Well, I did it.....finally. Was able to have my surgery Wed. July 20th. Thanks to everyone who participates in this site. All the information you provide is very helpful to all those like me with many questions.

Congratulation!! Welcome to Bandland!!!!!!!!!!!

Yea Kim!!! hope you are feeling good

Welcome to the "OTHER SIDE"

congratulations and keep us posted on your progress

Way to go girl keep up the good work and I am sure that it is work. I really don't know anything about this procedure but I am sure it takes baby steps to get through it. Therefore take it one step at a time.

Carol Ann (Missouri)

Kim -

I was also banded on the 20th by Dr. Spivak...we probably crossed paths....I have had lots of gas and weird sounds from my stomach....have stuck to Protein shakes Jello pops, and broth....after the first day I was feeling faint...so I tried to up my intake a little...trying to dring as much Water as possible...feeling better tonight....how are you doing???

Hey Dee Jay,

I am doing good. I had my surgery at Park Plaza and was forced to stay all night because my surgery wasn't done until 5 pm. With them doing both the band and removing my gallbladder they encouraged me to stay the night. I came home on Thursday, took it easy on Friday, and went shopping on Saturday. Today at church I was somewhat tired and made a point to come home and have a nap, but am headed back to work tomorrow. The gas was not near as bad as I was expecting and neither was the pain. As a matter of fact I haven't used my pain medecine. My husband says that it is just because I am stubborn though.

A friend of mine whom I work with also had her surgery the same day. She was at the medical center. She was self pay, I was insurance (bless God!). We planned to have it together so we could support each other through it. I think she may be having a harder time than I am, feeling a little more pain. At least she is off this next week and will have time to recoup.

Are you guys still swollen...I am...its not red or irritated...I am on mushies....trying to get in the protein...it could be gas....how are you all doing....

Congratulations Kim! I hope it's smooth sailing from here.

Lisa