Hi, just thought I would start a thread for being a sept bandster. I received my approval today and my surgery date is sept.5th. Anxious to see who else is out there...

I was banded on Wednesday, Sept 5. I stayed overnight because my left vocal folds are paralyzed from a previous surgery and they wanted to monitor my breathing after being intubated for the anesthesia. I came home yesterday, and actually drove a short distance - about a mile - to my mother's nursing home this morning!

I don't feel any of the incisions except for the one for the port. That one doesn't hurt - I just feel it and worry that I will do something to damage it. Silly, I know.

It is a good thing I gained so much knowledge from this board before the surgery. In the hospital, I was on the telemetry floor so they could monitor my breathing, but except for one tech, none of the medical personnel had ever cared for a lap band patient before. The first thing they did was bring me a cup of ice. And the fist night, they brought me a pill to swallow! I had to teach them about small sips of Water the first day, only Clear liquids the second day, etc. But they were a very caring bunch, and asked me a lot of questions. They said they were going to look into being trained on the Lap Band.

Still don't have a lot of energy, so I am going to take a little nap now.

Surfbored

Surfbored - that is great news! Thanks for coming on and updating us! I am so glad that it all went well. Were you scared about your vocal cord? I would have been! That was great that you could help others learn about the lap band too! If only more people knew about it huh? Keep us updated with your progress, sounds like you are doing GREAT!

Hey! I am in TJ, I had my surgery yesterday! I am doing great, way better than I expected to be doing! I was up and walking all oround the plaza there near the hotel. Dr. Ortiz was wonderful! I would reccommend him to any one! Fantastic doctor and staff! I will be flying home tommarrow (Sat.) Just wanted to wish all of you who's surgeries are coming up! And to relax... it will be much better than you expected! I already am so glad I did this!

WOW Missy - thanks for letting us know! Wow, you all make it sound like such a breeze! I hope mine goes half as well as all of yours did! Have a safe flight home!!!

I can't believe it's almost here! My pre-op is 9/18, I am scared/nervous/excited...all rolled into one! I can't wait to begin this new life!

I just found this thread. My surgery date is Sept. 18. I was supposed to lose 30-50 lbs. (in 2 months I might add) and I've only lost 17. I just saw the doctor today. He said to come back and weigh in on the 14th, and then he will decide if he wants to keep the date or not. It's so hard to wait! Also, I have to have my galbadder out in the 12th. I'm sure this will all be worth it, right?

i wasn't afraid at all. i was anxious to get to the next phase!

i had the best of care from the drs. and staff. i would definitely

do it all over again. now i'm excited to get down to business!

Congrats on the dates artzygirl and MistyDTX - we are glad to have you join us! I will add you to the "Updated September bandsters" thread! There you can find others that are due to be banded on the same day! Good luck and keep us posted on your weightloss and surgery date artzygirl!

poohlvr,

Yes, my vocal folds were my only real concern. I was comfortable with my surgeon, my facility, and my decision to have this procedure. But since this was the first time I had been intubated since the original damage to the vocal folds, I was very concerned. But from talking to 2 anesthesiologists, I discovered that I was not at any more risk than anyone else for damage, but if it should happen, it would compound what had already been done. Luck was with me, and everything turned out fine. Now I will be a little more relaxed about having general anesthetic again if I should have to have, say, a non-elective procedure.

Surfbored

I am a September Bandster! I will be banded 9/19. I am happy, scared, and excited. I have received lots if information and support just reading this site, thank you to all. Please add me to the list of Sept Bandsters!

J

Surfbored - I am so glad that things went the way they are supoosed to go. I would have been so stressed out! Hopefully you won't have to have any other surgery though!! )

J Banks - woohoo! We are schedule for surgery on the same day! I will add you to the "Updated September bandster" thread! We look forward to getting to know you! Congrats on the date!

I am sorry that I am just now getting on here late today - I was painting my house! I guess you can call it "nesting"!!!LOL

Good luck September 10th bandsters - please post as soon as you are able! Good luck: Sharon2u, Skodes, Phillyms, El1, chilipepper!!!

katmeg99-I, too, had to lose a large amount in a short amount of time. I have to lose 20 pounds in 16 days. I have lost about 7.5 pounds in 4 days and hoping I can keep it up.

Good luck to you. Unfortuately, I would eat the tomato. What does your diet consist of? I am on Medifast and 1 lean and green meal which saves me!

Tomorrow - Sept 11 and I'm suddenly very afraid. Until today I was excited. Now I can't stop crying. Is this normal?

Oh Beach girl! There are so many emotions happening! Are you still excited? Are you scared? Are you nervous?