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?

I think that it is normal practice for him from what I heard from my dietician and other that have used him.

Hi All

I logged on and just read the last couple of pages of posts, here's whats going on with me.

today I am one week out!!!!!!!!!! I feel much less hungry than I did the first couple of days. I feel very full after a Protein shake or a big cup of Soup. I have started experimenting with smooth Soups, some are very good. Last night I did tomato soup with some grated mexican cheese (not too much) and it was delicious. Also, the boxed soupls "Select" are great, I tried the creamy butternut squash and loved it, NO LUMPS.

I am feeling very optimistic these last couple of days. I started a thread asking about "normal" diets from our "experienced bandsters". I have to say I started the thread because I was getting nervous that I would never enjoy food again. Anyway, the response was great, people are eating out, eating normal foods, better choices and losing weight, EXACTLY what I want.

God Bless you people who are on the treadmill and walking the neighborhood. My incision sights are sore but I will walk on the treadmill tonight for at least 10 min, its not much but its the promise I will make to myself.

I can't wait to move on to mushie stage. My dr. does two weeks of liquid and I WILL stick to it. This is a lifetime decision and I think the choices I make immediately following surgery will affect how I handle the band in the months/years to come.

Good luck to all Oct Bandsters, let's hang in there together!!!

Moon goddess - I guess I'm feeling a little emotional too;)

I Had My Band Put In On October 5th, When I Went For My Check Up 9 Days Later I Was Down 26lbs.

I Had A Really Hard Time The First Week Out Of Surgery, The Clear liquids Did Not Satisfy Me And I Got Really Depressed, As Soon As I Could Start On Soft Solids I Became A New Person.

Get Through The First Two Weeks And It Gets Alot Easier.

Please If After The Surgery You Need Someone To Talk To About How You Are Feeling Send Me A Thread And Ill Be There.

Good Luck To All Of You On Your New Journey.

I Had My Band Put In On October 5th, When I Went For My Check Up 9 Days Later I Was Down 26lbs.

I Had A Really Hard Time The First Week Out Of Surgery, The Clear Liquids Did Not Satisfy Me And I Got Really Depressed, As Soon As I Could Start On Soft Solids I Became A New Person.

Get Through The First Two Weeks And It Gets Alot Easier.

Please If After The Surgery You Need Someone To Talk To About How You Are Feeling Send Me A Thread And Ill Be There.

Good Luck To All Of You On Your New Journey.

my insicions are getting itchy!!! ARGH! 10 days out and healing nicely what are you guys putting on yours if anything to relieve the dryness and itchiness?

I have used a little neosporin, just a little to grease it up. It got cold and dry here so i am drya dn itchy. Two days of this REALLY helped the problem.

Speaking of itchy incisions, how long did your SteriStrips take to fall off? Today is Day 4 for me and they're still on but itchy as all hell!

Also, my port incision has lots of bruising around it. Is/was anyone in the same boat? Thanks!

I was banded 10/24. Up and walking as soon as I was awake. Came home yesterday, 10/25, and even went to work today, only the port area is a bit sore. I am envious of all of you who say you are not hungry. I feel like I'm starving and it is an effort not to eat. I was a bit depressed about how hungry I am until I received a message from a woman who said he depression will go away once I can stat on some soups. Well, still hungry, but not giving up - no not giving up after 2 days.

Ms883

Had to lose 17lbs pre op - so it feels like the "good old days" when I was always on a diet. :-(

My glue started pulling and stretching after the first week. I shower everyday. During the second week i slowly cut them back as they peeled up. Eventually they came all off. That was by my 2wk office visit. They look GREAT> I still have a HUGE bruise now not at the port site but the one right in front It is barely green around the edges yet. But the glue coming off helped with the itching too.

Good luck

Hello. I was banded on October 11th. Everything has gone well for me. I will get my first fill at 6 weeks post op. My concern is that I see that a lot of people lose 20 plus pounds while they are still on their liquid diet. I have only lost 10 pounds in 2 weeks. I am not sure if I am doing something wrong. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

I only lost 6 lbs the first month I was banded. I truly think your body loses at a certain rate...which is different for everyone! I am an October bandster, only I am celebrating one year tomorrow!!!! It has gone fairly slow for me, but trust me when I say it the best decision I ever made. I can go into any store and buy the cute clothes, and the smaller sizes FIT! The difference in my energy and confidence is amazing. It has been a slow steady journey for me, I hung steady losing 1-2 lbs a week for the first 9-10 months...and since I got under 180 I have really slowed down. I go for a fill Saturday, so hopefully I will be very close to goal by the New Year! Happy October banding October band babies!!!

my final steri strip just came off a couple of days ago. i was afraid to peel them off b/c i didnt want the scab coming w/ them. i was banded 10/9

losing jusme

MS883 - when are you hungry? i found that i was really hungry in the middle of the night. i would wake up almost every hour because i was so hungry. my 2nd night home i made some jello and put it in 1/2 cup containers, brought it to bed w/ me and i found 1 - 2 (baby sized_ spoonfuls helped SO much.

good luck, you can do this!

losing jusme

Dani - bruising around the port site is fairly common so i'm told. I had some as well. I would keep the steri strips on as long as possible. The skin around my port incision is all irritated from the steri strips and bandages so I know what you mean.

My doctor does not do the first fill for 8 weeks.

Just a few more days in October for our bansters. Good luck to those who will be banded soon!! There are almost 100 of us being banded this month!

my insicions are getting itchy!!! ARGH! 10 days out and healing nicely what are you guys putting on yours if anything to relieve the dryness and itchiness?

Hey Cootie how's everything? I use body oil when I'm done with my shower then dry off and no itch! Also, a moisturizing body wash helps a bunch.

Hope this helps bring the sexy back!