I am new to the boards and just got my date today - August 17! I am so excited! My surgeon is Dr. Allan Geiss in Syosset, NY. Looking forward to talking to everyone.

I'm nervious, excited, and having just the slightest bit of concern about feeling the port. But overall I can't wait to get healthy!!

If your surgery is in August too, come on in!

:clap2::sun::Banane56::wave:

Awww, Scribby, chin up...I'm sure you'll be feeling better soon.:phanvan

Thanks, pretty miserable right now!!

Hi Scribby,

Hang in there-if you mean nausea when you say sick (in addition to pain) I would call your doc asap so he can get you some anti-nausea meds. It will be a big relief to you. Then maybe you can take some pain meds. It may also be your pain meds that might make you nauseous. I am fine with the percocet but my husband gets sick when he takes them. Please call your doc to ease your suffering a bit.

I def underestimated the pain involved. Everyone is so different. Some bounce back so quick its amazing, others need to go more slowly. You need to baby yourself.

I hope you are feeling a little bit better very very soon.

just got banded.. 8/2.. .one week and two days down... 11 lbs. lost

They gave me two anti nausea actually. One was 423 bucks for 10 pills! I am not nauseas as I was this morning. Now just taking the oxycodone. Everything is much better. They gave me three pain killers, 2 anti nausea, ambien,and a heartburn med. 720 bucks worht of meds! Isnsane!

Hi Everyone! I am joining the August bandsters as I am having my surgery on August 30th. :clap2: Hurray! I can't wait. I absolutely love that everyone is sharing their day to day experiences. It is making me nervous and giving me relief at the same time.

I am so happy that I found this site. I have been reading for a week non-stop. There is just so much information here and I don't want to overlook a single detail. It took me a good 4 hours to read the entire August bandsters thread. LOL.

Clarity and RLittman, I am having my surgery by Dr. Spivak too so it is especially nice to hear that things are going well for you two. :dance:

Those of you that are getting tired of sweets, have you tried chicken broth, beef broth, V-8, or any other liquid Soup blended, egg drop, stuff like that? Are you not allowed to? Or do they just not contain enough nutrients? I don't really like sweet stuff now pre-band, so I am especially curious. I really had no plans to have any sweet liquids except for in the morning and maybe frozen popsicles.

I am so glad to meet all of you! This thread is awesome. ~hugs everyone~ <hugs everyone=""> <hugs everyone=""></hugs></hugs>

wow, well I actually feel worse today then yesterday. I woke up at 4am feeling sick and like there was a bowling ball in my chest. All the pain meds in an empty tummy are not helping. Trying to get down a protien shake but when feeling sick, its difficult. My large insicion is very sore and I need assistance even getting up. I def underestimated the pain I would be feeling for sure.

Awww Scriby I know EXACTLY how you feel, I felt the same way! It does get better. I am now 11 days out and doing much better. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, trust me. I found it. Just be good to yourself and rest!

Hugs

Surgery date of Aug 22nd here!! On the 4th day of full liquid diet pre-op and I'm starving!! :Banane27: But I know it will be worth it in the end.....

Hi August Bandsters!

I was banded August 3rd, about a week ago, and I had a great recovery...everything went very smoothly and I've had minimal pain, just a little soreness, particularly in the port area. I've been feeling a little tired, likely due to the liquid diet Im on, but Im motivated and sticking to it. I'm excited and I hope that I've made a wise investment! My first fill is on Sept. 12, and im looking forward to it because I have zero restriction currently. Good luck to all...:Banane27:

Sandy

187/175/140

Banded Aug. 3

TLBC Toronto

faybie, can't speak for anyone else, but I'm not allowed anything besides my 4 cans of slimfast, Water, and crystal light. That's my doc's pre-band diet. I can have broth on the day before surgery and man am I looking forward to it!

Scribby, that is an insane amount for meds! I hope mine aren't that much. :faint: :Banane27:

Today I awakened with left shoulder pain, which surprized me as I didn't experience it earlier. The incision pain is lessening but still noticeable. I'm starting to taper off the pain meds the doctor gave me when I left the hospital, largely because they make me sleepy. But I'm still tired, so I think maybe I should take 'em and rest. You know, listen to my body...

I attended a meeting for work this afternoon, and did fine, but came home afterward and dropped into bed. I got a co-worker to pick me up, so I don't yet have to drive.

I'm belching a fair amount, but at least I can do that. I'm not yet hungry, though I eat because it's time to eat. Today I had a Protein shake for Breakfast, a small cup of low fat yogurt for lunch and a bowl of egg drop soup for dinner. A can of 5 calorie lemonade for snack. If I can keep this up, I should definitely lose.

I don't mean to be irritatingly cheerful but...

I'm on post-band day 3 and feelin' fine. Yesterday DH and I walked to the mall a few blocks from the Lucerna and shopped for a couple of hours. I did take a bit of liquid tylenol when I got back, but it was just for minor discomfort. Today we just got back from SeaWorld. Did tons of walking, and no tylenol today. Of course I have some soreness in the stomach area, but it's mild and mainly stiffens when I sit too long. As for the migrating gas bubbles, a long soak in a hot tub with a good book seems to help, but doesn't it always?!

Oh, and whoever asked earlier; I was banded by Dr. Ortiz....he's the best!

Sandy,

I Wondered If You Were Having Your Surgery

Sounds Like Everything Went Well For You :Banane27:

Welcome to the new August Bandsters!!! Yay! We're in this together!!!:Banane27:

Scribby, I'm so glad you're feeling better, however the price of those prescriptions would have made me ill!!! Sheesh!!!:faint:

Glad to hear such positive stories here!!!

Well I'm right along with Scribby post op day 3 and pretty sore i only am on hydrocodone and tylenol except the tylenol is too sweet since i'm only drinking water and dilluted apple juice i've been walking as much as possible and can only sleep for about an hour at a time I'm not feeling hungry at all though which is great well good luck to everyone talk again soon