Hi!! Is anyone getting banded in August? I'm getting banded August 1st. Maybe we can share our stories & successes and be there for each other if needed. Thanks!! Good luck to all!!

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Am brand new to this web site and dont know how all this works. I was banded 8-5. Physically I am feeling okay now that the horrible gas pains have passed but am still an emotional train wreck. I have yet to get a "full feeling" after eating.

I was told once that if you over eat with the band you will vomit because you can't stretch your pouch. Is this correct?

If someone would be so kind as to give me guidance with the website and share their eating experiences I would be very greatful.

Thanks again.

Congrats on your new band! You can vomit if what your eating gets stuck. I would probably start a new tread for that question since all of us are still on liquids, mushy's or waiting to be banded in the next two weeks.

But, we can definitely help out in giving some support! How much protein are you getting in a day.

I was banded on the 4th and so far am doing awesome!

I had my first post-op appt yesterday and it was well, the surgeon is letting me go back to work on Monday. Good thing as I tend to go a little crazy sitting around doing nothing!

I'm down approx 15 lbs from leaving the hospital and was cleared for light exercise this week and anything I want next week. So last night I was off and walking! Did 30 minutes of Cardio walking... (my poor bassett hound was with me) and will do the same today. Next week I'm starting the couch to 5 k and hope to run my first 5K this fall!!! I can't believe how excited I am!!!:biggrin:

Andrea,

I am sure I am not far from you ... if you need anything please let me know I would be happy to help you. I am week post op now and feeling great. I am actually working from home today and will be back on the road come Monday. Good Luck today! I will be thinking of you

Hi band sisters, well i just did it. I was banded 8/13/08 at 10am by dr rantis at the kane center. It was a breeze. Don't get me wrong. I know i had surgery - i feel it, but nothing like i though it would be. I spent one night in the hospital and asked for pain med's, mostly to ward off any pain the day of surgery. The next morning i was walking a marthon around the nurses station - 11 times at once. I did that maybe four times, it helps get the gas out - both ways. I stayed on the clear liquid diet the day i came home and just started on full liquids. I had 4oz ensure high protein with no problem. So far so good. I'll keep you posted. Goodbody out

Congratulations premierno1 that was great weight loss. I been walking short walks around the block each evening with my husband. I will be glad when I can do more. Have fun back at work next week.

Hi to all my soon to be new thin bandster's!! I just got banded on 8/13/08 and everything went well, PRAISE GOD! I see a lot of weight loss ticker's that show weight loss pre op and i'm jut assuming that's because some of you were on a liquid diet prior to your surgery? I would like to know how much weight loss for those of you that have been banded for a few weeks now? I know it's bonus weight but, it's still weight coming off

and very motivating to read the success stories! I'm thrilled that i've taken charge of my life and that i found this wonderful support group! Many blessings and looking forward to getting to know and share this journey!

Welcome Jenecye.... We are almost neighbors. Who did your surgery?

I am out in Avondale, right by PIR

Hi AZlife!

I had my surgery done by Dr. Terry Simpson on 8/13 at Spec Surg Ctr. I'm on my 3rd day of liquids and not losing weight yet! I see you had your surgy on 8/8 have you lost any weight since surgy date? How many calories are you having? Who banded you? Yes- i'm out in Mesa/Gilbert borderline.

Hi, Jenecye!

I haven't weighed since before I was banned last Friday, I trying to hold off until I see Dr. Villares next Friday. I think it will be fun to see after two week period. I am doing three protein shakes a day, cream soup and some sf jello. I haven't actually totalled out the calories. But I am so full it is hard to get in my three shakes. It great to find people so close to home to share experiences with.:thumbup:

I couldn't wait any longer to weigh myself! At my pre-op assessment on 31st July I was 106.6kg. started Pre-op diet of low carb and low fat on 4th aug and Was banded on 11th Aug. Have now weighed on 15th Aug and i'm done to 101.3kg!!!! :biggrin2:

Would love to know how much was due to the diet and the band bt even so i'm chuffed to bits with that in only 11 days!!!

Only another 42kg to go lol :thumbup:

Hi to all my soon to be new thin bandster's!! I just got banded on 8/13/08 and everything went well, PRAISE GOD! I see a lot of weight loss ticker's that show weight loss pre op and i'm jut assuming that's because some of you were on a liquid diet prior to your surgery? I would like to know how much weight loss for those of you that have been banded for a few weeks now? I know it's bonus weight but, it's still weight coming off

and very motivating to read the success stories! I'm thrilled that i've taken charge of my life and that i found this wonderful support group! Many blessings and looking forward to getting to know and share this journey!

Hello Jenecye! Congrats on your band! I'm only 9 days post op, but I can report my weight loss. I lost 9 pounds on the pre-op diet and have lost another 9 since surgery for a total of 18. I'm sure it will slow down once I go on mushies...but it's nice to see the numbers go down :thumbup:. I'm glad you asked the question. It will be encouraging to hear how everyone is doing!

Here's to ALL of us!!!

I had my surgery on the 6th, have lost 8 pounds since surgery. I have been on mushies for 3 days now.

Thanks to all who responded so quickly!!

In the information packets i received from my doctor's office they advised NOT to stress on weight loss during recovery period but, it's still nice to know that some of us are losing as we're starting out on this journey and it does help to know that i may be down another 1lb today when i go to eat my SF jell-o or my Tomato soup! I can't wait for my first adjustment...i'm sooo skipping ahead but, enjoying this moment as well for reflection and how i got here, where i'm headed, and how i'm going to get to goal...Can i get a Amen and Hallelujiah!! ..LOL! :thumbup:

Hi to all my soon to be new thin bandster's!! I just got banded on 8/13/08 and everything went well, PRAISE GOD! I see a lot of weight loss ticker's that show weight loss pre op and i'm jut assuming that's because some of you were on a liquid diet prior to your surgery? I would like to know how much weight loss for those of you that have been banded for a few weeks now? I know it's bonus weight but, it's still weight coming off

and very motivating to read the success stories! I'm thrilled that i've taken charge of my life and that i found this wonderful support group! Many blessings and looking forward to getting to know and share this journey!

We have started weighing on Friday's in August 2008 Bandster's Thread. The girls from Australia start a new one ever Friday (Today was our second weigh in), check it out. And welcome to the August All-Stars!:thumbup: