Hi Everyone!! This is my very first day of posting. I've been lurking and reading everyone else's messages for a couple of months now. I was banded yesterday (11-13) and I'm doing fine. My surgery was scheduled for 9:30 yesterday--had to be at the hospital at 7am. I was home by about 2:30pm. They kept me for a little while because my oxygen level was a little low (mostly because I have asthma). The Dr. prescribed something for pain and for nausea, but so far I've only taken Extra-Strength Tylenol (the liquid kind). They also stuck a sea-sick patch behind my right ear which I took off early this morning. I'm sitting here drinking coffee right now--so far no nausea and the Tylenol is managing the pain and soreness very well. No gas pain either. My surgeon and another from his practice did 9 band surgeries yesterday--they have 2 surgeons for each procedure. The bariatric office at the hospital called me a little while ago to see if I was ok. I can't say enough about the staff here in Louisville, KY. They are AWESOME!! I'm anxious to hear everyone else's stories--your posts are what has kept me calm the last few weeks!! Thanks to all and to everyone still waiting surgery, I wish the best of luck!! I hope everyone has as easy of a time as I have so far (knocking on wood!). Have a great day!! Bobbi :embarassed:

That is so exciting, I'm so glad you are doing so well. I was the same way no issues. I was banded Jan 15. 2007. Started at 259 and size 22-24 now I am 143 and size 8 pant as of yesterday. I'm not sure how to get your reply on the thread so if you need anything you can email me at sassierox@yahoo.com.

Thanks, Sassie--I have no idea what I'm doing on here. So I might have messed up on my post. I appreciate your reply. I'm so happy that I haven't had any problems so far!! And I'm glad your experience was a good one also. Sounds like you are doing GREAT!! Can't wait to start seeing more results myself. I lost 12 lbs just on the liquid diet for the 7 days prior to surgery. I figure that's a pretty good start!! Thanks again--and good luck to everyone else!! Bobbi

awesome job!!!! that is over 100lbs...you are it girl!!

:whoo::clap2:

What diet and exercise schedule were you following...

when I am banded I want to be just like you!!!

It's great to hear that you're doing so well-I'm going for my band on Monday. Excited and scared at the same time!

I was like that too, Lisa. I told my husband over the weekend that I was more worried because I WASN'T worried, but the day before the surgery I officially freaked out. My husband was laughing at me. The surgery goes so fast though that it will be over before you know it. I'm happy for you--for all of us!! It's definitely an exciting time!! Hang in there--I'll be thinking about you!!

Hi Bobbi-thanks so much! I started out so excited but I'm getting kind of scared now. It can't be worse than being fat and uncomfortable though. I really appreciate the words of encouragement and I hope you continue to do great! I'll let you know how this goes. Thanks so much for your response-it really helps!

Lisa