Do you have a December Date?

[cher.56 0]

Hi, I was banded on Dec 15th too. The pain was more than I anticipated but getting better everyday. I was planning on going to work on Monday ~ is that realistic?

Cheryl

[sweetheart181 10]

Hi, I was banded on Dec 15th too. The pain was more than I anticipated but getting better everyday. I was planning on going to work on Monday ~ is that realistic?

Cheryl

I think it definately depends on what you do.I was banded on 12/12. I start work again tonight and I wish I had more time, but I work retail and it's almost xmas! hahaha

[molinomama 0]

I had my surgery on Thursday, Dec 18th. I have been keeping up with my liquids by having a drink constantly beside me and continually sipping. My doc's routine is 2 weeks Clear Liquids, 2 weeks full liquids and then 2 weeks soft foods. Right now, I am on 2 Protein Drinks a day, so I am trying to take them at "meal times", am and pm. So far so good. While I am sore, my real pain is that shoulder pain. It comes and goes - I am ready for it to be gone!! Thanks for all the good advice on this site - it made my preparation much saner.

[Stephanka917 0]

hi. my date is dec. 30th too. how are you doing?

I'm doing good- liquid diet is sorta' easy now that it has been a week. I'm having a little plate of Christmas Eve dinner tomorrow night, and I thought I would be more excited about it.. I guess I really am ready for this lifestyle change!

I had my pre-op with my regular Doc. yesterday- had perfect EKG and everything checked out great so I got the Green Light to proceed with the surgery! My Doc. put a lot of my fears to rest, so that is a relief! I suffer from anxiety to begin with, so that part has been hard.

How are you doing? Keep in touch!

~Stephanie:thumbup:

[sue in ne 1]

Molinomama,

My surgeon also has me on the same diet. the soft foods last 4 weeks. (i get to start that Dec 28th) . :crying:Occasionally think of chewing a steak- but i know that I'll eat steak again, soon.

[annjones 3]

Woohooo I got my band yesterday 12/23!!! My tummy is sore and I'm very thirsty, but everything was a breeze.

My doc and his team are wonderful, caring and compassionate.

[Florida Pete 1]

Woohooo I got my band yesterday 12/23!!! My tummy is sore and I'm very thirsty, but everything was a breeze.

My doc and his team are wonderful, caring and compassionate.

Congrats on being banded yesterday! Drink as much Water as you can right now. It's really going to help your recovery as well as help get rid of that thirst!

[sue in ne 1]

Annjones, Congrats!! hope you can enjoy some cider tomorrow!!

[pmcfarm 0]

Hi to all December Hotties...hope all of you were blessed this Christmas. I've only been on once since my surgery on 12/15. only because the past 1-1/2 wks. have been crazy busy. My recovery has gone smoothly. This Monday is my post-op visit & hopefully they staples will get removed, I also move from full liquids to mushies/soft foods. I am amazed at how 1 gulp of Fluid will instantly teach one to ALWAYS sip-sip-sip!!! Actually I'm also grateful for the first time in my life my "head hunger" is recognizable & controllable. God is good & His mercy & grace will always sustain us. MarilynC.

[heschete 0]

Im having a hard time getting the sip sip sip part. Im so used to chugging a bunch of Water at once. I can drink 8 oz in one drink! I can still drink alot at once and I dont feel a thing but I know once I start getting fills Im going to have to learn to sip asap.

[AuntGigi 0]

Hey there all you Holiday Hotties, I've been keeping up with your progress and sending you all positive thoughts and prayers! Glad to know you all are doing well :tongue2: Tomorrow morning Dec. 26th will be my turn to get banded, one of the last Hotties of the year! Anybody else crazy enough to do it the day after Christmas? Well, it's now or never, so wish me luck, and I'd appreciate some prayers too, please I'll check in with you all soon, Thanks, Gigi from Florida

[pmcfarm 0]

Gigi...I will be holding you in prayer!! Where are you in FL? I live in O'Brien, FL and was banded in Ocala. MarilynC.

PS. being banded on 12/26 isn't nearly as crazy as 2 wks. BEFORE Christmas (12/15)... Christmas dinner for me was ham & sweet potatoes (as in Gerber...to meet full liquid requirements!!!LOL)

Edited December 26, 2008 by pmcfarm

[AuntGigi 0]

Thanks Marilyn, I REALLY appreciate your prayers. I live in West Ft. lauderdale and having it done in Weston, Fl. nearby. I'll check back soon............Gigi

[AuntGigi 0]

Gigi...I will be holding you in prayer!! Where are you in FL? I live in O'Brien, FL and was banded in Ocala. MarilynC.

PS. being banded on 12/26 isn't nearly as crazy as 2 wks. BEFORE Christmas (12/15)... Christmas dinner for me was ham & sweet potatoes (as in Gerber...to meet full liquid requirements!!!LOL)

That's so funny! My Christmas dinner was clear broth, :tongue2: makes me wish I could have had the Protein Shakes I was drinking the last 2 weeks. I did lose 13lbs on that so it was some positive reinforcement along the way. I look forward to them again, ironic, the thing I was complaing about, I'd be glad to have right now! So, was the baby food any good?

[OneHotMama 0]

I'll be heading down to Mexico tomorrow to be banded on Saturday. I am SOOOOO nervous now,:tongue2: scared I guess. Just regular feelings for any surgery I assume. Not to concerned about not being able to eat, I think my head is ready for that. I don't post much but feel supported by reading everybody else's support! LOL, make sense? Basically, thanks for all the support you didn't even know you were giving!! Looking forward to all of us having a whole different outlook next year, what a great way to get it started!!!!