Hi Everyone!!

Good luck to everyone that has already been banded!!!

I am getting banded Sept 10th and would like to have any other sept banders to jump aboard and let support each other like never before!!!:clap2::whoo:

I was just thinking about you today and was hoping that everything went well!!! :biggrin1:

Thanks for thinking of me Angeleyes!

Had my surgery wednesday 9/26 - everything went well. Doc had great pain meds - I felt nothing - I got some injection every 6 hours and I was hooked up to a morphine pump that I could press if I needed more.

Surgery was @ 11... but didn't get started till 11:20... was out by 1:00pm.. In recovery till 4:15. Then to a room. I was walking the halls @ 6 when my visitors came. Felt good, a little tired, but not hungry at all. I was mega thirsty though - My girlfriend gave me her lip smacker and boy did it taste GOOD! I wish I had eye drops - my eyes were very dry. Was lovin' those ice chips.

After company left, I fell asleep. Wide awake @ 2:30 a.m. - started roaming the halls again. I have NOT had any of the shoulder gas pain and I'm assuming it's because I walked alot?? I do feel bloated still though.

Weighed myself when I got home from the hospital and I was UP 7 lbs!!! I attribute that to all the IV fluids they've given me - because I certainly haven't EATEN anything! Just clear fluids. My first post-op visit is wednesday. Hope to be put on puree foods, but he did say he wanted Clear liquids for TWO weeks... boohoo... He is allowing me to eat a bariatric Protein shake mixed with Water these 2 weeks though.

Been laying low at home trying to give my body the rest it needs to heal. I have walked up and down my street a couple times (trying to stave off those blood clots!). Can't wait to be able to go back to the gym. Doctor said no lifting over 14 lbs for 2 weeks. He said walk whenever I want though and I could drive as soon as I wean off the pain meds (which I am doing - Haven't taken ANY today yet!)... Was sent home with a liquid percocet. It's helpful when I go to bed - getting in and out of bed is when I feel some discomfort - but it isn't bad. I think I was expecting it to be a lot worse!

Can't wait to get a skinny latte from Dunkin' Donuts!!!! (doc said it was ok)...

Good luck everyone - and if I can be of any help feel free to email me! I am SOOOOOOOOO happy I've had this done, and can't wait until I start seeing the results!

(((hugs))) to all you Sept bandsters - Here's TO THE NINES!!! (Or what name did we end up being??)

Love,

Brenda

Surgeon - Dr. Sandor, Winchester Hospital, MA

Hi Brenda. Glad to here you are fealing good . just take it easy , walk ,walk and walk some more ! You are in the healing stages for a few week and liquid sucks but its all worth it in the long runn. Give me a call if you ever want to talk Kathy keeps asking about you we send our love Scott

Banded Sep. 26th!

Hi Brenda. Glad to here you are fealing good . just take it easy , walk ,walk and walk some more ! You are in the healing stages for a few week and liquid sucks but its all worth it in the long runn. Give me a call if you ever want to talk Kathy keeps asking about you we send our love Scott

I can feel the LUV! : )

I feel really good. Let Kathy know I'm doing fine. It was really helpful to talk to you before the operation. And thanks for the awesome websites!

Doc said I could drive when pain meds are weaned off - I'm shooting for tomorrow! I can't wait to leave these 4 walls and actually GO SOMEWHERE - might venture off to a bookstore to find a recipe book on bariatric meals - especially the LIQUID stage!

Brenda

On the "other side" for 5 days...

Sorry I didn't see this post until now. I'm banded +3 days now and feeling pretty strange. It's still the general ache, but keeping stuff down is a challenge. Anything except Water seems to want to gurgle back up. I am sure this will subside, but a strange sensation for now.

Swelling is going down and have had a unexpected amount of energy the past 2 days. Walked a mile yesterday (that was too much) and .5 mile today. Will try to extend that a bit this week.

Go niners!!! Keep up the great work!!!

I just heard of this site from a relative and wish I had found it sooner. I'm due for my lap band THIS WEDNESDAY, the 26th of September. I am getting a little nervous, but also quite excited!

Would love to talk to people that are also going in around the same date -

Brenda

Brenda,

We are lapband anniversary buddies. I was also banded Sept.26! Wishing you a healthy new life! :straight

Irisheyes123

Banded Sep.26,2007

Sorry I didn't see this post until now. I'm banded +3 days now and feeling pretty strange. It's still the general ache, but keeping stuff down is a challenge. Anything except Water seems to want to gurgle back up. I am sure this will subside, but a strange sensation for now.

