Hey everyone,

I had my surgery on June 6, 2007, which was last Wednesday. Feeling pretty good today. At my first consultation with my Surgeon, I weighed in at 319 the most I had ever weighed. I am self pay so I asked my surgeon if I could have the surgery done the following week. He said it shouldn't be a problem as long as I started my pre-op diet that day, and was able to get my labs, ekg, chest x-ray, pft's, and psychology visit done and everything looked good, then we could go ahead with the surgery. I managed to accomplish everything by Friday, June, 29, 2007, and paid for my surgery on Monday. Wednesday I went in for surgery and was home by 4:00 PM that afternoon. I had managed to get down to 310 by the day of surgery. After the surgery I had gained four pounds back, I guess due to fluids. As of today I am weighing 301.5, that means since my first consultation on June 29th I have lost 18.5 pounds. Since the date of my surgery I have lost 8.5 pounds. I am not sure which one to go by. Regardless, I am happy with my results so far. My blood pressures is already down some. I am having a hard time with the liquids though, I am already sick of broth & s/f Jello, but I refuse to compromise my health because something looks good or smells good. This is really a test for will power. I know I can handle it though. My sister had her band done on May 14th, and is doing awsome. If she can get through it then so can I. Good luck to everyone out there that is going through this or will go through this.

Tammy

Tammy - good luck and keep up the good work. Which surgery did you have? I am scheduled for lap band on 6/18. Can u tell me your experience the first 3-4 days post op? CJ

I had Lap Band. The first few days I was not in much pain, just uncomfortable, and had to sleep in the recliner. It was just easier to get up and down. I slept alot the first couple of days, but I made sure to get up and move around also to prevent blood clots. I don't know if every doc requires it but, I am having to give myself Heparin injections every 8 hours to thin my blood and prevent blood clots. This was easier that I thought, tiny needles, don't hurt at all. Today is my fourth day out and I felt good enough to go to church. I was never in very much pain at all, sore the most around my port area. Hope this helps...it isn't that bad. Take care and good luck. Tammy

Hey tlmlimbrick! Good for you! I was banded June 7, 2007! Go check out June 07 Bandsters in the General Support!!!!.....We're a group all having it done this month!....Didn't quite make it to church this morning but more because I'm still so bloated from gas! UGH!!!

Tammy

Congratulations on your band and weight loss to date!!! I look forward to following your progress.

Hey Tammy, we were banded the same day. I can't believe how quickly you organised everything. What a great weight loss you've had so far. I'm staying away from the scales for a few weeks but we're of similar weight believe me. I agree, come and join us on the June, 2007 thread.

Tammy, I weighed about the same. 2 years ago now 100lbs down. you go girl. Ask us anything and we will help the best we can