Sorry if this thread has already been started but I looked around a bit and couldn’t find one. I think that those of us who are scheduled for September need a place to support each other, help pass the time, and not spam up the boards with a thousand approved threads:tongue2:!!! I am so excited to being this journey. So, how about it? Any lost September banders out there? :ohmy::)

Hello to all! Here I am - Banded on 9/1/09. Slept most of the day today. Remembered to take my Vitamin and am starting to feel a little peppier. I think the regular Vitamins are very tough on a regular sized stomach, so they would be REAL tough on our banded bellies. I didn't have any problems with the chewable ones. I also haven't had any trouble with the Vicodin, because I think it breaks down before it gets to the band.

Anyway, a little tender still today. Most of the gas pain is gone. I had a lot of it sitting on my chest and in my shoulders. Walking does help! Looking forward to starting full liquids tomorrow!

Glad to hear so many are doing so well! Take care everyone!

C

Hello to all! Here I am - Banded on 9/1/09. Slept most of the day today. Remembered to take my Vitamin and am starting to feel a little peppier. I think the regular Vitamins are very tough on a regular sized stomach, so they would be REAL tough on our banded bellies. I didn't have any problems with the chewable ones. I also haven't had any trouble with the Vicodin, because I think it breaks down before it gets to the band.

Anyway, a little tender still today. Most of the gas pain is gone. I had a lot of it sitting on my chest and in my shoulders. Walking does help! Looking forward to starting full liquids tomorrow!

Glad to hear so many are doing so well! Take care everyone!

C

Congratulations Christie! :biggrin: I was banded on 9/1 also.

My gas pain is all in my chest too. Walking helps. Every time I walk, I cough - which hurts the belly but I guess that means progress.

Full liquids is good, way better than clear, but I can't seem to find anything I am interested in. The cream of chicken Soup was good...all the Protein shakes taste way too sweet. What else is there? Yogurt I guess. We are allowed to have cottage cheese too, I could try that. Not much of an appetite.

I dont have much of an appetite either, so I have just had a few fudgesicles and the protein drinks. And lots of iced tea. My throat was more sore than the incision I think. I am so happy that all of us that have banded so far have had good outcomes!! Wish I wouldve done it sooner!

I dont have much of an appetite either, so I have just had a few fudgesicles and the Protein drinks. And lots of iced tea. My throat was more sore than the incision I think. I am so happy that all of us that have banded so far have had good outcomes!! Wish I wouldve done it sooner!

Me too - wish I had done this years ago.

I just love reading how well you Sept bandsters are doing already!!! Makes me feel better about mine in two weeks. Congrats to you all!

KIm

Hello All, I'm back and checking in.. Had surgery on the 1st.. I woke up feeling terrible pain in my left shoulder I was convinced someone kicked my a** in surgery.. It was only gas.. I came back from the hospital yesterday still feeling very weak and groggy with the shoulder pain. But, I didn't want to take any pain medication. I was trying to tough it out. I don't like the fuzzy feeling from the meds (big mistake). I had a bad night.. and today I finally gave in and drank the nasty pain med. I feel good.. I have to walk maybe that will help with gas although the gasX strips are great. All in All I'm doing good.. I haven't had too much of an appetite.. I'm still just sipping broth and clear liquids.. Sipping-- I made a big mistake and took a gulp not a chug but a good gulp and felt a big ball/lump in my chest.. eek I can't even imagine eating like I used to..

Amanda and Colorado I'm glad you Gals are doing good.. Oh by the way I bought some Profect Protein Vials at Costco YUK they are nasty.. Tell me how are you Gals getting protein and vitamins.. remember protein heals the body.. We Did It! :biggrin:

253 the day of surgery 9/1

248 Yesterday 9/2

246 today 9/3

I did pee like a horse after surgery my potassium even went down and I needed to take some nasty, salty, liquid before leaving the hospital..

Well its Sept 3rd 2009 How are you doing now email me Im having mine Sept 16th My email is deannkuske@comcast.net if you ever want to talk. Im on the liquid diet now day 4 and have 12 more days to go.

Hello All, I'm back and checking in.. Had surgery on the 1st.. I woke up feeling terrible pain in my left shoulder I was convinced someone kicked my a** in surgery.. It was only gas.. I came back from the hospital yesterday still feeling very weak and groggy with the shoulder pain. But, I didn't want to take any pain medication. I was trying to tough it out. I don't like the fuzzy feeling from the meds (big mistake). I had a bad night.. and today I finally gave in and drank the nasty pain med. I feel good.. I have to walk maybe that will help with gas although the gasX strips are great. All in All I'm doing good.. I haven't had too much of an appetite.. I'm still just sipping broth and clear liquids.. Sipping-- I made a big mistake and took a gulp not a chug but a good gulp and felt a big ball/lump in my chest.. eek I can't even imagine eating like I used to..

