Hi,

Any November banders out there? I'm having surgery on Saturday 7th November. Would love to hear from fellow November -ers.

xx

Hi there @@Tirnanog, congratulations on your upcoming surgery! I was banded on this very day two years ago and it was the best decision. I love my band and feel great about my life now. There are a couple of links in my signature below that really helped me understand more about how the band works and how to work my band. Getting the appetite monster off of my back opened up so much else in my life. Good luck to you and keep us posted on how you are doing! I was very nervous as I had never been an overnight patient in the hospital before. Everything went beautifully and it was much easier than I thought it would be. I hate the dentist and would get another lapband in a heartbeat before a root canal, etc. I had pain medication that I did not need to take. Yes, there was discomfort, but I was just so excited. The walking really, really helped a lot. Do all you can now before the surgery and then afterwards you'll step right into it and not stop. Kicks the body into healing mode and helps everything heal properly. You are going to do beautifully.....Best Wishes!

Hello! I had my band fitted yesterday & would love to stay in touch!

Good luck for the 7th - let me know if you have any questions

Oh Bandista - your post was SO nice it made me cry...in a good way! (feeling mega emotional in the surgery run up!) Thanks so much and happy anniversary...I think you might be my lucky star! You have made me feel SO much better and very VERY positive.

Britabroad - so nice to have a band buddy xxx How are you feeling - I hope all has gone well and that your recovery is coming along nicely. I will definitely stay in touch. Good luck x

Edited November 6, 201510 yr by Tirnanog

Not feeling too bad - bit sore and my shoulders were really hurting yesterday but much better today. I find standing and walking around really helps. Overall - no major pain or problems!

How are you feeling? I was very anxious in the run up to surgery and apparently this is common.

Hi, Yes I've had shoulder pain after a gyno procedure in the past Very painful. Hope it is easing for you.

Not too bad on the nerves front - but have been extremely anxious in the run up xx

Hi Everyone - I've made it through!! and i'm still alive...in fact I feel this might just be where I really start living!

Band inserted on Saturday - I'm not gonna say it was easy - in fact the first day was a lot harder than I was prepared for - everyone is different I suppose. However I'm amazed how much i've improved in just 3 days I'm up and about now, but taking it easy.

Just sipping liquids so far, had some tomato Soup last night - went down ok.

My surgeon put 3 ml in my band straight off so I'm dealing with some restriction already. I get pain if I take too big a mouthful or try to swallow to quickly - but hey....better get used to it! All normal I'm told!

How are you other November banders doing?

Great to hear everything went well and you are up and about. I'm now 6 days post op and really bored of the liquid diet! I don't have any Fluid in my band yet so also dealing with some hunger, but after the 3 weeks of liquid, I'm really just desperate to get onto the puréed stage and mix things up a bit!

One small side effect I've had is some heart flutters/random heart beats. I went to the doctors and he said its common after anesthesia and will most likely go away, but they will monitor just in case.

Counting the days until I can have my first fill!

I am having my band put in November 20th. I'm on day 7 of my pre op liquid diet and although I've gotten over the hunger and desire to chew I find it very hard to concentrate at work. Anyone else have this problem?

_{Hi I just got my band on the Nov 10/15. The surgery went realy well, I ended up having an asthma attack coming out of the anesthesia which cased me more discomfort in the chest muscles. The walking sure helped with the surgery pain. I have nothing in the band and I already feel the restriction, I cant drink Water like I used to. So I am learning to sip. Day four and the incision's don't hurt as much.}

Hi November Banditas,

Glad to hear every one doing well.

Skinny 46 - sounds like you've been through the mill - hope you are OK

Britabroad - yes I'm looking forward to moving on fro liquid - albeit to sloppy food but hey it's progress!

Aies 477 not long now - Pre op diet is hard....I found myself lacking concentration and fantasizing about tastes and textures of food - completely involutarily!!

J