Hi, I'm Randy, new to this forum. I will be having my band put in this Thursday, Feb. 12. I'm looking forward to it, but also I'm a little scared. I'm sure all will go well, just wanting to get it in and start getting healthier. Hope to chat with some of you soon.

Take care

Randy

hi randy1969 congrats on your brand new journey in life i was banded on january 13th.had my first fill yesterday. you will do great.

Thanks sil. Congrats on your weight loss so far, seems like you are doing very well. Keep it up.

Hi Randy,

I was born in 1969 (too?) and was recently banded on Jan19th and LOVE my BAND!! The pre-op and 2 days after surgery were the hardest, but has been going GREAT ever since. Keep a positive attitude and congratulations on taking this big step to improve your life in nearly every way!:thumbup:

How was the liquid diet? what did you eat?

Hi Randy!

Best of luck to you!!!

I was banded 12/29/08. I AM LOVING my band so far. Had my first fill yesterday, and it was a breeze compared to what I thought it was gonna be. (Our minds are great at making a mountian out of a mole hill, aren't they)?

Maria, the liquid diet was difficult, especially the last two days...I wanted meat in a bad way. But I struggled through, and you know what it was worth it. My surgery took place yesterday morning at 7:30 am and went off without a hitch.

Princess,

Thank you. Band was placed yesterday morning at 7:30. Went like clockwork. Worried for no reason at all. Now I can't wait for the discomfort to go away.

Wow.....! I am happy for you. How is the recovery going? Just the fact that you are on here makes me hopeful that I will be out and about post-op. Congrats~!~!. keep me posted on how you are feeling and dealing with the liquids at this point. Feel great!~!~:ohmy:

Hi Randy,

how you doing? I am going to get my band 2/25 and i am wondering what it is like for you....also- how did you handle the 5 day liquid diet before the surgery?

hope you are doing great and i will look for your reply.

Hey guys, 4 days post banding and all is going well. Still have some discomfort but no major pains. Cravings for food are actually gone. I can now have cream soups in addition to liquids. I start blended foods this Friday. So far down 18 lbs, 6 since surgery last Thursday.

luchay,

I did an 8 day liver reducing diet before surgery, and it went ok. Struggled the last two days but other than that, it's manageable. Good luck and keep going.

Randy

Hi Randy,

how you doing? I am going to get my band 2/25 and i am wondering what it is like for you....also- how did you handle the 5 day liquid diet before the surgery?

hope you are doing great and i will look for your reply.

Randy, CONGRATS!!!!

Glad to hear that your band went so smoothly...and it sounds like you are doing a great job adjusting to the new eating habits....

I've just completed jumping thru the last of the hoops for my insurance co and now we wait.....

Fingers crossed I will have my band sometime in March!!

Glad to know all is going well for you...and I hope to be following behind you shortly!!

Thanks, diet is going easier than I thought it would. Hopefully you will have yours soon and be on your way to good health.

Randy

Randy, CONGRATS!!!!

Glad to hear that your band went so smoothly...and it sounds like you are doing a great job adjusting to the new eating habits....

I've just completed jumping thru the last of the hoops for my insurance co and now we wait.....

Fingers crossed I will have my band sometime in March!!

Glad to know all is going well for you...and I hope to be following behind you shortly!!

Randy thats awesome~!

7 days and counting. today is the first day of pre-op liquids. I'm trying to get a feel for how long I will be out of work. I know everyone is different.

If I could get some feedback on how long before you are feeling good enough to be out of the house all day. I sit all day so there is no physical stuff.

thanks and congrats again:thumbup:

Good for you Randy. One day at a time all the way to success!

Best of luck MLfull. I am so happy to hear your success storie. I have been very nervous and see randy and princess have a smooth recovery. i know it wont be all roses, but at least I am headed toward the light with the rest of my fellow light seekers!

I am so glad to be a part of this family. thanks for all your sharing.

Luchay