February 2007 bandsters!

[Kelsy 1]

Thanks for the replies and stuff. I know my doc just said that it's best to have my liver as small as possible so the surgery will go better. I feel like i've been eating the last supper everyday.. ugh!! I can't stop the feeling hungry.

10 days til surgery - woohoo!

I want to get into a size 10-12 ! That's my goal - I have big bones!

Tracy am i reading correctly, Are you approved????

[mcwms 0]

Chris, my MD requires 2 weeks pre-op consisting of 3 slim fast ultima shakes a day and any other non-dairy liquids. It is strange to me that there are so many variations of the pre-op diet requirements also! I'm hoping everyone who had their surgery today had an easy time of it! Have a great weekend, Y'all!

Mary

[wanna be thin 0]

Hello everyone! I had my surgery this morning. I'm doing fine so far. Just feels like someone hit me hard in the stomach... Just Sore! I haven't had any gas pain yet... I hope they don't come later! Seems like I would have them by now. I had my surgery around 9:00 A.M. One advise I would give is not to wear a real nice shirt, because my incisions drained a little and got on my shirt in several places. I never really got that nervous. They kept me busy at the surgery center.... GOOD LUCK to all of you future bandsters.

Genia

[mel07 0]

Congrats Wannabethin! I am glad to hear you breezed through surgery. I hope the next couple of days go fast and painless for you. Keep us updated!

I am going on the 6th.

[Ambrosia 1]

Congratulations, Wanna be thin! Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Keep us updated on your progress since you're one of the first February bandsters. Let us know what else to expect.

Sharon

[2boys2cute 0]

Hello everyone! I had my surgery this morning. I'm doing fine so far. Just feels like someone hit me hard in the stomach... Just Sore! I haven't had any gas pain yet... I hope they don't come later! Seems like I would have them by now. I had my surgery around 9:00 A.M. One advise I would give is not to wear a real nice shirt, because my incisions drained a little and got on my shirt in several places. I never really got that nervous. They kept me busy at the surgery center.... GOOD LUCK to all of you future bandsters.

Genia

Way to go! Let us know how you are doing the next couple of days, etc. Hope all contiunes to go well for you and heal fast and safe!!:clap2:

[oldgiesser 0]

Hello everyone! I had my surgery this morning. I'm doing fine so far. Just feels like someone hit me hard in the stomach... Just Sore! I haven't had any gas pain yet... I hope they don't come later! Seems like I would have them by now. I had my surgery around 9:00 A.M. One advise I would give is not to wear a real nice shirt, because my incisions drained a little and got on my shirt in several places. I never really got that nervous. They kept me busy at the surgery center.... GOOD LUCK to all of you future bandsters.

Genia

Congratulations Genia

I am gland all went well and smooth for you. Keep us updated

I hope mine will go as easy I am scared because I am 58 years old and don't know if I will bounce back as easy.

Terry

[TracyinKS 7]

Genia: Way to go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep us updated OK?

Kelsy: YES MAAM! I am officially approved, now I'm just waiting for a date!:faint: (as patiently as I can)

GOOD LUCK TO OUR MONDAY BANDERS!!!

TravelGirl - 02/05

Staceyrtl - 02/05<O:p</O:p

Ready_to_Lose - 02/05

Twinskd - 02/05

[magii 0]

congratulations wanna be thin glad your surgery went well, keep us posted on how your feeling.Magii

[babygrl1234 6]

Congrats wannabe!!!!!!!

[schindog18 0]

Well gang, Im now about 18 hours post op. I am suprised that the pain is as little as it is. I hope everyone else has this experience!

Surgery was REALLY fast. From the time they wheeled me to the OR, til I went home was about 4 hours...surgery and all!!!!

I was real impressed with how fast it went. The experience was great.

I started my week 1 post op diet today, which is basically sugar free clear liquid diet. Its not too bad as I really am not hungry at all so far.

Best wishes to everyone!

Greg

[Dakota1984 0]

Well gang, Im now about 18 hours post op. I am suprised that the pain is as little as it is. I hope everyone else has this experience!

Surgery was REALLY fast. From the time they wheeled me to the OR, til I went home was about 4 hours...surgery and all!!!!

I was real impressed with how fast it went. The experience was great.

I started my week 1 post op diet today, which is basically sugar free clear liquid diet. Its not too bad as I really am not hungry at all so far.

Best wishes to everyone!

Greg

Hey schindog18,

Good for you! :clap2: 4 hours that is so amazing. So far everyone I have heard from that has had surgery this month is doing great! Thanks for sharing your experience.

Michelle

[LB304 0]

I am getting banded on Feb 15th! I am so excited!

[Ambrosia 1]

Congratulations! Glad to hear everything went well. Keep the updates coming.

Sharon

[Sugarbear 2]

Silry. Where are you having surgery and what doc? Most have to go on a pre-op diet. But I think I read somewhere (another thread, sorry I can't remember where) that someone didn't have to do a a diet or much of one. The reason for the diet is to shrink your liver. Saftey for you and for the surgeon.