So my new life as a banded women will begin in 2 days. What a 2 weeks this has been. I am down 19 pounds. Thought it was17 pounds I bought a new scale and it shows 19 pounds. I really hope in the next 2 days I can lose 1 more pound to make it 20 pounds. I'm not really nervous at this moment but come Friday it will be different.

So happy for you! Exciting new journey!

Hi Tracy! I know this is an exciting time and I wish U luck with Ur surgery! I too am having the lap band and my surgery date was just changed this morning for a month away and I got a little discouraged. Im fine now, but am sure everything will be just fine! Im looking forward to hearing how everything went!

Tracy -- so excited for you! The way I looked at it that was twenty never to be seen again. I am six months out and so, so happy with this decision. Good luck for your big day. I found an excellent sense of humor a good thing to have on hand -- the gown and gurney (I had never been an overnight patient in a hospital before), the ridiculous forms, etc. I felt like every one was there to take care of me. I walked ASAP after surgery -- every time I thought I had to pee (that is me at 52) I walked up and down as much as possible. Over-rode all signals for lazing out and just went for it, up and down the halls. Then at home next day round and round the driving circle. I really feel like this gave my body the signal HEY WE ARE SERIOUS and kicked everything into gear. Wishing you the very best!

Best of luck! Make sure you have liquid Tylenol, gas x chewables or strips, and some protein powder or shakes you can stomach for a while!

How is it going so far Tracy!?

I will be banded on the 29th...any advice?

I will be banded on the 29th...any advice?

Make sure you have gas x strips or chewables, liquid Tylenol, and broth! If you have gas pain, walk walk walk!

Having extra pillows helped get me comfortable enough to sleep.

You probably won't feel like eating or drinking first few days, but make sure you force yourself to drink.

I will be banded on the 29th...any advice?

And a heating pad!!

Thank you

Edited May 23, 201412 yr by lynz

Thank U guys for all of the information that Uve shared with us Newbies! I bought my gas x chewables yesterday and Im going to buy more jus so I have them and I am getn the liquid tylenol as soon as I can get to the store and remember it! When I looked for it I didnt see any, but I will look again today in fact!

You probably will not find liquid Tylenol the brand name. Not sure they make it any more. Go to walmart they have their brand of it. I looked everywhere and that was the only place I found it