Howdy all!

I hope this post finds everyone doing well! I was just checking in on all those who got the band so far this month! How are you feeling? Getting any better? When do you plan to go back to work?

I had my band put on Jan. 16th and I think I feel the best today that I have so far :biggrin:. I am going back to work tomorrow but only half days the first two. Thought I would ween myself back into it. I go back and see my doctor on Thursday and I can't wait! I want him to give me the thumbs up on driving again!!! I hope ya'll have a wonderful day out there! Stay warm <brrrr> and will chat soon! Peace to you and yours ~Laurinda~

Hi Laurinda,

I was banded on 15th in Sydney. It has been HOT here, so spending a lot of time indoors with the fan on.

I'm still a little sore and feeling weak from my liquid diet. Day 1 and 2 were pretty awful, Day 3 and 4 were heaps better, but day 5 was fairly ordinary. Hopefully today will be better and I'll get some sleep!

Bless your heart, hot and feeling the effects of surgery! How long do you have to be on the liquid diet? I have been on mushy like food since yesterday,not that I have eaten much but the calories sure did make me feel better! I sure hope you can sleep tonight! For me I spent a few nights in a recliner and that helped! Good -Luck to you! ~Laurinda~

I went back to work a week after surgery, and now I realize I should have taken the full two weeks, so take it slow.

Chrisann <pretty name> did you find yourself tired alot? I am having a hard time with that. It's like I do something small and need a break! I am glad I am going back to work half days the first two!!

I got my procedure done on January 12 and went back to work on the 15th. But I had to talk it really slow.

I had surgery on Tuesday the 15th and went back to work for half the day Friday the 18th. I am fine, feel fine, and would be 100% better if they would let me Eat mushies. My appt is Wednesday and I am hoping he will let me eat oatmeal or something. Have lost 9# since Tuesday and all body functions are working:) But I AM STARVING!!! Today I was salivating over the food coupons in the Sunday Paper. Diane

I'm always tired. I've been having a nap in the afternoon. I'm on liquids for another week

I slept in my bed ok since the first night - it was just last night that I struggled - I think the low calories gave me really wierd dreams and kept waking me up!

Hi I had my surgery on the 10th and am on a liquid diet for another three weeks. I will go back to work on Thursday ( I am a teacher,and we have had five weeks holidays, so that is the normal day for us all to return to work here).

I am still achy on my port side whenever I try to lie down turn iover in bed or get into my car. I tried to stop the pain meds for a few nights, but last nght I decided I still need them and slept really well. Still getting shoulder ache from time to time and very bloated.

hiya

banded onthe 16th and doing ok except for port incision pain. sleeping ok though, but glad to hear someone else is getting these weird dreams! i am used to nightmares, but these are off the planet!!

not back to work til the 29th... couldnt even contemplate it. feel a bit lightheaded a lot of the time, have put that down to virtually no intake, only had Protein drink for the first time yesterday

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just had surgery the 17th and feel good. I've been really tired, and like the others have said...it's probably from the lack of calories. Today is the first day back on Optifast. I was supposed to have 3, but have only had one so far. Port site is really sore and the bruise is gross. The other 5 are healing nicely though. I will be on Optifast for 2 weeks (starting today) and then hopefully on to mushies. No regrets yet...I'm just anxious to start seeing the weight come off. I want to meet a summer goal that I have set for myself. Best wishes to all of you fellow January Bandsters!!! Keep to your diets and we'll all be here for support along the way.

Hi every one, I am also tired a lot. I got out of bed this morning and felt like I could have gone straight back again. It doesn't help that my husband and I are both late night owls either. I think our bodies just need some time to heal and anaesthetic can certainly take it out of you as well. Keep up the good work every one.

Saleel22

HEY Saleel22! I am tired alot and really thought I would be over it by now. I go back and see the surgeon Thursday for my one week check-up and I am gonna find out how dang long this should last! :tongue: I am a night owl too and went back to work today sooooo we shall see how I am tomorrow <laughing> Lordie one day at a time!

Hi guys,

Today (day 7) I feel fantastic! I went to the Dr to take my dressings off this morning and they look great - I would be suprised if you can see a scar. I went shopping and basically had a good time.

Hope you all feel better with more energy, I think I just got past the hungry weak feeling.

Jen

Dec 31- Chrisann (honorary member of the Jan 08 bandsters)

Jan 1- HAPPY NEW YEARS! Starting the year off right!

Jan 2- phowell, Megmarie21, Gingerbug(Victoria), jengland, racetrackweary, rainbowme2(Bunny), RT, jojokitty

Jan 3-WOWOX7, Woodsy,momto3, Mommamare, nancy52,AnneElliot, ovahkummer

Jan 4- KUgirl, steviegene, SuzanneG, Songinmysoul, sleclerc (shirley), WendyRae, MamaJava

Jan 5- texasbandster

Jan 6

Jan 7- CallmeJim, comepickmeup, NukeChik, mamato3, kintime, Shell, destined2befree, babedoe4, ch4251,

Jan 8- Fat&thrifty(and husband Joe), itz me, faa31, crackedpepper, flipbarnett, Joanna240, rustymarie, gingydilly, seajules

Jan 9– Redtulips3, FLMan, TachaBaby505, Lillyanne_M, CJV

Jan 10- luvsrocks, Hilary, Jen25bl, jtag10_4, Char1007, Pizzaman citygirl4616

Jan 11- brez1015, Tmusicmaker123, Poopsie, Ready2JustDoIt, B-Man, ganigirl6, Ms.BearKat11

Jan 12- jen6740

Jan 13

Jan 14- CoreynVA, acalpn, srbanker(Suzanne), grayl, cnukaya, Jessthat, Deedle, thinner-or-bust, gilliebean, greeniiii, mitch, WestCoastFatGuy

Jan 15- Travelology, Dianegoe, poodlecamper, LKM, greeneyez

Jan 16- Kathy, Saleel, back2reality, Cherry_Blue, Dazzle, nadean, with his help, Laurinda; Pikedafoe, Ms.Toya, SMR100

Jan 17- SJK, Alfie, L.A., lwood, tweenwaters, Laurieloo, kcintx,mia31771

Jan 18- RuthE?, shanarene

Jan 19

Jan 20

Jan 21- mo7293 (Maureen), graham, lee41

Jan 22- purplegoddess, DPJDMOM, bcgates, AmyMT, bcgates, BensonRN

Jan 23- min, Ang1982 (Angela) Tigger_Shorty (Rose), WhirlWinds

Jan 24- holleyhobby,jst4kel,kimmycrs, Somogyi1, rakes4321, RomeGA3, Road_King

Jan 25- Noni(Mary), htay73il (Hope), Thor, rakes4321(Amy), khoffman (Karen) Diane - south fla

Jan 26- Louise (London)

Jan 27

Jan 28- kawanabear(Kalonda), crystalcml, blg200200, justtjohn, PeachesPJ, kpoincon, ANewDayForRose

Jan 29- Milton 5a (Lauren, UK, 21)

Jan 30- PortuguesePrincess(Stephanie),Amberwaves(Amber), Tamika(taismommy), jaycee

Jan 31- SarahT1982, lkgrubb, sexymama __________________

Hi Jen, That's great. you must be feeling better if you went shopping. I took my coverings off yesterday and the steri strips off today. My wounds look pretty good. I think they will heal very well, shame I have a great patchwork of other scars there though lol.

Saleel22