Hi I am new to the site. I had my band placed on 9/25/08. I waited a long time to get it done. I made it through okay. I went home late that eveing. My only problem has been the awful gas. It is getting better. Still on stage one of the diet, which is clear liquids. Not to bad. I am looking forward to chatting with everyone as we take this journey:sleep:

I am having my surgery 10/8/08 next wednesday alittle nervous were you?:thumbup:

I was a little nervous, but I had done a lot of research so I knew what to expect. Good luck to you.

Hey there! I was banded 9-25 too!

I'm feeling alright. My port area seems to be more sore then it was earlier.???

Micoak- Don't worry we all have felt that way. I was so nervous when I found out because they only gave me a weeks notice and I felt ill-prepared going into the surgery. Don't worry this is such a common procedure the doc could more than likely do it with their eyes closed(hopefully not though). Also I did not have to go through the nutritionist for my insurance either and that scared me I felt like I really wasn't sure if I could actually succeed without the proper training but so far so good. You just hang in there and remember that it is all worth it. Good luck!

Hey there! I was banded 9-25 too!

I'm feeling alright. My port area seems to be more sore then it was earlier.???

Did they tell you where your port is? Is it under one of your incisions or just somewhere else. I have no idea where my port is, however I have one spot that is sore and there isnt an incision there. it is near the center of my stomach and at the waist line...not where I had heard they put it. Can you feel it?

I am having my surgery 10/8/08 next wednesday alittle nervous were you?:thumbup:

Of course! everyones nervous! You wouldn't be human if you weren't :-)

I would start thinking about it & get myself saying " what if ". I just couldn't over think it lol! I did have about 2 days when i said I don't need surgery to do this/ then I realized YES I do! I have gained & lost 100's of pounds in my life. This is the best thing I've ever done!:drool: