Got my band at about 8:00 this morning. So far I have a little pain, hospital all is giving me IV meds for that. My dr requires an overnight stay, so I will rest comfortably here tonight

I lost 15 pounds in my pre-op, and I'm excited to get started in my new life!

Congratulations!

Congrats!!!

Hooray Healthymama2...you rest tonight and let us know if you need us...we will be watching for your posts. You are doing great!!!

Congrats on the start of your new healthy life!! So excited for you!

Welcome to Bandland! Take care or yourself this week and keep us posted.

Congratulations to your new beginnings...I can't wait until I get banded at the end of June when school is out for teachers... That is great that you are not in too much pain and losing 15 pounds pre-op is a great head start...How was your 2 week fast? What did you eat on those days to stay full before your surgery?Sorry to ask so many questions but when you are feeling up to it I would like to know a bit more...Congrats again and get your rest...

Hi Georgeann!

I work in eduction as well (assistant principal in a high school). We are on spring break this week, so that why I picked this time to do it. My husband and I talked about waiting until summer....and that might have been a little more practical, but I just wanted to get it done!

As for the two week liquid diet, it was rough, I will admit. I did "cheat" some....for example I had some Soup that had some chunks of chicken in it. Not totally liquid. My mainstay was Protein shakes. They helped with the hunger a lot. I also just tried to keep busy and I went to sleep earlier than normal to avoid late night temptations.

Good luck to you, feel free to reach out with any questions.

Congratulations to your new beginnings...I can't wait until I get banded at the end of June when school is out for teachers... That is great that you are not in too much pain and losing 15 pounds pre-op is a great head start...How was your 2 week fast? What did you eat on those days to stay full before your surgery?Sorry to ask so many questions but when you are feeling up to it I would like to know a bit more...Congrats again and get your rest...

Congratulations and welcome to your new way of life! Get your rest and let the nurses take care of you. Keep us posted on your recovery

That's so GREAT! I am so very happy for you! I wish you a speedy recovery - if you have any questions just ask! Wishing you the BEST!

@@Healthymama2, yippee! So happy for you -- very exciting times. I am almost six months out and still incredibly excited. Loving my banded life. Hope you have a speedy recovery. The walking really helps. I had anybody who came over walking round and round our driving circle with me. They could barely keep up, I was so high. And I didn't take any pain medication after leaving the hospital. For me it the incisional discomfort was not as bad as, say, dentistry. That's what I kept telling myself, lol, then I'd go do another little walk. Best wishes to you!

congrats are due...and thankGod ur pain isn't bad.u get ur rest and dont forget enuf protein to keep u goin gand water,water,water!God bless u real good.

Believe in urself and GOD and u will do very well.

I look forward to following your journey, Healthymama2...I hope it is smooth sailing from here...I have to wait until June 27th, but that is ok...I just need to know that I have those 9 weeks before back to school time to kick butt and do me...Good luck girl!

Hi. I had my band fitted yesterday in uk. Am really sore today. Did anyone else get nasty back pain? Am hoping it is wind! Am excited for the future but am a wuss about pain?

nobodya is a wuss when it cfomes to paiiiiin...urs sounds like gas.try walking alot today and drinks.all the best to u dear!