Who's Getting Banded in July?

[Blaze21 5]

Tomorrow is the big day and I'm nervous as hell

[Mommy.ArmyWife 6]

Me too! I keep worrying my liver will be too big, since I've cheated on the pre-op diet. However, I know that, as my BMI is lower than 40, my liver shouldn't be HUGE to begin with. My doctor said to just keep it healthy, and that the liquids are not all that important until afterward! It was a relief to hear that!

[orea15 0]

Yeah, I still have over 3 weeks to go and I am stressing about my testing this week, and the Optifast diet, and then there is the whole other issue of what will my gynecologist say about a completely different problem... and, oh, you name it.

I am SO ready to get several months past this! But one day at a time is how we have to play it.

Let's all take a few deep breaths and try to relax a bit. Lots of other people have done this and we can, too.

Orea

[lynlynkr 0]

Congratulations to last weeks surgical folks, good luck to this weeks surgical success stories, and let's get to next week!!! I am ready for my turn.

Although my doctor did not say I had to do a liquid diet pre op, I decided to do it anyway. (Call me crazy I know) It has been 36 hours - Yikes this is hard. I want to loss 5-10 prior to surgery, so together we drink our Protein shakes and sip our soup! Sippers unit.

You are all keeping me going.

[orea15 0]

Wow, doing it voluntarily! Good for you. I wouldn't, but I have to anyhow.

Orea

[AmyWA 0]

Guess who got her band today?? I did! I did!

Just thought I'd pop in with an update. Everything went well. The port area basically hurts like a mutha, but there's no pain at all from the other incisions. And no real gas pain. I took Gas X as soon as I got back to my hotel room, though

I'm not gonna sugarcoat the pain thing...there is a good deal of pain, but nothing unbearable, and I've been able to nap off and on. I don't really have any complaints. And while I don't know firsthand, I figure having a baby is much worse.

The port/incision doesn't hurt when i'm lying down or sitting in a chair...just when I'm trying to get up...or when i'm standing. All in all it could be so much worse, though. And the heating pad feels good.

I haven't eaten in 24 hours and it will be another 15 or so (after my swallow test in the morning)...but I've never looked so forward to Tomato Soup in my entire life!!

Okay, this was just a newbie update. If anyone has any questions that I now may be able to answer, feel free to drop me a note.

Amy

[thatDEgirl 1]

Guess who got her band today?? I did! I did!

Just thought I'd pop in with an update. Everything went well. The port area basically hurts like a mutha, but there's no pain at all from the other incisions. And no real gas pain. I took Gas X as soon as I got back to my hotel room, though

I'm not gonna sugarcoat the pain thing...there is a good deal of pain, but nothing unbearable, and I've been able to nap off and on. I don't really have any complaints. And while I don't know firsthand, I figure having a baby is much worse.

The port/incision doesn't hurt when i'm lying down or sitting in a chair...just when I'm trying to get up...or when i'm standing. All in all it could be so much worse, though. And the heating pad feels good.

I haven't eaten in 24 hours and it will be another 15 or so (after my swallow test in the morning)...but I've never looked so forward to Tomato Soup in my entire life!!

Okay, this was just a newbie update. If anyone has any questions that I now may be able to answer, feel free to drop me a note.

Amy

YAY!! Here's to a quick recovery and much success!!

[melaniematters 0]

I just scrape in 31st July is the big day.

[suzie-ny 0]

The not even drinking part at this point seems like it would be unbearable. Aren't you starving? How are you handling it? Can you have Water?

[orea15 0]

Congratulations, Amy and Banditmel! :-)

[BeverlyDiane 0]

Congratulations all who are now banded. I hope you are doing well. Please keep posting and let us know how it went and how you are feeling. To those of us still waiting, our time is coming quickly! :biggrin:

[joiful 0]

Today is day 4 for me. Still not doing as well as I thought. My intistines are still not making their own gas and still in pain. Can't find any doctors to see me that does Lap Band surgery. They all suggested going to the ER. I am sure if I go to the ER my insurance will not pay for it so I am going to wait 1 more day. I have absolutely no restriction and can swallow pills and eat anything. Any one else have this? I am starting to kick myself for not looking into better places to have Lap Band than Bajanor where I went.

Hope every one else is doing well!

Edited July 8, 2008 by joiful

[Dalene 0]

I can now say I will be banded in July the 28th to be exact.:biggrin:

[vonnegutk 9]

I can now say I will be banded in July the 28th to be exact.:biggrin:

Hi Dalene

You and I share a July 28 Band-date! Congratulations! I know you will do great and I am happy to know someone who shares the same date with me. Let's keep in touch.

TAD MEYER

[j_holm07 0]

My surgery is tomorrow!!!! I have NEVER been so nervous in my life!

Josh

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Band Date: July 9th, 2008

Surgeon: Dr. Jeff Baker

Insurance: Medica

Heaviest Weight: 315.5

Current Weight: 299 lbs.

Goal Weight: 190 lbs.

Freedom is only a word until it is upheld by the roots of its meaning….. GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE JULY BANDSTERS!!