Is there anyone out there with a February surgery date? I found out last week that mine is on February 1. Was shooting for December 06, then hoping for January 07, now thankful it's finally set for February! My surgery is scheduled with Dr. Malley in Kansas City.

Big Day in less then 12 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nerves are shot!!!!:update: Wish me well and say a prayer!!!:faint: :omg:

Big Day in less then 12 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nerves are shot!!!!:update: Wish me well and say a prayer!!!:faint: :omg:

You'll do great!! Good luck!

greetings from dr. oritz's clinic!

i was BANDED a few hours ago. i'm bored of doing laps in my sexy gown and paper booties, so i thought i'd make use of the free internet.

i made it! alive and well!

not too pleased with the led balloon chilling in my belly or the shoulder pain, but aside from that, so far so good.

now, if you'll excuse me, there is a caprisun with my name on it waiting for me back in my room.

greetings from dr. oritz's clinic!

i was BANDED a few hours ago. i'm bored of doing laps in my sexy gown and paper booties, so i thought i'd make use of the free internet.

i made it! alive and well!

not too pleased with the led balloon chilling in my belly or the shoulder pain, but aside from that, so far so good.

now, if you'll excuse me, there is a caprisun with my name on it waiting for me back in my room.

You go girl! Let us know when you get home.

Tracy

So, some folks do stay in overnight, huh? And the other wow, is: that is cool that you feel good enough to be in the computer, and wow, that you have internet in your hospital room! How cool.

Good luck, enjoy the rest!

Hey Y'all!

Okay, I'm down 9!! (banded on Feb 13, 2007) Whooo hooo!! So, I called the clinic today to check in, and they asked me if I was working out yet. I told them that I had been walking but he wanted to know if I was using weights yet. I said, "No, because the nurse told me not to lift anything over 20 lbs for a couple of weeks after surgery. I stated that it's only been 1 1/2 weeks. He then asked who told me that. I said, "Well, I was told that while I was still a little out of it." He said that I should start really using weights now.

Okay, I'm not ready. I feel like I could herniate my wounds if I did this too soon. Mercy!! I've read some journals where the patient was told not to work out until completely healed. What do y'all think. I think walking is enough right now and then, when I'm healed to add the rest. I mean, I don't feel any pain now..why complicate things. LOL!!

Been telling myself all day, that next week at this time, I will be on some GOOD DRUGS!!!!

Trying not to get too nervous yet, but its getting harder....glad to hear all are doing well....

I am almost at my first week anniversary! Doing well, hungry alot today for some reason. Waiting is hard, but it is over before you know it, then it waiting to get thru the clear liquid stage. Wonderful! You guys will do great!

Cheryl

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Hi..

Just wanted to give a progress report.. I was banded on Feb. 13th, and had my one-week post op appt. According my doctors scale, I've lost 15 pounds this week, and a total of 21 pounds since Feb. 8th.

I would like to think you all for your support and encouragement during the rough first couple of days.

Thanks Again,

Ashley

That is great, I know you are pleased. :clap2: Having a lower BMI I hope I wont have too much trouble losing. The future is scary!:paranoid But together we will all be hopeful, especially with results like you have had. Take care

Cheryl

Been telling myself all day, that next week at this time, I will be on some GOOD DRUGS!!!!

Trying not to get too nervous yet, but its getting harder....glad to hear all are doing well....

It is normal to be excited about the day getting close but to start worrying and being scared. I was the same way and worried about my age being double that of most on the forum and worried how fast I would rebound after surgery. The first three days were tough but it got better every day after that. You too will be fine in no time after surgery Good Luck !!

Terry

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Its great to read everyones updates and Silry!!!!!!!! You makes it sound so easy! Hope all is well today for our newly banded peeps..

KEEP THOSE UPDATES COMING!

Hey Y'all!

Okay, I'm down 9!! (banded on Feb 13, 2007) Whooo hooo!! So, I called the clinic today to check in, and they asked me if I was working out yet. I told them that I had been walking but he wanted to know if I was using weights yet. I said, "No, because the nurse told me not to lift anything over 20 lbs for a couple of weeks after surgery. I stated that it's only been 1 1/2 weeks. He then asked who told me that. I said, "Well, I was told that while I was still a little out of it." He said that I should start really using weights now.

Okay, I'm not ready. I feel like I could herniate my wounds if I did this too soon. Mercy!! I've read some journals where the patient was told not to work out until completely healed. What do y'all think. I think walking is enough right now and then, when I'm healed to add the rest. I mean, I don't feel any pain now..why complicate things. LOL!!

I think it all depends on who you talk to. My doctor recommended I wait 4 weeks to workouts (more than walking). I play tennis several times a week, and it is killing me to not be out there, but I am following doctor's orders. Now, being a nurse, my nursing advice would be to try it if you feel up to it and if once you get started you are hurting or don't think it is the right thing to be doing, then STOP! Follow your gut, you know your body and limitations, the doctor doesn't!!!

On another note...Does anyone feel like they burp constantly. I am 13 days out of surgery, and I haven't stopped burping. I don't PB ( at least not yet). This morning I started burping the minute I got up out of bed. It is just strange. I am still on soft foods, and I am supposed to move on to the next stage soon, but I am kind of worried about that with all the gas and air I seem to have in my stomach.

any ideas??