1 Protein shake and some Water.. My tummy grumbles like its hungry but I am almost convinced its the gas dispersing. Does this sound normal?

I'm getting my liquids in but that's all I'm allowed to have anyway. 2 weeks of clear liquid. I think the swelling from the surgery makes it a little difficult right now. Yes, my tummy grumbles too. Definitely not hungry! Gas bouncing around trying to find an outlet. Have you tried Gas-X strips? I think it helps a little.