Just got my surgery date - July 2nd! Who else is getting in July?

Susan, It is a little puffy knot right at the top of the long port scar.

I live in Florence Al. About 2 Hour to my Dr. We got to go to Birimgham

Al mon. My Husband is very sick. 2 years ago he had cancer in his voice box. With treatment it when away they said, He had test last week and it has come back. So for the next few week my mind will be on him.

He was even to sick to go with me when I had surg. We need alot of

prayers.Thank everyone For your support. And a special thanks to

you Susan

Love, Mackie

I'm so sorry about your spouse. I am a cancer survivor and I know all the feelings that come with it. You are in our prayers.

I wish your husband well and you also.

Orea did you have you have your band yet?

Mackie, I'm praying for you and your husband. The puffy part just above your port incision is probably your port. It's not always directly underneath the scar.

Joiful, I'm going in next Wednesday. My preop appointment yesterday went well, so all is in place for B-Day. :-) Thanks for asking!

Orea

Mackie, I will keep you and your husband in my prayers as well!!!!

I am 3 weeks out and feel really good. I haven't lost any more weight even though I have at least cut our 2,000 calories a day. So that part is disappointing but I know it will have to come off sooner or later. So I will weight. Still haven't had my favorite ice cream and that was the hugest problem for me. That has been over 4 weeks.

I sometimes go home and go to bed and my husband has to come to my location and close his to cover my place which is busier. Watch out all July Banders don't let the heat get you. I did that last week end and have to leave about got sick and went to bed. So I think after surgery it is harder for you body to handle the heat.

I'm so glad to hear you are feeling good.

It's probably more difficult to keep hydrated, and you need extra fluids in the heat. I'm glad you are listening to your body's needs. :-)

Orea

Hi: I was banded July 23 by Robert Quaid at the Harmony Surgery Center in Fort Collins, Colorado. I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Quaid or the Surgery Center!

The surgery was incredibly easy: I was in the OR from about 11:30am until about 12:30pm; finally roused myself from the anesthesia about 5:30pm; and was walking the halls that same evening. I've had very little discomfort (no pain) and the only problem really was that the pain meds prescribed that I took once I got home made me sick to my stomach. I'm not even taking Tylenol now. The surgery center was wonderful: one nurse per patient and only five rooms: the staff was very attentive and supportive -- all the nurses signed a get well card that they gave me when I left! I would very highly recommend Dr. Quaid and the Harmony Surgical Center.

Two things surprised me: I was very hungry after the surgery! And the hunger lasted until today (day four after surgery) when I started eating baby cereal and yogurt. The other surprise was that I came home weighing two pounds MORE than when I went into surgery! I know it's due to all the IV fluids etc but still....!

Please don't worry about your upcoming bandings; I hope you all have as easy a time as I have. Best luck to everyone!

Me and my husband are getting banded July 28th, happy birthday to me

hey since someone is always posting on here can someone tell me where you are susposed to put the html code for the weightloss ticker so it can show up when I post? I looked on the signature page and I cant figure it out.. thanks.. I know I am lame :tt2:

When you complete your ticker, or update it, if you are using the same place I did, toward the bottom of the page you'll see several boxes of text with labels. You want the box that says "bbCode". Copy the text that is in the box and paste it into your sig file area. Check it with the preview function. I seem to recall that the HTML URL tags showed up, so I removed them and then everything looked fine.

Hope this helps!

Orea

Hi San Diego Susan!

I was banded 24th of July. I am new here and it has helped a lot reading what everyone else is going through...I know I'm not alone in this journey! I am still quite sore but each day gets a little better!

orea,

thanks for your help I was using the wrong code!! right place , wrong code.. :tt2:

also those who have yet to be banded and those with gas pains.. walk walk walk!! I was banded yesterday and had horrible gas pains and I forced myself to walk.. in the evening I was up walking every 30-45 mins and I would stop and drink hot liquids along the way. and then last night I was up every 2-3 hours with the pain and I walked and drank and today Praise God its so much better.. its still there mildly and I still need to walk.. but its not killing me like before!.. just a little advice.. when they say walk.. walk!:biggrin2:

orea,

thanks for your help I was using the wrong code!! right place , wrong code.. :tt2:

also those who have yet to be banded and those with gas pains.. walk walk walk!! I was banded yesterday and had horrible gas pains and I forced myself to walk.. in the evening I was up walking every 30-45 mins and I would stop and drink hot liquids along the way. and then last night I was up every 2-3 hours with the pain and I walked and drank and today Praise God its so much better.. its still there mildly and I still need to walk.. but its not killing me like before!.. just a little advice.. when they say walk.. walk!:biggrin2:

I agree. Another tip..... Gas X Strips. It really helps the bloating and gas. I was banded 7/16 and I have been taking one in the morning and one in the evening.

Wow- I'm down 18 pounds in 3 weeks! It's a great feeling...but I am SO hungry. I'm on day 8 of my post-op diet and really struggling with the boring jello and protein shakes. But other than that, I feel good. Took my doggie to the park today and ran errands like normal! I can't believe that I was in surgery this time 8 days ago :tt2:

Anyway- hope everyone is doing well. I really love our group and I love to see how everyone is progressing. The good thing is that we are all in this together :biggrin2:

Much love.

I'm so sorry about your spouse. I am a cancer survivor and I know all the feelings that come with it. You are in our prayers.

I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. You both will be in my prayers.