Hi,

I'm Maggie from Cincinnati. Dr. Trace Curry is doing my band on July 20th. I meet with his office on June 29 to do the pre-op tests and get the liquid diet supplies to use for the 2 weeks before the surgery.

Anyone else getting ready for surgery in July? Are you nervous? I'm actually not. I feel really great about this decision and have no second thoughts. I'd love to hear from you!:blushing:

just had mine done on july 14th- anyone else with that date.

I had my surgery mon the 13th, and like you, i am sore :[

I have alot of tightness and pain when trying to get a deep breath, like someone is squeezing me...and i feel alot of discomfort trying to sleep (changing positions when i sleep). I also do have some gas that has settled up in my left shoulder blade, but have found some comfort with a heating pad. I have been told that this is all normal and WILL pass.

the only other problem is that i am having a tough time getting in all my protein. i need 4 shakes to get it all in and that is tough. i get full very easy...it takes nearly an hour to drink a shake. i am thinking it is swelling more than any actual restriction since i haven't had a fill yet.

let me know how you are doing? it's nice to find someone who went on the same day

-kat

Hi Kat --

Glad to find someone who has the same surgery date! Yesterday (Wed.) was the worst day for me in terms of pain. I felt nauseous almost all day and I figured out that the pain meds were the cause of it. I stopped taking my pain meds and the nausea has gone away and now I just have a dull soreness in my stomach. Sleeping is definately tough cause I'm typically a side sleeper and found myself waking up during the night cause I couldn't get comfortable!

Hiccups are hard cause they really hurt!!

I feel the same about getting my protein in. I just don't feel hungry or the idea of food made me nauseous for a while. Keep me posted with how you are doing!

-:redface:Wildkat478

I had mine done tuesday and felt great yesterday but miserable today. the tightness is my chest is frustrating and I too have to force the shakes in. I just want to get back to my life!

I had mine done on the 13th also. I feel nauseous also and when I drink a protein shake I feel like it's never ending. Sleeping is hard for me also. My shoulder hurts....gas or stiffness from the way I sleep????? I wish you all well and I'll be checking in to see how we are all doing?????

I had it on the 13th and today I actually feel great! I walked on the treadmill...... slow..... but I still walked. My gas is diminishing and I don't need pain pills at all. Sleep is still illusive with not being able to move around, but it's all worth it! Just remember that!

Hello All, I was banded on July 9th, and just had my first follow up appointment this past Wed. Since I started my Journey with a insurance required 6 month supervised diet I have lost almost 60lbs. 10lbs since surgery.

I cant believe how much better i feel these days. I also am off all 8 of my medications. :cursing: I like many other ah still having a hard time sleeping, since I to am used to sleeping on my side. I wish everyone that is getting ready to have the surgery the best of luck.

Hi everyone, having my surgery July 24th and so excited. I have a few questions that i hope anyone can assist me. I thought i had read somewhere on this board, but cant seem to find it anywhere. But there is something that you put on your wrist, a gel or something that helps with nausea, instead of taking pills? Anyone know

Also I read a few other post how people state that their skin got bad after the surgery, i hope this does not happen. Does it go away.

I wish everyone the best of luck with their surgeries and a happy journey. I have to keep pinching myself, this is happening soon and i cant wait, Excited but so scared.

I am being banded on July 29th. No pre-op diet required by my doctor but I have been having shakes for lunch to prepare. I go in for Pre-Admission testing on Monday. So excited to be on the losing side!!!

Hi everyone, having my surgery July 24th and so excited. I have a few questions that i hope anyone can assist me. I thought i had read somewhere on this board, but cant seem to find it anywhere. But there is something that you put on your wrist, a gel or something that helps with nausea, instead of taking pills? Anyone know

Also I read a few other post how people state that their skin got bad after the surgery, i hope this does not happen. Does it go away.

I wish everyone the best of luck with their surgeries and a happy journey. I have to keep pinching myself, this is happening soon and i cant wait, Excited but so scared.

I was banded on the 7th, so I can't really answer the questions about skin, but I can help with the nausea med. I was prescribed Phenegren gel that I rubbed on my wrists. It was great, too because before I took it, I did get sick, and that was very unpleasant to put it mildly! Good luck, being a week and a half out, I have lost 8 pounds and feel great! It is so worth it!

Oh my gosh, I'm 5 days post op, I had surgery on the 13th, and I have an announcement to make! Ready for it?.....really, are you? Ok, here it goes....... I POOPED, I POOPED, I POOPED!!!! Yup, you heard me, and yes I yell it from the roof tops! I feel soooooooo much better. Was wondering if I would ever poop again! lol Gross I know, but we're all friends! love to everyone and happy POOPing! hehehehehehehehehe

I was banded on 7/14/09 and I am doing fine except I am having trouble sleeping through the night (gas pains). I have been able to walk everyday since my surgery and drove today. The protein is not really a problem, but it takes me a long time to get it in.

ito itsalmostime: It is like for sea sickness. My doctor gave me a patch that goes on the night before my surgery and I will wear it for three days...we'll see....

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Hi everyone, having my surgery July 24th and so excited. I have a few questions that i hope anyone can assist me. I thought i had read somewhere on this board, but cant seem to find it anywhere. But there is something that you put on your wrist, a gel or something that helps with nausea, instead of taking pills? Anyone know

Also I read a few other post how people state that their skin got bad after the surgery, i hope this does not happen. Does it go away.

I wish everyone the best of luck with their surgeries and a happy journey. I have to keep pinching myself, this is happening soon and i cant wait, Excited but so scared.

Well I am sure that all places are different, but I was given 3 things for it. They gave me a pill right before surgery, then they gave me a shot in my IV and a patch that went behind my ear. I did not once feel sick at all. as far as the skin goes, I did not have any issues. but then again everyone is different.

Hi. I had mine done on July 15. Still sore and can't bend down. Good luck and hope all goes well.

Hi Mary, my name is Jamie. I just had my lap band on July 7. I also live in NC. I live in High Point though. If you want to feel free to contact me..