Hi everyone,

While it's still surreal...I went thru with the surgery this past friday...and I'm very excited at all the possibilities!

Just wanted to say "hello".

Jody

Congrats Jody! Keep us all posted on your recovery. What an awesome Christmas present to yourself!

I was just banded on 18 so I know how you feel! I did weigh myself already and i'm down another 4lbs! That is a total of 16.4lbs since the optifast! only 99.8 to go! I am excited to. The other night I saw a girl in a short jean skirt and I wanted it so bad. But just think in a year I will be able to wear it!

Hi Newbie,

That makes 2 of us. I was banded 12/17/08. I have never been happier. Congrats !

Hi Newbie, How are you feeling? I've been wanted to get banded for a while now but i'm still looking for a surgeon. Is it painful? How long do you think it'll take to get back to work? Do or did you feel weak? I'm sorry for asking all these questions:blushing: but i really want to get as much information as i can so i can know what to expect. Thanks :smile:

It's been exactly ONE week since the surgery, and I am feeling GREAT! I needed pain killer for 2 days (in the evenings I would tend to get sore)...and that was it. I have spent the last couple of days shopping, with family, etc...and I've been just fine. I think I could EASILY go back to work right now.

The surgical tape for 2 of the 5 incisions has already fallen off...which is good.

I was very "tight" for this week, but I guess as the stomach swelling goes down...I am starting to feel a little hungry.

Still on Soups, slimfasts, liquids, etc. Until Tuesday...then a graduate to purees.

Feel free to ask away. I was a NUT when I was researching this...and asked a million questions...I'm happy to pay it forward.

xo,

Jody