Well, I'm banded.

After a couple of nervous weeks, it's over.

Dr. Tim LeMieur performed the procedure at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (www.cuyunamed.org) in Crosby, MN.

He said he ran into complications due to a pocket of fat that was in the way, which he disected, and used a larger band than what he had ever used before. He also said I had the thinnest layer of skin that he had ever encountered, and that is why my port sticks out a bit. thanks be to God that he navigated through it all.

Has anyone also encountered these issues?

It was performed Friday morning; I went home Saturday morning, and it's now Tuesday morning and I'm still a bit sore. Is this common? I'm getting a refill on the liquid codine.

Last night I had a 1/2 cup of apple/pear sauce for my first mush. The pills that I'm on have been successfully swallowed thus far, but my favourite is the All Source chewable vitamin (thanks for the advice).

I'm doing two packs of carnation sugar-free instant breakfast each day for protein. The vitamins seem to stack up, and it's much cheaper than other options.

I started at 285 lbs., and had surgery at 273.5 lbs. Today I weigh 267. It's rewarding, but considering all that I've givven up it seems like I should be svelt already...

Thanks for all the advice and support on this site! It really is helpful.

Originally posted by Maurice

Well, I'm banded.

It was performed Friday morning; I went home Saturday morning, and it's now Tuesday morning and I'm still a bit sore. Is this common? I'm getting a refill on the liquid codine.

Last night I had a 1/2 cup of apple/pear sauce for my first mush. The pills that I'm on have been successfully swallowed thus far, but my favourite is the All Source chewable Vitamin (thanks for the advice).

I'm doing two packs of carnation sugar-free instant breakfast each day for Protein. The Vitamins seem to stack up, and it's much cheaper than other options.

I started at 285 lbs., and had surgery at 273.5 lbs. Today I weigh 267. It's rewarding, but considering all that I've givven up it seems like I should be svelt already...

Thanks for all the advice and support on this site! It really is helpful.

That's 18 lbs!! That's a wonderful loss to be sure!

It sounds as if you are right on track, really. After about the 5th day things start getting way better. Usually the 3rd-4th days are the worst for me.

I'm day 5 out of subsequent gallbladder surgery . No fun, but I'm getting there.

Just keep sipping and walking. Use the heating pad if you have shoulder pain. Gax-X helps with gas/bloating. Another week, you'll be like new!

Don't get discouraged if after a few days some of that initial weight loss returns. Often, Water is the first thing we lose. This is a lifetime thing. No hurry. Just heal for now and keep us posted how you're doing!

Congrats!!

Congratulatons on getting your band! You've done remarkably well! Please take time and let yourself heal properly. Hang in there! You can do it!

Keep us posted. These fine ladies say it's different for guys, so I can learn a lot from your experiences. Like what to expect, for instance.

Sounds like it's not too bad, so far. Did'ja get the jitters before the surgery? I know you said something to that effect in another post.

Have you had surgery before? The last time I was on an OR table I was like twelve. Barely remember it.

Good luck! Sounds like you're losing already.

Congratulations! It sounds like you are well on your way to a new you. In answer to your questions about the problems the doctor encountered, I've never heard of this happening before, but that doesn't mean it hasn't happened. Are you following your doctor's instructions regarding diet? I think most doctors suggest being on liquids for two weeks after surgery before starting on mush, but you should follow your own doctor's orders.

The main thing is that the hard part is over. Keep your eye on the prize.

Nancy

Hi Maurice... and welcome to the "other" side!!!!

Im another one that cant comment on the issues you had. My stomach area was VERY soft - probably from my 3 c-sections!

You are gonna do fantastic! (men always do:) ) I remember doing ALOT of popsicles during that phase!

And keep in mind that its perfectly normal to get VERY hungry post op. I was asking my nurse when I could get something to eat as soon as I got back in my room from being banded!!

Leatha.... I didnt know you had gall-bladder surgery...duhhhh!!!Where the heck have I been????

HOW ARE YOU???????

Originally posted by paula

Leatha.... I didnt know you had gall-bladder surgery...duhhhh!!!Where the heck have I been????

HOW ARE YOU???????

thanks for asking. i'm doing much better today. i sent you a pm so as not hijack this thread.

M

Welcome to banded land... I know your going to love it here. I wouldn't be anywhere else but here.

Paula, you can check Leatha's surgeries progress under "Pain, Part Deaux".

Congrats!!!! Sounds like you are well on your way! I'm excited for you!

Congrats! I'm glad everything went well for you.

Betty

Hi Maurice,

Glad to hear the surgery is all done with and your recovering. I thought everything you described sounded pretty normal. Good job on the 18 lbs too. Best wishes to you, Teresa

Welcome to the world of the banded Maurice. Congratulations on the 18 pound loss. Every day gets better. Take care of yourself and relax.