Well it finally happened. I am banded. I went to TJ to have it done. It was an easy transition. They take care of everything. transportation from airport to hotel...transportation to hospital and back. It was very clean and professional. Everyone was very pleasant and helpful. It didn't suffer from the trapped gas I heard so much about, but I did take a papaya chewable enzeme that you can get in any health food store. I always take enzemes so I know the value of taking them. Anyway I am very glad it is over with...I stressed so much about getting it done...should I ....shouldn't I. I am glad I did...so far, so good. Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Martinez and their staff know what they are doing. Just follow their instructions and go for it....oh and a added bonus was meeting some very nice new friends that I am sure, will go on this journey with me.

Welcome to bandland!

Your journey so far has been good.

Best wishes and remember sip and eat slowly.

edie

Carla, WHO are you? I was there on the 18th.

yep...we were together.. how are you doing? I am so glad to hear from one of you. I was the one with my husband....since I am a secret bander (silly I know) I won't mention my name, but I'm sure you know who I am. I am hoping that I'll get the email address's from all of you so we can go on this journey together.. I have found that sipping vitamin water through out the day helps. I have to admit that the smell of food does get to me...I can't wait for FOOD!! I have never needed to be actually hungry to eat..I just eat because something looks good and I want it. I am behaving myself though, we can do this! Keep me posted on what works for you and how you are doing.

Hello and welcome:

I was banded on July 18th also in Dallas, TX. You should join the June 2007 group. We're one big happy family that post quite often....those who are banded continue to encourage and support those who are being banded and provide info for those who are coming behind. It's a great group.

Just look for the June 2007 Thread

Hey Carla! hehe I have been doing good I think, except not really having clear liquids, but I stayed away from milk products the first 3 days. I have had a couple smoothies, some thick soups. We can add yogurt now. I heard from Richelle. She feels like she was punched in the stomach several times. I have had very little pain. I look at the calendar and can't believe we just had this done on Monday this week....seems so long ago we were down south. What a great experience. I want to go back for my fill...how about you? You can email me at notime2qlt@aol.com if you want.

I was banded on June 19th In Michigan

I am doing well

I am doing more stuff around he house But I am suffering from I think is gas it is in my left chest area and shoulder

Has anyone else had this problem if so what could help it does come and go so the surgons office said it may be a pulled musle

Good luck to all of you

June is almost over