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?

Hello Goannabanda,

Just wanted to let you know that my surgery date changed to Tuesday, 10/24.

Yipee - Hope every is well! and melting. . .

I had my Lap band surgery on Oct 18, 2006. I`m so sore. Right now when I eat its hard to tell if I feel full or it is just the pain from the surgury. Hope fully in a few days the pain will go. I also find myself a little short of breath when I walk even a very short distance through the house. I hope this is normal.

I had my Lap band surgery on Oct 18, 2006. I`m so sore. Right now when I eat its hard to tell if I feel full or it is just the pain from the surgury. Hope fully in a few days the pain will go. I also find myself a little short of breath when I walk even a very short distance through the house. I hope this is normal.

I had my surgery on the 17th and yes I am still very sore. I was told not to eat for 2 weeks, just my 4 protein drinks a day. I am giving my stomach all the time in the world for it to get better. Still short on breath but sure that is still from the surgery. Although everyone is sick here now, of course, my hubby is going to hospital now for his asmtha. so much for poor me LOL

Hi all....well I got my official approval letter today...kinda weird seeing as though my surgery is Wednesday! Anyway on monday I have my sleep study....oh joy....at least its a queen size bed:-).

I hope all you have a great weekend, for those that had surgery this week...way to go! For those this week good luck...we will soon be losers!

Okay I have had my moment, I have been staring at my pantry and fridge all night thinking about all the yummy things i could eat....urgh. stop the madness!!! Its all head hunger, cause i am still full from the yogurt I ate 4hrs ago.....lol. Food Bad, Food Not My Friend.....

Hi,

I too am a new October bander. My surgery was 10/06/06. I'm glad to see that there are many more of us out there. My surgery went well and I am now looking forward to having my first band fill. Probably not for another few weeks. Like the rest of you, I also ate alot of the foods that I knew were not recommended so that I would not feel cheated later. At this time I do not miss them.

I want to say congratulations to all of you for taking that step. I'm sure that you will not be disappointed. I know that I am thrilled.

Mountaindont & Joy Joy I know how you feel. I alo have the exact same feelings. I was wondering just what you said Mountaindont..that's funny i thought it was just me. Anyway, yeah I hope this passes...lol

Hello October Bandsters! I had my surgery on October 19th at 11:00am. I came home from the hospital yesterday (overnight stay). The only spot I feel discomfort is at the port sight. I feel real full. I think it must be gas. I can sip a little juice and thats it. Yesterday I was on clear liquids and I have no desire to have anything more than that today. Is that normal? I do get to shower today, Yipee! I haven't weighed myself yet to see how much I lost between the pre-op diet and now. Good luck to all the next bandsters.

Hi guys,

I just came back from doing my final preps before my big day on Monday... waxing, manicure, pedicure, drug store, etc. I've been hearing wonderful things about the Aloe Vera juice on the board. Have any of the October bandsters had it yet? I'm debating whether or not to make a quick run to see if I can find it!

On another note, my heating pad *still* hasn't arrived

I am banded. All went well - however I am more sore than I expected. The folks on the lap band infomercial that say they went to work the next day are liars! My port incision and the other one on the far left are quite sore. The others are pretty much fine. The not being able to turn over to sleep is annoying. I hate sleeping on my back. Now I feel all stiff.

I am able to stand up straight today, though. I had to stay in the hospital an hour or two longer than expected, too, as I didn't "tinkle" quickly enough.

I am gurgling like crazy! Full of beef broth and gatorade. When did you guys start to feel "normal" again? The doctor wants me to walk, but I don't even want to get dressed. Maybe I'll just get on the treadmill. I walked around in the backyard this morning, but the doc says that doesn't count - he wants a walk around the block. Maybe tomorrow...

Congratulations to all newly banded and good luck to those being banded in a few days.

Denise2: I had absolutely NO appetite the first week I was banded. 1/4 cup of Jello kept me full for hours. It was great. My appetite came back in the 2nd week and that's when I started paying attention to what I was eating. I wish my appetite hadn't come back so soon. But I feel great and was able to go back to work after the first week, so that's a plus.

Momotrips I completely agree that the surgery was worse than I thought it was. It took me a full week to feel better. I was still sore the second week, but felt much better. That first week I never walked farther than to the bathroom. lol. Just focus on getting some rest and you'll get there. I"m three weeks out and have felt 100% for quite a while.

I am in Oct. also I will be banded on the 23

two days to go

MOmotrips-

I too thought i would be carrying on after a day or two. No way! I was miserable for a week. Not in agony after the first three days but still very sore, hungry, confused, not wanting to leave bed where i could lay down. Sitting felt too weird. But I am at day 9. I am on my mushies (lucky me) but i am doing much better. Still get little attacks when i first stand or roll over too quick but it passes. Everyone heals differently and i guess my body is being difficult. I is MUCH better then a few days ago (which seems like ages)

Stay calm, get rest, moving around the house is STILL MOVING.... and i promise it does help.

I found that even though I hated walking, it actually helped heal me quicker. I went for a walk one day and was experiencing pain in my port area and thought to turn around, but I decided to continue and by the time I got back to the office, the pain was gone. I noticed that each day I walked even just a 1/10th of a mile, the pain became less and less. I am now nearly 3 weeks out and feel absolutely no pain and I know it is in part to my walking. Good luck to all new bandsters and to those who are having their banding done this next week.