January Bandsters???

[imsusie0929 0]

Hi Reesh,

Welcome, it's a real good forum with both veterans and newbies. My surgery is scheduled for Jan. 18th in Michigan. So, we will be going through this journey together..

[BabyGotBack 0]

Hi everybody! I'm having my operation on Friday and can't wait. I did just have a bit of a downer conversation with my bff who told me that somebody she knows got banded in either August or october and hasn't lost a single pound. Up until now it hasn't occurred to me that this could actually fail. I'm going to chock it up to one of those stupid things people say when they don't know better.

Glad to join the jan bandwagon!

Carole

If you listen to your doctors guidelines, there is no way you can't lose!!! My doctor told me I can lose 28-58 pounds in six months just depending on if I listen to the guidelines and eat good quality foods. He has banded over 4,000 patients. There is a way to eat "around" the band. High calorie liquids, Soups, shakes, Cookies, chocolates, chips. These things go easily through the band.

I am going to definitely stay away from those things and find healthy substitutes.

Just follow banster rules and you will do great!Audree

[ladyleo868 0]

If you listen to your doctors guidelines, there is no way you can't lose!!! My doctor told me I can lose 28-58 pounds in six months just depending on if I listen to the guidelines and eat good quality foods. He has banded over 4,000 patients. There is a way to eat "around" the band. High calorie liquids, Soups, shakes, Cookies, chocolates, chips. These things go easily through the band.

I am going to definitely stay away from those things and find healthy substitutes.

Just follow banster rules and you will do great!Audree

I can tell that we are quite similar. We both have done plenty of research on here and could not wait to get banded. I will know when this Friday. From what I have been reading, you were banded just recently?? How do you feel?

[Fiyagirl 0]

I was banded on 1/5/2007 by Dr. Spivak in Houston Texas. My surgery went well. I can't wait to start losing!

[irishamerican 0]

Hi,

Well, my surgery was this last tuesday. I have been doing fine. I am bruised and sore today from one of the sites more than the others. I did experience port pain. It was a sheering, hot pain that lasted about 15 seconds until I could relax my abdominal muscles. This has happened everyday and it took awhile to figure out where the pain was coming from. I talked with my MD today and he is the one that told me it was port pain. I am being very strict with the menu the nutritionist developed for me and it is working fine. As far as anything I have experience in the past I would do it again.

[KLo 0]

My doctor didn't say anything about driving, and I forgot to ask, but I was okay to drive a pretty significant distance yesterday on day 3 post op. Did you doctor restrict you because of meds or because of possible physical limitations due to the incisions? Had it not been for the tenderness I would have driven home from the hospital lol

They said it at the class I had to attend prior to surgery. It was a blanket statement for everyone.

I guess I'll just see how it goes. I live alone and it would be a hassle not to be able to drive for 5 days.:rolleyes

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[KLo 0]

Irishamerican-

Glad to hear things are going well (other than the port pain)!

[angyl2314 1]

Hi,

Well, my surgery was this last tuesday. I have been doing fine. I am bruised and sore today from one of the sites more than the others. I did experience port pain. It was a sheering, hot pain that lasted about 15 seconds until I could relax my abdominal muscles. This has happened everyday and it took awhile to figure out where the pain was coming from. I talked with my MD today and he is the one that told me it was port pain. I am being very strict with the menu the nutritionist developed for me and it is working fine. As far as anything I have experience in the past I would do it again.

Is it bad I wont even look at my stomach or incisions? I am so girly about those things. I am going to see my surgeon today so he can check things out. The last time I looked though, I really couldn't tell which was my port. lol weird

[TracyinKS 7]

I'd like to know my legal rights when the time comes to eat out. Does anyone know a lawyer they can ask. I have pre paid legal and will ask also. I did get a card from my doctor

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Audrey: My dr gives out cards that you can present to restraunts that explain why you would be allowed to order off the kids or senior menu.. I haven't actually SEEN them yet, but I go for my consult today.. I'll know more later.

[Kellie Reachell 0]

Audree ,i Have That Same Pressure Feeling In My Stomach. Not Much Pain, Only When I Use That Muscle The Port Is Attached To!! I Also Vomitted After Surgery When I Tried To Get Up For The First Time, But They Check With Fluro The Next Morn And Everything Alright! I Am On Full Liguids. Taking Drinkable Yogart, Soups (creamy) Etc.. Going Well So Far!

Kellie

Banded 1/03/07!!

271/225/170 Someday

[angyl2314 1]

I feel even better today than I did yesterday, must be all that cheese lol. I am still having a problem getting all my Water and milk (ick) in. I substitute my milk with Carnation instant Breakfast but can see myself getting sick of that soon. I got on the scale today and have now lost 9.5 lbs. Unreal. I know some of it is water weight but almost 10 lbs??? I have been growing my hair out to donate for a while, it is very long. I finally set a cut date...when I get down to 200 lbs. I was aiming for 40 lbs by the end of April, but at this rate...hmmm. I am meeting with my surgeon and dietician today so I have a bunch of questions. I am also going to ask about that card, Audree, and see what they say. I'll let you know.

[skmsu 0]

Hi everybody,

Glad all of us with early January surgeries are doing well. I hope things go just as good for the rest of the January bandsters. Angyl have you tried flavored soymilk. I can’t drink milk so I have been using soymilk to mix with my Protein Powder. I have the vanilla flavored from costco and it tastes pretty good. 100 cals and 8 grams of Protein in 8 oz. So far the liquid diet has not been bad at all, but my surgeon did not require any pre-op diet just no food or anything to drink after midnight before surgery so liquids only for 2 weeks now is all good with me. Take care everybody.

Susan

[angyl2314 1]

Hi everybody,

Glad all of us with early January surgeries are doing well. I hope things go just as good for the rest of the January bandsters. Angyl have you tried flavored soymilk. I can’t drink milk so I have been using soymilk to mix with my Protein powder. I have the vanilla flavored from costco and it tastes pretty good. 100 cals and 8 grams of Protein in 8 oz. So far the liquid diet has not been bad at all, but my surgeon did not require any pre-op diet just no food or anything to drink after midnight before surgery so liquids only for 2 weeks now is all good with me. Take care everybody.

Susan

Thanks Susan, I will try that. My friend also told me about Rice milk. I am going to speak to my nutritionist about it. She says the vanilla is really good.

-Jen

[BabyGotBack 0]

I can tell that we are quite similar. We both have done plenty of research on here and could not wait to get banded. I will know when this Friday. From what I have been reading, you were banded just recently?? How do you feel?

I was just banded on Friday, Jan. 5. I feel really good. I am feeling swollen and have gas pains, but that is very minor for having someone all up in my guts!:faint:

I am tired too. Probably due to the low calories. I am really excited to be beginning my journey!!!

Audree:clap2:

[BabyGotBack 0]

I was banded on 1/5/2007 by Dr. Spivak in Houston Texas. My surgery went well. I can't wait to start losing!

Hey Fiyagirl, we were both banded on the same day!!!! How are you doing? Audree