I was banded today! I was so worried about possible complications, but it went SO smoothly! I woke up and had no pain, no dizziness, and no nausea. My anesthesiologist (sp?) was just terrific!

After I got home, I had a sugar-free Jello and later, a bowl of broth -- no gagging (my fear) or nausea!

I couldn't be happier, and I hope that everyone who has an upcoming band "date" has the same positive experience!!!

Thanks,

Sue

congrats... i can only hope to be so lucky when its my turn!

Congrats! That is wonderful:)

I was also concerned about complications. I had a VERY botched gall bladder surgery 8 or so years ago. I was in the hospital for almost 2 weeks. It was my only experience with surgery, and I was so pleasantly surprised when this surgery, especially recovery, went so well.

Remember to sip (as opposed to gulping or drinking fast) and walk walk walk! Good luck!

That's great that you feel so good!! Lucky you !

I am being banded tomorrow at 10:00 am. I am SCARED to death but I think it is still the best thing for me.

My biggest fear is getting stuck and throwing up! I am not used to taking little bites, and chewing unitl it's mush, It's a whole new world for me.

I hope your recovery continues to be a smooth painless road

Congrats.... I can't wait for my date to get here. Did you have to stay over night? I know I will .. not sure what time my surgery is yet but I am way excited. I know when it gets closer the fear will set it. Congrats again and I hope I have a great outcome like you have.. Keep us posted Jennifer

Thanks for the hope that mine may be easy too. I get banded at 830 tomorrow am. I'm nervous. Have kept myself busy all day with friends. Now that I'm alone its setting in and nerves are back up again.

Thanks for the walking tip -- I forgot about that! Right now, it is so hot and humid where I am (temps upper 90's, heat index around 100) that I haven't felt like it! I will have to hit the malls!!

GOOD LUCK Kmays!!! I hope yours is as easy as mine! Again, GOOD LUCK!!!

Talk alot and Grandma:

I did not have to stay overnight. I arrived at the surgical center at 6:30, had my surgery at 8:30, woke up around 10:30 and dozed off and on. At noon I walked to the bathroom -- no pain -- just bloat!. I had my Barium swallow at 2:00 and was home by 2:30. Grandma -- I had Water (after my Barium sip) and had no problems keeping it down. I was very worried about that too! I also kept down the Jello and Soup. I just sipped.

I was banded today! I was so worried about possible complications, but it went SO smoothly! I woke up and had no pain, no dizziness, and no nausea. My anesthesiologist (sp?) was just terrific!

After I got home, I had a sugar-free Jello and later, a bowl of broth -- no gagging (my fear) or nausea!

I couldn't be happier, and I hope that everyone who has an upcoming band "date" has the same positive experience!!!:confused:

Thanks,

Sue

Congratulations!!! I am so happy that everything has been going as smooth as possible. I have to ask you how your whole " process " went as far as time? I just began mine and of course I am so anxious I just would love to be given a date lol. :thumbup:

I have United Health and I am not really sure how they are regarding paperwork etc.

Good luck keep up the good work and I hope your recovery is speedy!

I was banded today! I was so worried about possible complications, but it went SO smoothly! I woke up and had no pain, no dizziness, and no nausea. My anesthesiologist (sp?) was just terrific!

After I got home, I had a sugar-free Jello and later, a bowl of broth -- no gagging (my fear) or nausea!

I couldn't be happier, and I hope that everyone who has an upcoming band "date" has the same positive experience!!!:thumbup:

Thanks,

Sue

Hi Rutiglius!

That is wonderful you had a great experience!! I will have my band placed in a little less than 2 weeks. So, I really, really, hope that mine goes as smoothly. I wish you wonderful weight loss :confused:)

Congratulations!!! I am so happy that everything has been going as smooth as possible. I have to ask you how your whole " process " went as far as time? I just began mine and of course I am so anxious I just would love to be given a date lol. :thumbup:

I have United Health and I am not really sure how they are regarding paperwork etc.

Good luck keep up the good work and I hope your recovery is speedy!

I was a self-pay, so my timeline was pretty short. I went to my seminar in May, and then went on vacation. When I got back, I had my consultation on June 15, and my surgery on the 24th. Because my BMI was 36.2, the doctor thought I would be okay to do a shortened pre-op diet.

I have Coventry (insurance) and they did not approve me.:confused:

I was a self-pay, so my timeline was pretty short. I went to my seminar in May, and then went on vacation. When I got back, I had my consultation on June 15, and my surgery on the 24th. Because my BMI was 36.2, the doctor thought I would be okay to do a shortened pre-op diet.

I have Coventry (insurance) and they did not approve me.:thumbup:

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Hello again,

I do not mean to pry into your business but how tall are you , because we weigh about the same except my BMI is 43 I believe. I am 5'1 and weight 226lbs. The Surgeon did not seem to concerned with my insurance so, we'll see I am praying that they will approve.

Thanks

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Hello again,

I do not mean to pry into your business but how tall are you , because we weigh about the same except my BMI is 43 I believe. I am 5'1 and weight 226lbs. The Surgeon did not seem to concerned with my insurance so, we'll see I am praying that they will approve.

Thanks

I am 5' 7" -- that makes the BMI difference! And no... you are NOT prying! Good luck with your insurance!!