Hi all I am getting banded today wish me luck!!!thank you all for all the support and the information I get in this site.

Good luck!! It'll be me in a few weeks!!

Good luck. I had my band put in holoween night (Oct) 31st and weighed 317lbs. I had a routine checkup with my family Dr yesterday and weighed 301lbs. I could not believe I lost 16lbs in about 4-5 days. Its awesome. I'm loving my protein shakes

Best wishes to you! I had a good overnight and am waiting now for barium swallow. They take a picture and then I should be home by noon. I made it a policy to walk up and down the hall every time I got up to pee -- I think it has helped to move a lot. I am on a saline drip with ibuprofen -- trying to stay away from painkillers. Will see what the day brings. I don't want the side effects and know I will heal more quickly if I am present to the process. Planning very quiet week of tea, Popsicles, soups, etc. And walking! That is my mandate, to think about walking the way I used to think about food.

Good luck. See you on the other side.

Good luck and best wishes. Most of all, welcome to your new life!!