July 2014 :)

[Crystalis 2]

Had my surgery yesterday, everything went great! I'm feeling a little groggy and some pain in my left side. But other than that I feel pretty good!

[ElectricBoogaloo 337]

Great to hear, Crystalis!

[alisadiane 18]

Hi all, I was officially banded this morning! Was supposed to have a hiatal hernia repair that showed up on my upper GI, but when my surgeon got in there he said there wasn't one. So, woohoo! I am feeling sore and discomfort and I'm SOOOO thankful I've got an amazing boyfriend waiting on me hand and foot. Lots of people say discomfort on their left side but I'm feeling the most pain right in the center incision of my stomach. All in all, I am happy, loved and cared for. Thanks to everyone here for their support and words. Now the journey begins!!!

alisa

[Dragon Lady 59]

I'm 11 days post op, getting the hang of how much mushies I can eat, and was able to make a long subway trip with minimal pain. I walk about a mile a day.

[redhead87 19]

Dragon Lady, I'm 10 days post-op, so just one day behind you. What are you eating for mushies? How much/how often are you eating? How long do you have to be on mushies? Sorry for all the questions, just curious about other people's experiences!

[Bandit♥ 3]

Good Luck tomorrow!!!! I know you're nervous. I was banded on July 16th.

Hi, I'm being banded on July 29th.

Any other July banders out there?

[nerms 237]

It's actually today in about two hours (australia)

how r u going since the 16th?

[nerms 237]

So I was banded yesterday, the surgeon ended up giving me a band with plication so lucky me. I have 4 incisions

Resting up, still in a bit of pain but from what I've heard the third day will be the worst!

[Aliciafl2014 57]

Congratulations nerms! The third day was the worst for me but each day since has gotten progressively better. 8 days out feeling really good

[RaCeR---X 2]

I just got BANDED on July 28th... Journey is just getting started,,,simple small steps. I must recognize that the goal here is progress....not perfection! Thanks everyone for being here!!

[Aliciafl2014 57]

Got it right @racerx. I was banded a week before you. Looking forward to the journey. Right now I have to remind myself to eat or I go too long between meals.

[RaCeR---X 2]

Alicia... You're just up ahead of me... I've been on almost only liquid and I did Atkins shake and also yogurt... What meals are you enjoying now and when did you fold in more solids?

[RaCeR---X 2]

Nerms...

Resting up, still in a bit of pain but from what I've heard the third day will be the worst! im on the 3rd day and it's much better than the second or first... Looking forward to sharing our successes!!

[dford 26]

Ok question how was everyone on their 1st night home? Where my port is is so sore. Is this normal also, did you have a slight temperature when you came home?

[RaCeR---X 2]

I had quite a bit of pain and discomfort. However... Today (day 3) is much better..I've tried to feel the port... But it looks like I'm gonna need to shed some softness around the middle before I can actually feel it!