Hey guys, just wanted to say hi--being banded on 4/27...very nervous and not enjoying the week of protein shakes, making me nauseous...almost there, though!

Don't be nervous! Everything will be fine. I was banded August 28, 2008. Protein shakes will become your best friend. I drink at least 2 a day plus a protien shot before I work out.

which protein shakes do you drink? the ones ive tried, im having a hard time getting down!

trying to figure out how to add the ticker for the weight loss scale...can anyone tell me how to do it please...

I'm in the same boat as you. I'm getting banded on the 29th! I've been on a liquid diet going on 4 weeks now! I'm sooo ready to eat something. Even though the surgery is coming I won't be able to eat solid foods until 7 weeks out! June first is my 1st fill. I wish you luck and that all goes well!

I drink "whey protein isolate" One scoop to 8oz of skim milk per my dietician at the surgery center. Nothing seems filling though. I just thing I'm a spoiled bratt and used to eating way to much. My surgery date is 5-4.

wow, 4 weeks is a long time to have to go on liquid shakes...thank goodness i only have to do it for a week...you must be losing a lot of weight!

Hi there Erika

Welcome and congrats on your date. Wishing you all the very best for Monday!!

I was banded on the 23rd April and am doing ok (touch wood!). Hope your recovery is as event-free as mine has been so far. Feeling a lot better now that I can have full fluids (milk, yoghurt, Protein Drinks, smoothies, pureed Soups, etc).

There's a forum for all the April bandster's HERE - in case you'd like to share experiences with others of us being banded at around the same time. It's a wonderful place for support.

Also, you've been added to the list of April bandsters HERE.

Hi

I am being banded 4/27 also! I can't believe it's tomorrow. I am nervous and also a little tired of optifast diet. I am glad to read that so many are recovering well.

Will post again after the surgery

hi! fill us in when you get back - let us know how you're doing!

hey guys, so i was banded on Monday..i came home from the hospital yesterday...still sore and it hurts when i take deep breaths, but trying to hang in there...im not hungry so thats a good thing...also, one of my bandages is all bloody, i called the doctor and she said its normal...anyone else have any experience with this?

otherwise, im diong great...cant wait till the 10 day liquid diet is over so i can feel like a normal person again.

Congrats and welcome! :biggrin:

I am 1 year out and was banded in april 08.. This time next year you will be on cloud 9

hi

Three days post band (4/27) and I am doing well. I am able to eat small amounts of pureed foods and am doing some walking. I was lucky, did not have to stay overnight in the hospital. The only issue I still have is that sleeping on my side hurts and I cannot sleep on my back. Glad all the other bandsters from this week are also doing well.

How do you get the tickerfactory object to attach to the bottom of your message?