Hi all you April Bandsters! We have our own April '09 Forum here. This will be our 1st Master Thread to chat, share dates, diets, feelings, etc. When it starts getting too long (loads too slowly) we can start a 2nd and so on.

Sherry (Sissyh1006) has started a list with all our surgery dates, so she'll be along soon and you can give her updates.

If you want a "Bunny Bandsters - April '09" signature line (see below) then click HERE (feel free to change anything). On LBT go to 'User CP' (in the top banner) then down to 'Edit your Signature' (on the Left column). Now copy the PICTURE of the Bunny signature with the peep and paste it into the edit your signature box.

Can't wait to meet you all! -BG

So I decided that they all thought I was having a boob job and thought I'd wear a pair of oranges in my bra my first day back and see what their reaction was - what do you think?

Mommad, I love your idea. I've only told a few people at work what I'm doing, and I'm sure the rest will be wondering, so I figured when they start asking why I'm going to be out, I'm just going to tell them I'm having a sex-change operation, or something equally outrageous. :tt2:

So I decided that they all thought I was having a boob job and thought I'd wear a pair of oranges in my bra my first day back and see what their reaction was - what do you think? :tt2:

Mommad, I love your idea. I've only told a few people at work what I'm doing, and I'm sure the rest will be wondering, so I figured when they start asking why I'm going to be out, I'm just going to tell them I'm having a sex-change operation, or something equally outrageous.

The both of your are a crack up. Too funny!!

Hey guys ...I was banded today..I was so nervous but I made it I survived! I am in some pain but they do pump me with meds and the pain becomes better. Thanks to all for the prayers before surg..I will be home soon to start my new life..good luck to all be banded this mth. Take care and god bless...

WEll, it's done. Went into OR around 8 back in recovery 9:20-well that's when I was awake enough to ask the time. All went well. Got to my room around 12. I was surprised that my doc said nothing eat or drink until barium swallow the next day. Yes, I was bad. Told hubby to wet wash cloth so I could suck on it. My mouth was so dry my lips were sticking to my gums. Oh and yeah the recovery nurse let me have and ice chip or 2--but dont' tell the doc. I know should listen to doc but--that's me. So, later on in the room the nurse let me swish water and spit. Felt so good. I did have a water bottle in my bag since I'm use to well water and our city water-not so good. Yep, you guessed it I stole itty bitty sips.

Pain level is okay. Lower back hurt from how I slept last nigh. God I miss the hospital bed.

Linda

Dear lingling, i don't know why 3 hr unless it includes post op. Only having 1 surgery. I have been a c-pap user for 1 year, i love it, i sleep better, and have more energy. I didn't want to be one of those people who die in their sleep. My husband also uses one so our bedroom is very quiet, just the sound of our machines.my husband's sleep apnea is connected with his seizure disorder. 2 weeks til my surgery, no preop diet ordered for me but i have already lost 23lbs. Prayers for all up coming surgeries. You have made a good choice. Love mimi

Well I came home today. The drugs have basically kicked my butt and the thought of food repulses me. I'm sore, but not too much gas pain. I have tried to get up and get walking. I hope this nausea feeling goes away soon. It's pretty nasty!

Good Morning, Hopeful, I Was just catching up on some reading in here and came across your message. I had my surgery Monday and when I cked. into the hosp. they started giving me stuff in my i.v. to prevent a sick stomach, but I just wanted to let you know it does get better so hang in there!! Everyone of you guys are such an inspiration to me!! Keep up the good work!! I don't think I could have done this on my own!! Thank you so much for what you do!! :sad:

I emailed the nurse and asked if the doctor wanted me on pre-op diet since most of you on this forum have one. He had mentioned loosing 5-8 lbs before surgery which I posted a few days ago. The nurse emailed back that she emailed instructions in an earlier email with a bunch of attachments so I went back and found it. Just a warning to be sure and ask because if I had not of asked they might have canceled my surgery with no preop diet done! Close Call!

