Just looking for someone for support who might have got banded around the same time as me. I am doing well so far. No nausea or vomiting. My weight when I started the 2 week pre-surgery diet was 206. I am now 188 so I didn't think 18 pounds down was bad at all. I am very nervous about the slimming I have read about. I do still have bad left shoulder pain on occasion. Any ideas or thoughts appreciated.

I was banded on August 19th...I know that's a little while before u but I can b here for u if u need some support

Hi I was banded on Aug 28th. I'm doing ok. I am still doing liquids n the last weight I was 13 pounds down. I don't see or feel a difference. I'm not able to get 1000 cals in but I do have my protein shakes n water in. I eat a lot of ss Popsicles. I have about 2 cups of soup a day n some yogurt. I walk about 30 minutes a day. I was hoping for better results but it is what it is right now. I plan to increase my walking this week. My first fill is scheduled for Oct 14th n I am a little nervous about that. I hope we can b band buddys. I'm from Washington DC. Where do u live?

That would be great! I live in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Just looking for someone for support who might have got banded around the same time as me. I am doing well so far. No nausea or vomiting. My weight when I started the 2 week pre-surgery diet was 206. I am now 188 so I didn't think 18 pounds down was bad at all. I am very nervous about the slimming I have read about. I do still have bad left shoulder pain on occasion. Any ideas or thoughts appreciated.

I am in scottsbluff ne. I was banded Aug 6th. One of my best friends is an nurse practitioner in brand island. I would be glad to be buddies.

Did Dr. Holloway do your band? I am from Morrill originally and am driving from gillette, WY to be banded by dr holloway on September 27th.

Did Dr. Holloway do your band? I am from Morrill originally and am driving from gillette' date=' WY to be banded by dr holloway on September 27th.[/quote']

Dr. Stade his partner did mine. They are both awesome. I chose her because she did one on one sessions versus the group plus she watches people every 2-4 weeks for the first year. She told me it was a team effort between her and I to get me healthy. He is awesome too.

Well congrats! I am so ready to have my surgery. I was surprised by him not wanting me on a preop diet other then liquids 48 hours before surgery. But I am not gonna complain!

Well congrats! I am so ready to have my surgery. I was surprised by him not wanting me on a preop diet other then liquids 48 hours before surgery. But I am not gonna complain!

I did liquids 24 hours before surgery and had to do a bowel prep. I was glad that the preop diet was short. I was clear liquid out 48 hours after surgery. I was never so glad to eat cream of wheat! Let me know if you have any other questions or want to be band buddies.

I did liquids 24 hours before surgery and had to do a bowel prep. I was glad that the preop diet was short. I was clear liquid out 48 hours after surgery. I was never so glad to eat cream of wheat! Let me know if you have any other questions or want to be band buddies.

I would LOVE to be band buddies since you're from my hometown! :-) I so need accountability partners in all this.

I was also banded on the 30th!!... Feeling pretty good!! Just having trouble sleeping on the right side!!

Just looking for someone for support who might have got banded around the same time as me. I am doing well so far. No nausea or vomiting. My weight when I started the 2 week pre-surgery diet was 206. I am now 188 so I didn't think 18 pounds down was bad at all. I am very nervous about the slimming I have read about. I do still have bad left shoulder pain on occasion. Any ideas or thoughts appreciated.

I had my band placed on 8/26 and still adjusting, so far so good for me. Today is the first day where I'm actually starting to feel more like myself. I still have a little difficulty sleeping on my left side I purchased a body pillow that seems to help a little.

No nausea or vomiting for me either. I've lost about 15 pounds since surgery.

Hang in there, I'm told and experiencing that it gets better each day.

Good luck!

Ingrid~

I am feeling better and better each day. Last night was the first night I really did not have any left shoulder pain, thank goodness! I will be glad when I can try mushies this weekend!

Just looking for someone for support who might have got banded around the same time as me. I am doing well so far. No nausea or vomiting. My weight when I started the 2 week pre-surgery diet was 206. I am now 188 so I didn't think 18 pounds down was bad at all. I am very nervous about the slimming I have read about. I do still have bad left shoulder pain on occasion. Any ideas or thoughts appreciated.

Hi! I'm in the UK. Banded on 4th September 2013. My start weight was the same as yours. I have done 12 days on fluids and today I have had mushy macaroni cheese. My stomach doesn't feel happy about it so back to fluids until the weekend. I would love to have some Bandster contacts to compare notes with. I chose a very experienced surgeon at a personal cost of £5000 (about $8000) no insurance or NHS Doctor would cover me with a BMI of 34.

It's got to work.......I'd love to share experiences.