Swelling is going down and have had a unexpected amount of energy the past 2 days. Walked a mile yesterday (that was too much) and .5 mile today. Will try to extend that a bit this week.

Go niners!!! Keep up the great work!!!

Way to go Chris! I can't believe you walked a MILE that close to surgery! I've been just strolling up and down my neighborhood. I think I may try to walk for a 1/2 hour tomorrow after my daughter goes to school. I find I tire easily - need to get my Protein in - just don't feel like eating it.

Are you eating only liquids post-op? My doc requires it - I know every doc is different. But if you are having trouble keeping things down it could be due to the swelling - I mean you were JUST banded this week!

Don't forget to get some rest to let your body heal. Good luck - although with your determination and will, you're not going to need any luck.

Brenda

Brenda,

We are lapband anniversary buddies. I was also banded Sept.26! Wishing you a healthy new life! :straight

Irisheyes123

Banded Sep.26,2007

Hey labband anniversary BUD! I love your name "Irish eyes"!

Hope you have great success too!

Brenda

September Finer Niners

Hi. I was banded on Sept 6th and have already lost 20 pounds. However, I am looking forward for my first fill as I am still starving!

I have been able to drink protein drinks, creamy chicken soup, jello and of course, lot of h2o. I don' have any gurgiling up, but it does hurt a little when I burp, like a pressure feeling. I am so excited!

Cleone:kiss2:

Brenda - I was also banded on 9/26 - how cool! I also gained weight while I was in the hospital and was so incredibly bummed when I stepped on the scale. Sound like you are doing well. I still how low energy at times but I am healing well and off the paid meds.

I just got banded on September 25th! Okay so maybe I managed to puke up EVERY pain med given to me, so there was a little (okay a LOT ) of pain for a bit but now I feel just a little sore...otherwise FABULOUS!

I am honestly sooo excited I got this done. And I can't wait to meet new friends that'll help me through it!

Smiles

Are you eating only liquids post-op? My doc requires it - I know every doc is different. But if you are having trouble keeping things down it could be due to the swelling - I mean you were JUST banded this week!

Don't forget to get some rest to let your body heal. Good luck - although with your determination and will, you're not going to need any luck.

Brenda

Bren,

Yeah, only liquids, popsicles and today I had hot cocoa and chicken broth. Something pseudo-salty or at least with some taste.

I've got to tell you that I'm going batty just "healing" - My wife is ready to kill me. I keep doing the dishes and cleaning the front room. I tried to explain to her that this is normally time I'd have been eating.

I do find that the burping (not the PB - I've had a few of those) but just the burping that feels a little like heartburn or just a bad belch - that's getting annoying.

I can't seem to find a comfortable way to sit/stand/lay where it's not a problem. Is there something I can take? I tried a tums the other day and I think I had too many (I had 2...) maybe if I take just 1/2?? Dunno.

Thanks for the kind words!! Honestly, my energy level hasn't been a problem - I've been too energetic to where I think my body has needed me to slow down. - but I'm just so damned excited about this new tool. I want to be healed and skinny like yesterday...

Hey to you luvtolaugh! I always say, "When Irish Eyes Are Smilin', they are usually up to something!" I do love to laugh, but not with 4 day old stitches. There is so much on these forums, still getting my feet wet and poking around different threads, figuring out what to read, where to post, it's a lil overwhelming. AND getting used to a new Notebook PC my hubby bought to use while I'm recouperating. Nice meeting you!

Irisheyes123

banded 9/26/07

hi all, i was banded on the 25th and am doing pretty well. i have been walking every day but mostly just around the neighborhood. i am having no problem with taking my pills but they just take forever to go down.

i got an infection in my arm from the iv so i am on antibiotics which is making me have a bit o diarrea so i need to drink more.

i have times when i am really hungry. went out to vitamin cottage today and got higher protein powder so that maybe some of these liquids will stay. i have been ok with yogurt but it seems to take me a long time to eat it. i bought a bunch of different cream soups so i hope that by adding protein powder they will stay.

i go back to work on thursday. glad to hear how you are all doing. anyone else besides me not weighing themselves. i threw out my scale a few years ago because i became so obsessive with it? i don't know if it is good or bad.

i do know i am losing weight so that what counts!

hang in there fellow september banders!:whoo: