Well i didn't post before because this was my 3rd shot at getting approved and didn't know if it would happen.. But it did. and I will be getting banded in the morning by Dr. Fielding at NYU.

I too am being banded tomorrow!!!

It is scary and exciting at the same time.

Good Luck and I pray for an easy recovery.

I'm being banded tomorrow as well! God's speed to you both!

Good luck tomorrow!! Hang it there....you'll do fine.

I am home, banded yesterday. Went well. Will write when feeling better with details..

Nice that they got you scheduled so fast NYGMEN. I was banded by his wife, Dr. Ren also at NYU.

Good luck to all of you!!!

This was my 3rd shot.. Aetna turned me down in Aug 07 and Oct 07 because they didn't like the Doctors note about the diet. Picked up United the first of the year and the approved me. It's been almost a year since i started this so I'm glad it's almost here. One has bump in the road. I may get bumped to Friday morning from Thursday afternoon. thats no big deal as long at it gets done and all goes well...

Dr. Ren is great. She did a family members band and the have been doing great.

I think the morning might be better for you. I don't know if I would like waiting around until the afternoon to be banded.

Well I made it... Dr. Fielding @ NYU did my surgery friday morning and I got home this afternoon. I did need the pain meds but that took care of most of the pain. I can tell each day will be better. I'm glad I made it and look forward to what's to come.. I'll post more about what everything in a few days...

congratulations!!

get some rest, sip your clear liquids and post your experiences when you're able to. great job!!!

Thanks.. I feel even better today. Just went for my first walk around the block.. Drinking my thinned out shakes ( cut it with skim milk ) and Crystal light. I have not felt hungry one bit.

Hey, I was banded with you guys on Friday. How long are you on clear liquids? Are you on clear liquids? And when do you move to pureed foods. I'm supposed to move to purred foods today, but I think that I will call the nutritionist first to check it out. Glad everyone is doing fine. I've only had to take pain meds twice since I got home on Sat am. Usually at night after the long day.

Have a good day,

Amy

Wow...that's quick to move to mushies. These doctors all vary so much it's hard to keep track of what we're suppsed to do next. I was banded to 17th, did clear liquids for 2 days, back to Optifast (3/day) with a creamy/strained Soup option, and start mushies at 2 weeks post-op which is this Thursday for me....YAY.

glad to hear you're recovering really well from your band on Friday...that's wonderful! Don't try to do too much for the first week....let your body heal. My port in the only sore area still....wondering when that will stop bugging me? Probably never right?

Oh well....

They have me on thinned out shakes, clear liquids and Crystal light for the first few days and then after about a week i can try some Soups put in the food Process. So far so good.

I'm going to take a short walk today and rest for a lot of the day. Going back to work Thursday or Friday so i want to be ready for that.