I was banded on 8/6/09 at San Joaquin Community Hospital in Bakersfield California. The surgery was performed by Dr. Hormuz Irani. I know already that it was the best decision I have ever made for myself! Aside from being bored with the whole liquid and mushy stages I am doing great! I started feeling great and becoming more active on the 3rd day after my surgery. I am a teacher and was desperate to get the surgery done over the summer so that I did not miss work and everyone involved did everything they could to move things as quick as possible. I got my Psych eval 7/02, Nutrition eval 7/14, had my consult 7/17, nutrition and pre-op class 7/28 and surgery 8/6. Just over one month from start to surgery which is fantastic!

Good luck to everyone in our banding community!

Kristi:thumbup:

Sounds like you're doing great Kristi. I know the whole liquid / mushie phase thing is difficult, but it's important for your stomach to be still and healing, not digesting. Hang in there, you can do it!

Thanks for the support! Any suggestions on getting enough Water?

Just the ol' tried and true: Keep a glass of Water around you, no matter where you are, and constantly sip on it. Keep sipping tiny sips, even if you don't feel thirsty.

At least that's what worked for me.

I was just banded on 7/27 and doing outstanding. I too believe it was the best decision ever...I keep a bottle of Water or Protein and water mix with me at all time and take drinks as often as I look at the bottle. It's been getting easier to drink more often as I keep doing it all the time. Hope that helps. Keep up the good work

Thanks for the support! Any suggestions on getting enough water?

Thank you for the support! I have been experiment with the Water thing and I have found that if I am drinking ice tea (with sweet n low) I can sip and be done with 20 ounces before I even realize it! I am going to load some in water bottles to carry with me and take to work. I got the go ahead from the doctor today to eat solids and swim. I am really excited about both. I was suprised since it has only been 8 days!