Calling all October bandsters...

I just wanted to start a thread where everyone can post their surgery dates and we can compare notes.

I am scheduled for 10/18. I have ALL my pre-op stuff done as of last week. I start Protein shake diet on 10/4.

How is everyone else doing getting their pre-op stuff scheduled?

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Hi Everyone - I hope all of October Bandster Family is doing well! I received my surgery date - it is Monday, October 23, 2006.

No special diet prior to the procedure, but I've been advised to add the protein supplement immediately. Fast 24 hours prior to procedure and it will be done on an outpatient basis.

Everyone is doing so well!! Can you believe that Oct is half over??

I found out today that I get to take my fancy camera pill on Wednesday!! I had to kind of be a bitch to the nurse because she was trying to schedule me for next week (the week of my surgery), but she fit me in on Wednesday. I think she just wanted to get rid of me. But hopefully, this will find the source of my mystery bleeding and I can still have surgery on Oct 26. I'm counting down!

Good luck Jess! Chug that sucker down! We'll be waiting to see how you get on with the test. Hugs.

Hey everyone, I am home. Surgery went well on Monday thw 16th. I was nervous but do not remember a thing until I woke up in recovery. I was on morphine for pain and my blood pressure dropped to 82/64 overnight. I rested off and on all night and this morning had the xray, then some tea and soup and then came home today. I am not in pain, jut feel sore like I have done a bunch of sit ups. I am on liquids for 2 weeks. Tell me this guys, do the liquids go right through you or are you suposed to feel full after like 1/4 cup of broth etc?

I found that the liquids did make me full, but it took more than 1/4 cup right from the start. Just take it VERY slowly, to give your body time to react. If you rush it, you WILL puke (as I found out in hospital!).

Cootie,

I actually called my doctor today cause everything does go right through me he said it was normal and will get better I am 5 days out. Its so strange how I go from so hungry and eating 1/4 cup of soup and then so full. I am looking forward to adding a few things in another week. Congratulations on your surgery!

Wow! Sounds like everyone is doing well thus far. Congrats to all of you!

I had my pre-op appt today. Everything is a go for Monday! While the Dr. does not require a pre-op diet, I put myself on one. Nothing fancy, just the two Slimfast's a day and a small dinner. It's working though! I've lost 18 pounds so far! Woo Hoo!

I remembered to ask the Dr. for the Rx so I could have it filled and ready when I get home from the hospital. I have liquid Loritab for pain and some little pills for nausea.

As the date gets closer, I am getting more excited and more nervous... Hope to have the same experience as all of you.

I'm so glad that everyone has been sharing their experiences along this journey! It has been a big help in overcoming my nerves!

Our October family is getting VERY big now!!! Welcome to all new members, and good luck to all being banded this week!

Here's our list so far of who is being banded when.

I'll update it as we go. I hope I've got it right, if not, just let me know any changes or additions.

Good luck to all.

OCTOBER

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2. Shellybeans, chrispygal
   
3. Pistol and her FIL, Slocumna, GEORGINAVINCENT, KarenS, Lin
   
4. bigmons23, kayleesmom, Bigboy, dancing
   
5. Goannabanda, Bandacat, Slim190, kimmiechelle
   
6. JWH, lainer, Becka, houstongirl1
   
7. .
   
8. .
   
9. Kilcollins, Ladyred, MarySue33, Lots2Love
   
10. Kellieatkins30, roxy123, derbygirl
    
11. Cowgirl74, bandedmommy, mykidsrock
    
12. Jodi-T and her DH (James), nicknac33, LA chula27, Irish Dancers, Big girl banded, bandedmommy, transpo1, bckeye01
    
13. KStar, PugMaster
    
14. .
    
15. .
    
16. LIHIVE, tiredepot, MsKhris
    
17. purtynailz, s1m1, justpaul1966, cootie
    
18. mzsmartypantz, traceylb36, JulieSlu, oldspark, TXSunflower, katylady
    
19. macdeb59, moon goddess, three beauties, Denise2, kennedy
    
20. mdk63, Ward1990, Momotrips
    
21. .
    
22. .
    
23. Dani-X, Laurenm13, Auntie Aud, Sharlee, pumpkin5
    
24. NINNYED, libertysuzanne, ms883
    
25. Joy Joy
    
26. soniacan, raynie, JDru, juliestwu, GetnHealthy
    
27. renata, winga222
    
28. .
    
29. .
    
30. fullon1au
    
31. kimberly150

NOVEMBER

1. AZA

NO DATE YET:

JILLMC

helensmith

Hello all, just wanted to check in with everyone! the surguery went well, i just got home after my overnight stay in the hosptal, the staff was GREAT and i just wanted to be home in my own bed as i am now. My scars look REALLY good and you can hardly notice. One thing is that the port is swollen and I'm a little tender in thse areas. I'll check again on tomorrow I'm going to sleep from the liquid tyelnol now. Hope all is well for everyone else.

P.S. I lost anhter 6 pounds..

Congratulations Ms Khris! Great to hear that your op went well. Enjoy your sleep!

OMG, I almost forgot! TxSunflower, good luck tomorrow and I hope it goes smoothly. Keep us updated.

I'm Friday and I'm nervous! Still frenzy cleaning and can't sleep because I'm excited.

We've got such a large group here! Yay us!

Good Luck to everyone today!!!

OMG, I almost forgot! TxSunflower, good luck tomorrow and I hope it goes smoothly. Keep us updated.

I'm Friday and I'm nervous! Still frenzy cleaning and can't sleep because I'm excited.

We've got such a large group here! Yay us!

OMG Mel!!!

I can't believe your date is coming so soon! I will be away on Friday, so send you some big hugs now for your surgery. See you here or at b2g when you're recovering, and I'm back in town.

BTW - sounds like you're nesting - well, I suppose in a way, you are about to become (rather than have) a bandbaby!!! hehehe!

Hello October Bandees!

I have a question for the early bandees, does anyone who was banded at the beginning of the month still have pain? I do. I am assuming this is normal.

I discovered if I use the Better than Boullion chicken and a spoonful of organic babyfood mixed vegetables it makes a yummy soup for the early liquid days. I also discovered Unsweetened Chocolate Almond milk. This stuff is great! A little sweetner and it's 45 calories for a nice treat. Protein can be added to make a protein shake as well.

I get mushy food at the end of this week! Yea!

Good luck to all our upcoming bandees and congrats to the ones who have made it through.

Jess

I'm on Post Op Day 13. Which for me means full liquids until Friday. I've been pushing the envelope a bit. I can have thinned out mashed potatoes and such. But I haven't always been thinning them to liquid. I find that if I don't thin them enough I get definite warning signs that I need to thin them out more.

The only pain I still get I think is from the internal stitches. If I bend or twist the wrong way. Pain in my chest if I eat too fast. Pain in my shoulder has gotten better, but it's still there. I can't wait for that to go away.

My friend had her surgery 2 weeks before me and she still has some port area pain. But I don't have any.