Hi Y'all!!

Okay so I had my pre-op (or as the nurse called it Pre-Admit) on Tuesday the 7th. Got all my test done!! Everything looked good! The Doc said I need to lose 5 pounds before surgery...made me all scared that if I didn't and my liver was too big they would have to close me up and do it again when I did....AT MY COST! But they aren't requiring any liquid diet before sugery...just a "sugar buster's diet" And I can't lose 5 pounds in a week on that!!!! Grrr...so I am determinded....drinking 100 ounces of water a day and taking protein drinks for breakfast, eating sugar free jello for lunch, protein bars for a snack...and grilled chicken and broccolli at dinner... I was 297 on tuesday and am now 294 today!!! Yeah!! working on those 5 pounds!! Which I am sure it is all water weight!

That evening of my pre-op I went to my first support group meeting they invited me to since I am now "good to go" with surgery. It was so inspirational!!! We talked about working out and protein!! Got to get those firm bodies!!! To see these women and men before and after and have them physically standing there...was a pow right in the face!!! I CAN DO THIS! They have clothing exchanges...they are going to have a Fashion show in a month! And I'm going to be ready!!! And the doc was there that night to...the fashion show was his idea!!! hahaha! which is really cool cause he had lap-band done as well...and is doing great!!! He better be in the fashion show to!!

Any way..just wanted to check in on my bunnies!!! Hope all those that had surgery is recovering well...and getting great support! HUGS! And those of us that are fast approaching that S day! Good luck to us! and many prayers!!

Hugs!

Sylvia

How do I get the April Bunny Bandsters in my siggy? I am a newbie...my surgery is april 24th!

How do I get the April Bunny Bandsters in my siggy? I am a newbie...my surgery is april 24th!

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Hello all,

I was banded this past Tuesday and feel fairly good. I have been walking and sipping, I start with milk and smooth soups in the a.m. hoping I don't encounter any problems.

How long was it before most of you returned to your regular activities?

I was banded April 1st. No fill yet... I go for my xray and swallow test tomorrow. Should I be able to eat a whole yogurt? I guess just am having so many bodily functions I can't tell them apart (Abdomen pain/soreness, gas from surgery, hunger/stomach gurgling, burping, fullness?). I guess I am trying to ask what does full feels like? I was told when they put the band in it has a partial fill already so I am assuming I have some restriction. I am on full liquid still and I cannot tell when I am full. Should I even be thinking about fullness being a liquid diet anyways??? I guess I'll get to test it out as soon as I switch to the soft foods/blenderized phase. But does anyone have any input?

Murphy here,

I had the surgery today.Operation started at 8:05 and Doctor was finished at 8:45. My oxygen levels wouldn'r stay above 88 so I had to stay a little longer.The nurse gave me ice to chew and I thought the ice ws better than the best Steak anywhere:=). I have no gas and only a littles houlder pain. if I get up and move around it goes away. Will I get the gas later on? What liquids are safe.i tried some V8 Splash but vomited it back up.Would broth be okay?

I was home today by 2:30.The only sorenesI have is right where the incisions are.

Thanks in advance for your responses. Murph

OK, now I'm really really nervous. Just saw this post from last June.

Well guys no banding for me today. I got to the hospital at 6:15 went to surgery at 7:30 and by 8:00 the doctor was talking to my husband. He said there was no way -to much scar tissue in my stomach...

I'm so afraid this is going to happen to me.

Hey all! This morning at about 9am I was banded!! It went really well and I was home by lunch time. Talk about in and out! I'm still really tired from the anethesia but waking up a bit more now and the pain is only minimal. I'm sure I'm still on some pain meds though so we'll see how I am tomorrow. A bit of gas pain and soreness around the port incision. I only have 4 incisions though and no staples or stitches. They're closed with glue! I don't think they're going to scar much at all!

I'll take pics of the scars and all that tomorrow when I'm a bit more with it. Hope all the reast of you are doing great!!