Hi all, I got my surgery date for December 5. I will meet witht the doctor at 4pm today to go over everything. Not on a pre-op diet YET! And dont really know what to expect after the surgery. But I do have a lot of question to ask.

Hello and How are you?

Today is Dec. 11, how are you since your banding. I'm scheduled for next Thurs, Dec. 18

Hey I'm scheduled for the same date, 12/18 in chicago ill

I'll be praying for you

Hey it's the Banded Princess...2 B LOL 12/17/08 is my new B-day! I can honsetly say I am at peace because I know that I am making the right decision for my life. I just want to say to all the Dec 2008 Bandets enjoy ur new lease on life and use this tool wisely!!

God Bless

Whats the explanation of the shoulder pain that many have? That is one I haven't heard about. T minus 5 days.

Just home from my overnight. Had the surgery yesterday. It was not as scary as I thought. I ended up walking around a lot afterwards.

Being home now I'm a bit sore. Afraid to lay down.. not sure how I'll get up lol. Most of the soreness is around the port. I'm sure it will pass. it's only been a little over a day really.

My doctor is fantastic and the team of nurses at Norwood MA hopsital are wonderful as well.

I'm thrilled and banded !

I just got my date! I will be banded Dec. 22 in Charlotte, NC by Dr. Carl Lowe. Looking forward to it!

Edited December 14, 200817 yr by airman97

Hey everyone! I'm being banded on December 19, I've already been on the pre-op diet for 7 days and I've lost 7lbs. I'm getting super scared about surgery!

bethm, thanks for the report! I am so nervous! I even watched surgery online to help me realize its not THAT big of a deal...well it is...but you know what I mean....trying to ease my mind. I will be banded and de-gallbladdered this wednesday the 17th. I am not looking foward to the 6 weeks after wards, but I am sure the weight will fly off then! the pre-op diet is going okay, its hard to not be able to eat carbs. But when the scale says one pound less quite frequently its a sure reminder of why I am doing this! Take care all of you December Bandsters, and what a great Christmas give we are giving ourselves! Just think of what next Christmas will bring for us all, and all of the new changes for us in 2009! God bless you all!

Well I did it!! I am offficially a bandster! I had surgery on the 4th and I am just a little sore around the port, but doing well! I just want to encourage anyone who is scared, and anxious as I was, it was not terrible. I also had my gallbladder removed at the same time, so I got a double whammy! (still I am doing well) I am on the full liquid diet for 14 days and then on to mushies, so far this morning I tried to eat one packet of grits and was full half-way through...awesome this band does work!!!!:rolleyes2: Okay lets see how it goes for now, good luck to us all!

Danielle:thumbup:

Hi Danielle,

Thanks for the report, I am being banded the wed the 17th, I am waaay anxious and scared. I'm glad someone out there is like me, scared and also having gall bladder out as well. How long did your surgery take? Did you have to stay over night? Good luck to you! You are on your way girl! Keep it up you're doing great!

Hey everyone! I'm being banded on December 19, I've already been on the pre-op diet for 7 days and I've lost 7lbs. I'm getting super scared about surgery!

I am scared too but with this forum, its has been wonderful! We can get thru this! I am nervous about being naked in front of all of those doctors, I worry about the strangest things! Did anyone have to have a catheter while on the table? see! too much worrying! :rolleyes2:

Well here I am 4 days being banded and I feel almost normal. I still have the soreness from the surgery but, it gets better day to day. I am so sick of broth and these protien shakes. I have lost like 25 lbs already! (that includes the pre-op). Good luck to the rest of the december people!

I had my surgery yesterday. I can't believe I'm finally banded! I got in at noon. it was supposed to be outpatient but I ended up having to stay overnight because I had a lot of pain. the problem was that I had really strong core muscles so it was hard for them to get through them to do the surgery. they had to be rough to get through so now my stomach is really tender. also I woke up really quickly because of problems with nausea and pain. but the hospital was great and soon I was all caught up on the pain meds so it wasn't too bad after that. In the end I'm really glad that I spent the night in the hospital.

I feel no hunger at all so far and for the first time since starting my 10 day diet I'm full! This is the best feeling.

The lady that had the surgery right before me came to visit me on her way out of the hospital. her surgery was only about 2-3 hours before mine and at 5 she was dressed and walking around looking great!

Anyone in Charlotte, NC being banded this month? Would like to start a support group to help us all succeed!

Hi, I am scheduled for December 15th. I too am scared but excited. I am glad to read the posts of those that just had the band placed. I am new to this site and this is my first post. I have been on the pre op diet since December 1st. I think I have lost about 15 pounds. I guess I will see on surgery day! Goodluck to all the other December surgeries.

Having surgery on 12/15/08. I am getting excited.