Hello everyone...I am being banded on April 10th. I am so excited! Seems like it's been forever to get to the countdown, but I think it'll be here before we know it!

Anyone else scheduled in April? We need to come up with a group name!

Carol

isn't this exciting!?! i feel so blessed to be doing so well...i hope everyone else is feeling good too!

my surgery was on 4/11 and although the first few days i felt like i couldn't get a good deep breath, that is really my only complaint! the surgery was a breeze. i had it on a friday and was back to school teaching 7th grade math on tuesday!

my incisions are mostly healed...the port incision has just one little spot left. i keep forgetting i just had surgery, that's how good i feel!

i got to start mushies this past wed., and i'm loving that! i'm having the most trouble not drinking with my meals (or shortly after). but i haven't had any nausea or anything like that at all! i've been warned that if i don't get enough protein, my hair will fall out...has anyone else heard of this? i don't have enough hair to lose any, so protein it will be!

blessings to you all...i hope you enjoy your journey as much as i'm enjoying mine!

Yes, I've heard that about hair falling out. There is another thread on it with a poll you should check out. Its less than half that have any loss, I think.

Glad to hear the recent surgery people are doing well.

I'm 18 days out and no longer need my blood pressure medicine.

My blood pressure is now the same as it was with the medicine.

Two less pill a day is great!

WOW Carol, in only 18 days?!!! That is amazing! And good for you!

Glad to hear the recent surgery people are doing well.

I'm 18 days out and no longer need my blood pressure medicine.

My blood pressure is now the same as it was with the medicine.

Two less pill a day is great!

I think I am in the same place. They cut my Lisinopril from 20 to 10mg after surgery and my BP right now (after walking 1.5 miles and mowing about an hour ago) is 106/63 which is obviously low.

Congratulations April Avengers!

I was banded on April 23rd at USC. I am feeling very well except for some gas discomfort. I am going back to work tomorrow. I have already lost like 6 pounds since my Wednesday and like 15 since my pre-op appt on April 10th. Am very glad to be eating cream of wheat, pudding and creamy soups. Not sure if I could handle another day of jello and broth!

Woohoo, I made it through all 8 pages of this thread! Now I feel like I know you all :huh2:

I was banded April 25th at TLBC in Toronto. Today is day 2 post op..I'm doing pretty good. Pretty sore, of course, but not too bad hunger wise. Just sipping and walking! And trying to keep my 4 little ones off of Mommy..lol.

Hello to all you fellow bandsters! April fools day was the band day for me. I have been pretty sucessful with the weight loss. I wieghed myself today 2 times and it said 205.8. 1 1/2 weeks ago it said 226. On the day after the surgery it said 238.9. I feel like Ive lost weight but I didnt think that much. I wont get on the scale until its been at least a week since doing it. I have heard its best to weigh yourself in the morning on an empty stomach. Also, always use the same scale. Anyway, I sure am happy with what I saw. I still have another week of mushy foods. Whats been hard is for me to accept compliments from coworkers. I keep wanting to downgrade the compliment and say somthing against myself after they say somthing nice. I have got to learn to just say "Thank You".

Cant figure out how to put a new ticker up!

Well tomorrow is my surgery, April 29, 2008, I'm looking forwarded in joining the April bunch. I'll keep you updated on my journey. I'm having surgery by Dr. Felts, in Richardson, TX. I'll talk with you all hopefully tomorrow to let you know how it went.

Shirl

Bunkey, you go to tickerfactory.com and type in your password and click on "update ticker" it brings up the fill-in-the-blanks screen like in the original set up, and you just enter your new info.

I CANT WAIT TO BREAK THE 200 LB MARK!!!!!!!! Its been soooooooooooo long!!

Hi Shirl,

Good luck with everything. I will pray for your successful surgery and speedy recovery!

Keep us posted.

PHWMN

I checked in at 5am on 4/23. They immediately gave me pain meds orally to relax me and it worked! I had a couple friends stop in that I barely remember being there. The hardest part was getting my IV in I guess it took 4 tries. They wheeled me into surgery at 7:45 am and wheeled me out at 8:30. Before they woke me up the surgeon said they gave me alot of anti nausea meds and extra pain meds.... so when I woke up I didn't feel anything didn't even realize I had surgery other than I was sleepy from the meds. I slept it off for 5 hours then got up to use the restroom. I havent looked back once. I am not in any discomfort now from the incisions but I am afraid to put jeans on and have it rub on the incisions ;(

I haven't felt hungry once since surgery. I am sure that will fade but for now I will enjoy it. I have an Allergen 10CC band with 0 in it right now.

I wish everyone a speedy and hungerless recovery :wink2:

I'm scheduled for tomorrow and I'm so nervous. Can anyone tell me what I should have at my bed side. I currently have Crystal Light, Spring Water, Liquid Tylenol, Liquid Vitamins, Pillows and the remote controll. What am I missing?

I'm scheduled for tomorrow and I'm so nervous. Can anyone tell me what I should have at my bed side. I currently have Crystal Light, Spring Water, Liquid Tylenol, Liquid Vitamins, Pillows and the remote controll. What am I missing?

The only other thing I recommend is a heating pad, the prescription drugs (which I'm sure you'll get tomorrow) and a supportive helper to fetch things. I have used the recliner up until last night and it just seems easier to get up and out of.

Don't be nervous.. I know that's easier said than done but it will be over before you know it.

Wishing you the best!! Keep us updated when you feel up to it!