I know it's early, but wondering if there's any one else getting ready to get banded in September? I have one more Ins required weigh in Aug 19 then my paperwork gets submitted for approval!

I was already told I'm on the schedule for September 27! Fingers crossed!

Out and up in my hospital room. Not much pain, only when getting in and out of bed, but I know I am on pain killers, so who knows how it will be later. Port, at belly button, hurts bad when moving to get up. I'm so glad it's done and soon my daughter and husband will be at my side. Surgery was at 2pm, and I've slept quote a bit. Good. Gotta go, ice chips await!

Glad you are doing well Pura. I am so glad you didn't have to wait any longer for your surgery. I went back for prep at 6:40 this morning and then I was put under a few minutes to 8. All my incisions are on the upper part of my tummy which is nice for wearing more clothes, but no bra for a while lol.

I was just banded this morning!!

Congrats to you Oprah Lynn. How are you feeling? Did you stay over night or get to go home?

I was able to come home after the procedure. I feel some discomfort. I fell asleep and my 40lb dog jumped on me and the pain feels almost unbearable at this time.

Congratulations to all the September 2013 bandsters!! After today there will be no more

Went to work again today - maxi dress and overthrow this time. no more bra and pants...they hit 2 of my incisions. They really hurt about 2 hours before I got off work yesterday. Going to be smarter today. I am off Friday, so I just have to get thru today, tomorrow and Thursday. I think I can do it

Got banded September 25th, 7 days today. Some days are good some are challenging but i remain positive. Thank you for all the post that had help me on the most challenging days. I am already walking 20 min a day and doing so arms excersice routines.

Went to work again today - maxi dress and overthrow this time. no more bra and pants...they hit 2 of my incisions. They really hurt about 2 hours before I got off work yesterday. Going to be smarter today. I am off Friday' date=' so I just have to get thru today, tomorrow and Thursday. I think I can do it [/quote']

You can do it Debbie. My incisions are on my upper stomach so no bra for me either. Just take it as easy as you can and you will make it through the rest of the week.

thank you Amy!

Just got home. My belly hurts--that's where all my incisions are. Feels like I've been stabbed, which I guess is true in a way. I have some gas pain in my shoulders, but it's not completely horrible. But yes, it does hurt.

I am supposed to sip a 2 protein shakes by the end of today. OMG it tastes sooooo good after all the bad stuff I had to drink at the hospital.

Hope everyone is doing well. I'm gonna go lie down and watch Netflix now to recoup.

Just got home. My belly hurts--that's where all my incisions are. Feels like I've been stabbed' date=' which I guess is true in a way. I have some gas pain in my shoulders, but it's not completely horrible. But yes, it does hurt. I am supposed to sip a 2 protein shakes by the end of today. OMG it tastes sooooo good after all the bad stuff I had to drink at the hospital. Hope everyone is doing well. I'm gonna go lie down and watch Netflix now to recoup.[/quote']

Congratulations. Glad everything is going well.

Just got home. My belly hurts--that's where all my incisions are. Feels like I've been stabbed' date=' which I guess is true in a way. I have some gas pain in my shoulders, but it's not completely horrible. But yes, it does hurt.

I am supposed to sip a 2 protein shakes by the end of today. OMG it tastes sooooo good after all the bad stuff I had to drink at the hospital.

Hope everyone is doing well. I'm gonna go lie down and watch Netflix now to recoup.[/quote']

Gas x and heating pad for the gas. I also have been sipping warm broth or hot tea. The heat really helps. Glad you are home and doing well.

Hope everyone is doing well and tomorrow brings an even better day. I never had to use a heating pad but warm broth sure did help.

I'm five days out and haven't had really any pain today except for my bruising around my port. I had to go up and down several stairs and it messed with me some. I screwed up today though. Worked all day and went from 1 to 5:30 with nothing to drink or eat. Spent the day in the heat and have never had it effect me as much as it did today. Could tell my blood sugar got low and lost energy fast. Learned a valuable lesson. Definitely need to stay hydrated and nourished. Got home and got some juice and could almost feel the rejuvenation with every sip.

Kinda hard to sip once a min for ten, the wait 10 min. I feel like I want it all or nothing. Sipping on clears and protein drink til Tuesday.

You can do it. You have made it this far nothing can stop you now.

What is the secret for getting out of bed? Ouchie ouchie! I used a pillow, but wowsers, such pain! Other than that, I'm all good right now. I did weigh myself out of curiosity, I gained 6 lbs in a day! What?!? Tell me again why that happens?