Amanda and Colorado I'm glad you Gals are doing good.. Oh by the way I bought some Profect Protein Vials at Costco YUK they are nasty.. Tell me how are you Gals getting protein and vitamins.. remember protein heals the body.. We Did It! :smile2:

253 the day of surgery 9/1

248 Yesterday 9/2

246 today 9/3

I did pee like a horse after surgery my potassium even went down and I needed to take some nasty, salty, liquid before leaving the hospital..

Yeah Soco!!!!! You made it to the banded side of life! Look how much you are losing already!

I can't imagine doing it without the pain meds! I too woke up with a huge pain in my chest, and it is still there on and off - the gas.

I don't know what to do about the protein. The protein shakes now taste way too sweet for me (I actually used to like them! Slimfast anyway) I tried making some SF pudding and adding Unflavored protein - yuck!

So glad to hear you made it through okay. Let the weight loss begin!:thumbup:

Im still on 2 week liquid diet and am having great trouble NOT thinking of food right now I hope this 2 weeks goes fast. Im so so happy all of you earlier Sept bandsters are doing well hare to believe after surg you say you have not much of an appitite because Im starving now. But good to hear so I know the band will help with the appitite controll. Good luck to all of you let me know how you all are doing. My surg is Sept 16th

Let me know what Protien shakes any of you find that are good. Do any of you feel as if your taste has changed after surg?

I wish I just had a 3 day diet instead of 2 week. Im so glad your doing well. My surg is Sept 16th

How did you get the ticker think with you weight loss and all to come up I cant seem to do it

Yeah Soco!!!!! You made it to the banded side of life! Look how much you are losing already!

I can't imagine doing it without the pain meds! I too woke up with a huge pain in my chest, and it is still there on and off - the gas.

I don't know what to do about the protein. The protein shakes now taste way too sweet for me (I actually used to like them! Slimfast anyway) I tried making some SF pudding and adding Unflavored protein - yuck!

So glad to hear you made it through okay. Let the weight loss begin!:thumbup:

I'm pretty shocked about the weight loss.. I wasn't losing any weight prior to surgery.. even on the all liquid diet.. Yeah the gas is the worse, my incisions don't even hurt.. I was surprised they are so small. Oh.. and your tummy does look good. Very shapely woo hoo!

As for the protein, like I said that vial was gross. I also bought some bottles of Isopure at GNC. They have 40 grams of protein and 0 carbs only drawback it's a 20oz bottle. That seems like alot of liquid... That's in the clear liquid spectrum. I think I read that you can drink shakes. I was drinking Premier Nutrition protein shakes from Costco. They're pretty good with 30 grams of protein, 160 calories and 5 carbs. They come premix in little containers and are only 11 oz. I think those are going to be my choice of protein when I start introducing shakes into my diet. As for the sweetness, maybe you could water them down.

Today, I tried some SF jello. Unfortunately, I didn't break it up or dissolve it in my mouth enough, so when I swallowed it felt like it got stuck for a bit... weird.. :smile2:

Im still on 2 week liquid diet and am having great trouble NOT thinking of food right now I hope this 2 weeks goes fast. Im so so happy all of you earlier Sept bandsters are doing well hare to believe after surg you say you have not much of an appitite because Im starving now. But good to hear so I know the band will help with the appitite controll. Good luck to all of you let me know how you all are doing. My surg is Sept 16th

Good Luck Dean just hang in there.. The reason I think I don't have much of an appetite is because I'm totally preoccupied with all the new feeling my stomach is having. That and the painful shoulder gas... That by the way not everyone gets.. I used the hebalife shakes that really made me feel full but, they didn't have much protein. Another lifesaver for me was the chicken broth but that was on a clear liquid diet. If you're just on a liquid diet you can have much tastier soups. I'm sure time will fly by... :smile2:

Soco~ I am so glad you made it and are doing good. Keep telling us all your getting, it will really help all of us coming up. I was starting to get worried about you :thumbup: Glad you are home and doing OK. I really hope the gas eases soon. Oh, and WAY TO GO on the early loss, I just knew you'd fight through that little stall.

Colorado~ I remember reading people would say their tastes were totally different after banding, sounds like it might be true for you. Weird, huh? Good luck looking and finding things, I am sure it's tough. Glad your doing so well though.

DEANN~ Hang in there on your liquid diet. You can do it. My surgery is scheduled for SEPT 16TH TOO! We're band day mates. I think there was like two others on that date, I can't remember. However, I am STILL waiting on Insurance approval, into my third week. Called today and it's still pending. :smile2:

KittKat~ YEA!!! Next week surgery, that is gonna fly by and be here before you know it. Get ready!

Christie~ Your one of the first September Bandsters So glad to hear you are doing good. That makes me happy to hear all these positive beginnings. Keep us posted and enjoy the full liquids tomorrow.