Is anyone getting banded the week of 5/25/09? I am getting my band on 5/28/09. Would like to have a partner or two to help me get through the first phases of banding.

Hi, My name is Jackie and I am getting banded 5.26. im a little scared but very excited how are you doing

Hi! I am getting banded on 5/26. Good luck to all of us! :wink2:

I got banded on May 22... sore but up and at em... drinking plenty of fluids and just a bit tired.... doing ok though....

Good Morning Ladies,

Thanks for responding. I am new to forums. Will it be possible to communicate through email? If anyone is willing please email me at ec4tutor@aol.com. It took me forever to find the replies to my post. I tried finding it on the website, but had no luck. I had to access the tread from my email.

Thanks,

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Hi Jackie,

I will be praying for you. I know you are feeling mixed emotions from excitment to anxiousness. I have this same feelings which is why I am looking for someone to partner with that will be experiencing the same things I am at the same time. I would aslo like someone to help me with questions about things that may be a little scary the days after banding. Please email if all possilbe. I am not too computer saavy when it comes to following forum threads. ec4tutor@aol.com Thanks!

Hi Barbill,

Did you take time from work? If so how much? I will get banded on Thursday and will return to work on Monday. I hope that is not too soon. I teach school and I would only have to endure one week before school is out for the summer. Are you drinking juices and broth only?

I am being banded on June 26th. I am 60 and quite nervous. How soon can you go back to work? Is it harder because of age?

Hi Marge,

I am going back to work 4 days after my band surgery. I teach school and will only have to work 4 days before we are out for the summer. When I had my counsult with the Dr., most of his staff were banded and each said they were banded on Friday and went back to work on Monday. Your doctor may give you a week or two off to heal. Ask the doctor or his staff. I would have taken more time off but I have to be there because of end of the year procedures.

My date is May 29th - Friday. I'm so excited! Been waiting a long time...

To the original poster - there is a forum here dedicated to those being banded in May 2009 - you'll have plenty of company in that forum.

Good luck!