Anyone want to join the list? I am being banded on July 28th 2005. I will keep an eye on this list and add names as needed. Those in RED are banded woohoo!!!~Mandy

July Names and Dates:

01) Laura H July 1st

02) sunshyne July 2nd

03) teamsura July 5th

04) loreli July 5th

05) Barbaraann July 5th

06) Joyce in VA July 6th

07) Seppi July 11th

08) Tapestri July 11th

09) swilliams2312 July 12th

10) JulyBandster July 12th

11) CYNDEL July 13th

12) bp31413 July 13th

13) Dianechef July 14th

14) Mr Tink July 15th

15) Teerock July 15th

16) IVAN708 July 18th

17) wannabsmall July 19th

18) DeeJay July 20th

19) Lu Ann July 20th

20) susu July 20th

21) Loobie July 20th

22) txbldhnds July 20th

23) Kim McNeely July 20th

24) Niecie July 21st

25) Jen RN July 22nd

26) hopefull July 22nd

27) mousecrazy July 22nd

28) seekingtheband July 22nd

29) hopetobebanded July 22nd

30) Bronson90 July 22nd

31) YELLOW ROSE July 22nd

32) Primadonah July 23rd

33) Geeta July 25th

34) beautifultina July 26th

35) Kari July 26th

36) michelleh July 26th

37) Anwyn July 26th

38) 2aslimmerme July 27th

39) sandj21598@yaho July 27th

40) micki July 27th

41) Takiesha July 27th

42) bernadette July 28th

43) Piercedqt78 July 28th

44) sandie1958 July 29th

45) pamstransky July 29th

46) justbeingme July 29th

Hi Everyone!

I'm getting banded July 26th (9 days left). I'm excited,but scared at the sametime. For the folks who have already been through this can you tell me; do you feel the band all the time? Does it feel different when you have hiccups or sneeze? Is it difficult to adjust to the fact that you have a foreign object in your body? This is my last week of being 'me', and getting more nervous as the hours pass. I guess it doesn't help either, that my husband had to leave on a three week business trip this morning, and my 'ROCK' won't be at my side.

I'm also getting banded on the 26th. I'm so excited!!

Count me in -- I'm getting banded tomorrow in Missouri! I'm scared -- this will change everything. I'm hungary--this 'clear liquids' is a drag! For those of you that have recently been banded, how much pain were you in and for how long? What kinds of foods were you able to start eating, and how soon after surgery? I'm so grateful to those 'that have gone before us' and are willing to share their experiences! Thank you.

At first the problem with me was trying to wake up. The meds for nausea kept me knocked out. I kept saying "And I volunteered for this". The day after surgery was the same so I don't remember much. It did hurt. I think it was a little worse than my gallbladder surgery. By the third day I was much better. The port area was somewhat sore and getting up and down out of bed was hard but other than that it was manageable. Each day got easier and by day 5 I was feeling very little pain just some soreness. When I got a little hungry some liquids protein shakes did the trick. Hope this helps.

Hey all of us July banders! There are so many! I just want to say good luck to everyone, and I will be eagerly watching the boards for news of your surgery and progress! I am proud of everyone for being brave and courageous, and for keeping such great attitudes! Hugs to all, Cindy

Hi everyone! I began my fasting diet today and my surgery is scheduled for July 26th. How long does everyone else have to fast? I just had my first Protein drink and let's just say it's going to be a long week. 8-) It'll all be worth it though!

I'm so glad I stumbled on this site - I feel so much better knowing I'm not alone. Good luck to everyone!

Hi, Ann! First, welcome! Second, congratulations! We are starting out at approx. the same weight...but you've lost quite a lot since your starting weight, so you're further along than I am.

You'll love reading and learning here, and the support is tremendous! My pre-op doesn't sound as strict as a lot of other people...I can have fruit and oatmeal for breakfast, then a protein drink, then 1 serving protein and 1 serving green vegetable for dinner, and another protein drink. I am doing different things...like somedays I have had the pro drink for breakfast, tomato and egg for lunch, and pro drink for dinner, etc. I am losing weight, but want to wait til surgery pre-weight before I change my ticker!

Glad to have you with us! Cindy

Hi, my Band Date is in 2 days!! July 21st at 9:00 a.m. & I am nervous! Not about the surgery, but about after. Am I going to be in alot of pain?

Highest weight-252

weight now-232

Surgery date 7/21/05

Dr. Darin Minkin

Niecie, well, you are being banded one day before me, so I can't answer about pain...put that in the search feature, and see what you come up with...what I've read here is that it seems to be pretty individual...some people were wiped out for a week, and some were shopping the next day. I'm just hoping for something in between!:laugh All the luck in the world with your surgery! Glad you found this site, it has been immensely helpful to me! Cindy

I will be banded the 28th also Mandy so...see you there!

Hi Mousecrazy,

Thanks for the encouragement. Yeah, I am glad that I found this sight, also. I have been reading it for about a month now & almost every question that I have thought of has been answered here. It is Awesome. And I know that no one can tell me how I am going to feel, but just having someone answer back is helpful, ya know? Good luck on your surgery. too.

Good luck to you both. Let me know how it all goes! My paper work is being pulled together then off to the insurance company.

I bet you'll both do great!

Hello All,

I'm scheduled for pre-op Friday, July 22 and surgery on the 23rd. This is my last hope. I'm afraid I'll be the only person in the world that this doesn't work for. Anyone one else feel like that??

Thanks for the encouragement Mousecrazy! I'll be sending good thoughts your way on the 22nd! Where is everyone going for their surgery? I'm having mine at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Their program is relatively new, but I've had several other surgeries there and their staff is wonderful.

p.s. Is anyone else nesting? I can't seem to stop organizing closets and paperwork. Must be all the nervous energy...

I'm not nesting, but what is strange is that I am not hungry! My doc doesn't make his patients do the liquid diet before surgery, in fact, no restrictions at all. I figured I would be eating every thing in site just because - but I really have no appetite at all.