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

Any other July banders out there?

I'm struggling with Optifast.. I was fine with it a few weeks ago but now my bodies like, no mate.. I'm not drinking that.

Anyway, I'm down 12.5kg since I last saw my doc 2 months ago so.. I'm actually over the moon

Edited July 16, 201412 yr by nerms

My surgery is in about two hours! My parents will be here in just a few minutes, and my dad will take me to the hospital while my mom stays with my son. I'm nervous and excited and just kind of want it to be over with! Not looking forward to recovery, but I know it's such a short amount of time in the grand scheme of things.

Hi all! I'm scheduled for my banding on July 11th!! I'm excited and nervous all at once!! Here's to a new beginning!!

hey all! i was also sleeved on the 11th . 5 days out and 15 lbs down

My surgery this morning went well. Now I'm just recovering. I got home around 11am. Drank some Water, took some pain meds, and then slept for two hours. Got up, walked a bit, drank some water, then slept for two more hours. Repeated that process one more time. Finally got up at 5pm. Drank some broth, now sipping on home Crystal light.

I am feeling okay. The port incision hurts the worst. Everything else is okay. Slight gas pains, but not nearly as bad as with my c-section.

Banded on the 15th, gas pains are pretty bad today (17th), trying to walk around a lot, using a back massager, etc.

Thanks everyone for sharing your experience! It's really helpful in preparing for surgery. I had to switch surgeons (long story) but on plus side my surgery is moved up two days to the 22nd finally!!! I am so looking forward to moving on with this area in my life. Please continue to keep us updated. So happy to see everyone making out so well!

I was banded on July 14th. I am so happy to find this group!

Hey everyone!!!!! It's getting exciting that most have had their bands and the rest is about too.... I was wondering for the ones that did have their bands what did u take to the hospital with you. I have an overnight stay and I was just seeing what you brought or would've brought. Thanks :-)

Hey everyone!!!!! It's getting exciting that most have had their bands and the rest is about too.... I was wondering for the ones that did have their bands what did u take to the hospital with you. I have an overnight stay and I was just seeing what you brought or would've brought. Thanks :-)

Congrats on your upcoming date! I'm 12 days post op and feel super! I'm hungry a little bit but nothing crazy and any initial pain or soreness is all gone! Easy peasy!!!

I didn't have to stay the night but I know while I was in recovery all the sounds and stuff going on around me were really annoying...I think it was the anesthesia wearing off that made me agitated. I would bring headphones for sure next time! Oh yeah and I'd bring something to wear home that it didn't matter if I wore a bra. When I left I looked at my husband and said I hope we don't run into someone we know...because the girls are hanging lose! I just couldn't move really well.to get it on.

I bet you are going to great like everyone else and I look forward to hearing how well you are doing in a couple days!!

Recovering in hospital room after morning surgery. Everything went well. Feel pretty good. Have that left shoulder pain I've heard so much about so happy to finally have the band in. Now for sleep.

Congrats, Alicia!

Seven days post-op and still can't believe it.

Best of wishes on your recovery Alicia!

2 more days for me. Kind of getting nervous!

So happy to find this site! I'm scheduled for my band in Thursday the 24th also!

Happy to be home resting on meds. Got the clear liquids I need. Had to stop at 7-11 and bombarded with donuts and cupcakes and junk at every turn. So happy to have this ability to start a new life. Like a re-boot.

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!