Hi November bandsters!

Let's keep this going to support our efforts though out the wonderful we are soon to begin. Let's start with the date we are being banded and where?

Our weight and goal weight...

My date will be November 7

Dr. Aceves

I weighed myself this morning and I have gained!!! :faint:

Starting weight 225 (highest ever!!! )

Goal 150

10/26 Jdru (Jessica) 215/215/125 Dr. Hansen (Honorary Nov Bandster)

11/1 melany72 Dr. Hargroder

11/2 DeniseC (Denise) 226/219/130 Dr. Carbonell

11/2 prbrooksie 252/252/150 Dr. Malley

11/2 Kym828 (Kim) 278/278/175 Dr. Ortiz

11/2 pebbles4388 249/249/150

11/3 Jess333 (Jessica ("Lil" Red)) Dr. Ortiz

11/7 AngelaT (Angela) 225/225/150 Dr. Aceves

11/7 Jackye 225/225/150-45 Dr. Rumbaut

11/8 L8BloomR (Karen) goal: -105 Dr. Francis

11/8 dpingl goal: -92 Dr. Hoehn

11/8 niecyrenee goal: -232, down 8 Dr. Pitt

11/9 Keekahari (Kee) 280/245/175 Dr. Moazzez

11/10 FullofGRACE Dr. Curry

11/10 alix_1 (Alix) 222/222/140 Dr. Garza

11/13 swilborn (Sherrie) Size 22/???/140 Dr. Rodriquez

11/14 ahaizlip (Amy) goal: -129 Dr. Liu

11/17 Asmallerchick (Kelly) goal: -200 Dr. Aceves

11/20 Diana_G 234/234/145 Dr. Huacuz

11/20 Veggestyle 275/?/150 Dr. M

11/20 Laurba

11/21 Jess02 (Jess) Dr. Rumbaut

11/24 aussie_bandit 153kg/153kg/75kg

11/30 Inner_me (Chris) 350/350/200 Dr. Cahill

I was banded 11/14 and everything went well. The only problems that I am having is terrible gas and absolutely no appetite. In the past 3 days, I have only managed to force down 1/2 cup (total) of sugar-free vanilla pudding. Does anyone know if that is normal or a problem?

Pudding is too thick just out of surgery. You need to DRINK you food. Protein is really important so make smoothies with a good protein powder and make sure you can drink them with a straw. I was banded Nov. 7 and I can now finally get down a moderately thick smoothie/protein drink. Make sure also it has lots of viatmins and minerals. water in between. Good luck! For the gas get chewable GAs X at the drugstore it really helps and also walk. Take care!!!

Have you been able to have a BM? If not, Milk of Magnesia works gently. Also, inflammation from surgery can make you retain fluid...I was slow also... I had to remember this time is for healing and not losing weight.

Yep, BM's are normal. I didn't realize until after I posted that message this morning that the first 6 weeks are for healing and not for losing. My surgeon never mentioned that. I looked all over this morning and found this information. I was very glad to have found this out because I was starting to become depressed because I couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong. :phanvan

Hmmm. My surgeon said I can eat anything mushy...eggs, fish, veges. You name it. Just chew alot and 4-6 oz per meal. Am I going to regret this for some reason? Seems like everything is fine......

Hi everyone,

I was banded on Wed am and am now back at home. I had to go 4 hours away for the surgery, so they made me stay in a hotel for a night before I left town. All is well. went in for surgery at 7:30 am, "came to" at 9:30. Was released form the hospital at 1 ish. Things first day seemded easier, now I am starting to get a little sore and swollen- but nothing toworry about.

My throat hurts, but I think that is from the tube they put in there during surgery. And my shoulders/upper torso is in a little pain, but from the posts i have been reading--I think it may be gas??? Other than that- I feel GREAT!

To everyone who has had it this month,thanks for your support. To those of you getting ready for it, you'll do fine. Stay stong and think positive:p

Cheers,

Jill

Hmmm. My surgeon said I can eat anything mushy...eggs, fish, veges. You name it. Just chew alot and 4-6 oz per meal. Am I going to regret this for some reason? Seems like everything is fine......

Most docs prefer the first two weeks to be liquid so it can heal better and prevent a future slippage of the band. preferably 4, but very soft mushies on 3rd week are OK. Try to make things as mushy as possible for now... Docs are all so diferent!

Yes yeah for me mushies on week 2...

I fell so lucky to have this second chance at "normal weight" Life is good!

Hello Everyone--thank you for your suggestions! I called the surgeon's office and my surgery actually prescribed me an antibiotic, augmentin, he didnt even ask to see me. So I have been taking that and Clartin D-Walgreen's version, and I am feeling a lot better. I still feel the sinus pressure, but not as bad two days ago and nothing has gotten worse so that is great! Thank you Again!

Angela--Why do you think you have been so weak? Not able to get anything down? Something I should prepare myself for as well? I hope that you are getting better! Take care!

Here is a fairly recent picture of myself that was taken around late September! So I guess this could be a good "before" picture. I have taken even more recent pix, that are a whole lot less flattering...I just thought I would share!

My surgery is in 2 days too! I fly out today. Good luck to you and everyone else who is getting banded next week!! :clap2:

Here is a fairly recent picture of myself that was taken around late September! So I guess this could be a good "before" picture. I have taken even more recent pix, that are a whole lot less flattering...I just thought I would share!

You are so beautiful!! It got a bit worst with me...actually I have a what I thought was totally remitted MS which I did on my own using ALL holistic means...well I was a bit nervous about the surgery bringing out symptoms...and it finally did!:faint: Right leg weakness and cramping, inability to move leg well, etc. I panicked!!!! I called my cousin who is an MD he prescribed something to help...I had not taken any pharmaceutical anything in five years!!! Now I just need to get going as soon as possible on my all natural everything again...NO sugar free anything...unless I use a natural sweetner like stevia. I also need to find good qUAlity liquid Vitamins. It shoudkl be better soon!

Good luck Sunsreturn!!! We will be waiting to hear from you on your "return"!!

Angela, how are you feeling now?? I am so sorry we didn't get to meet... but hopefully at the holidays! Please take care and keep us posted on your healing. That "weak" feeling has to feel terrible and I hope it left you for good!! You are terrific and I hope you get stronger soon!

Karen

Good luck Sunsreturn!!! We will be waiting to hear from you on your "return"!!

Angela, how are you feeling now?? I am so sorry we didn't get to meet... but hopefully at the holidays! Please take care and keep us posted on your healing. That "weak" feeling has to feel terrible and I hope it left you for good!! You are terrific and I hope you get stronger soon!

Karen

Thanks Karen! Hope you are feeling well...I wish also we could have met...in December we will! :eek:

Cassandra, you are gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing that beautiful picture. I don't think you need to worry about being too weak after surgery. I think Angela's situation is less common than usual. I would say the biggest thing to do is make sure you have plenty of high-Protein liquids on hand and to remember to have them about every 2-3 hours. Don't wait until you get too hungry! Good luck... I know your journey will begin in a few days. We will be here for you!

Karen