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

I don't know why these things happen to me but I got a call yesterday that the school district I am trying to get a job at will be holding interviews Saturday. I was picked for the first round of interviews but it will only be one day post op. I explained I am having surgery and she said that they could reschedule but it would be with round two interviews IF they need them. I told her I will suck it up and be there in round one because I don't want to blow my chances. I hope I will be okay...any advice?

do you know how you do on the pain meds that your doctor prescribes you? Would you have anyone that could drive you (i wouldn't let the interviewer know that though)?

I have a bad back so I know I can function okay on pain meds. I know if I am too sore to go then it is what it is BUT I at least want to give myself a shot and not count myself out before I know. My husband and my mom both said they will drive me so I am covered there. I just hate that it had to come NOW. I am not rescheduling this surgery for ANYTHING! I'm all systems go.

What about wearing your binder under your clothes? It should help the pain. GL to you!

Hey Andrea, what binder are you referring to? Did you guys get some kind of binder after surgery? Is this something I should look into? I know I saw something in my friends pregnancy magazine about something called a belly bandit and wondered if that would be good for us to but I did not ask my doc or anything about it.

PharmaGirl, Goal150, a-newme, kittygirl, TanyaM, lilith, Losing for me and lapband_AP-redo. It's your turn tomorrow.

Long time coming and it's finally here. Best wishes.

well tomorrow is my day of surgery. I am somewhat nervous not about the surgery itself but starting a IV. Prayers to all other 24th Bunny Banders. I will report back after surgery. MiMi Teapot

Hi everyone

Thanks for keeping me informed over the last few weeks. It's my turn tomorrow. scary stuff. . . I am so happy that everyone is doing so well. It gives me more confidence.

Thanks

Lou

Yeah!!!! Surgery done and feeling really good ! I'm at work but taking it easy. Did sip a little coffee this morning, but now drinking my proein water.

Good Luck with the surgery and the interview SHSUSioux!!

I figured out why I had that burning sensation at my incision site - it was getting infected. :thumbup: bleck! so now Im on antibotics.

Good luck & fast recovery to all banded or being banded this week.

Yep Jen, I was given a binder to wrap around my entire stomach area. I had one with my c-sections too. They feel really good.

I want to wish all the best for those of you who are having surgery tomorrow.

loulou09, hrtgoeson, KMCD, jodimyers, Luckynjun, SHSUSioux, MiMi Teapot, AngieB2009, Oclaura, Tracey Jane, txdj

Thoughts and Prayers are with you.

Hi everyone,

Checking in after surgery. Tummy's a bit sore (feels as though a horse has kicked me in the guts). Was nauseous when I woke up from surgery but that has passed. Have a few gas pains but the pain relievers help keep them under control.

As I was leaving the hospital at 11am, I ran into loulou09 who is being being banded later this afternoon - all the best loulou - I'm thinking of you.

Will write more when I feel up to it.

Lili

Good luck to everyone tomorrow!

I went in for my 2 week post op appt. I learned that I have a 10cc band which he normally fills with 3cc during surgery. I got to feel where my port is, but still haven't seen the doctor. My mushies are progressing, so I'm looking forward to some other options. My first fill will be May 19th. I was also excited to learn that the office has later appts on Tuesday nights, so I won't have to take any more time off of work

Tomorrow will be a month since I took my pictures, so I took them today. I still have to take my measurements. Here they are. My first pictures are on page 5.

You look fabulous girl, I can't wait.

Thanks