UPDATE: Please still read the following message, but know that I have created the FB group! It is a SECRET group meaning that nothing will show up in your profile, and your friends will have no idea you're even a member. The group will not even show up in searches!!! Just wanted to add this info in case you were hesitant about getting too public....I haven't told many people yet, and there have been no references to banding or my surgery on FB, so I COMPLETELY understand!!! Soooo, go ahead, friend me and join our group!!!

I've been spending a LOT of time on this site since my surgery, but after I go back to work on Monday, I'm afraid I won't be able to devote as much time to the forum. :sad:

I'm also looking to specifically work with fellow August Bandsters - Auggies?!?!? I was hoping to maybe create a private group on Facebook where we can keep in closer contact on a more frequent basis. I feel like that medium may be easier to meet each other on a deeper level, and form a tight group that sticks together for a long time!

Feel free to send me a message there: Monica Wroblewski, Washington, DC. If there's enough interest, I'll go ahead and create a group. However, it's only two or three of us, maybe a group won't be necessary, but we can still use FB to keep up with each other.

I've never really posted to boards like these before, and it is REALLY hard for me to keep track of everyone. I'm really interested in forming a closer relationship than I feel can be developed here. Hope to hear from you on FB!!!

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I've been spending a LOT of time on this site since my surgery, but after I go back to work on Monday, I'm afraid I won't be able to devote as much time to the forum. :sad:

I'm also looking to specifically work with fellow August Bandsters - Auggies?!?!? I was hoping to maybe create a private group on Facebook where we can keep in closer contact on a more frequent basis. I feel like that medium may be easier to meet each other on a deeper level, and form a tight group that sticks together for a long time!

Feel free to send me a message there: Monica Wroblewski, Washington, DC. If there's enough interest, I'll go ahead and create a group. However, it's only two or three of us, maybe a group won't be necessary, but we can still use FB to keep up with each other.

I've never really posted to boards like these before, and it is REALLY hard for me to keep track of everyone. I'm really interested in forming a closer relationship than I feel can be developed here. Hope to hear from you on FB!!!

I am interested in an 8/09 FB group!!!! Please tell me more about your experience since the big day!!!

Go ahead and send me a friend request, and I'll send you the group invite!

Since the big day there has been a lot of sleeping! Judging from reading everything on here, I would say that my pain/recovery experience was/is about average. It was honestly less pain than I expected, and mostly due to gas from the surgery!

Otherwise, I've just been focused on getting in some walking...luckily we have a treadmill b/c it is SOOO hot and humid outside! I've also been really faithful to the post op liquid diet and have been getting my 70+ grams of Protein by adding unflavored whey Protein powder to everything I consume!

The scariest part for me was being wheeled into the OR. Had I known, I probably would have prepared better...knowledge helps me combat fear, so I probably would have done more research on the OR experience and what to expect. Along with some focused thinking or deep breathing. Instead, I let my anxiety peak, and I was shaking in fear as I was being prepped in the OR. Honestly, it wasn't even that scary...I made it scary. Fortunately for me, though, I was knocked out before I even had to count!!!

Anyway, I look forward to seeing you FB where we'll talk more! Good luck with your pre-op diet...DON'T CHEAT, you'll only be cheating yourself, and trust me, you'll feel sooooo proud of yourself after completing that part of the process!

I'll be banded Aug 25th and i'm interested in your FB site..

Excellent! Find me, friend me, and I'll send you a group invite!

Are you excited?!?!?!? Best of luck as you prepare for the big day!

I can hardly figure this site out I have a picture on my profile and have no clue why it's not showing here...

I can send you a private message maybe and give you my full name?

I am interested especially since it's private! I am in bed now though as I am being banded at 7am tomorrow morning. I'll look you up tomorrow afternoon depending on how I feel.

I can hardly figure this site out I have a picture on my profile and have no clue why it's not showing here...

I can send you a private message maybe and give you my full name?

Are you currently on Facebook? I searched your full name, and didn't find you. I also searched your first and last name, but there were a lot of results. So, first let me know if you're currently on FB, if not, it'll be up to you whether you're interested in creating a FB profile so you can join our group. Just let me know!!!

I am interested especially since it's private! I am in bed now though as I am being banded at 7am tomorrow morning. I'll look you up tomorrow afternoon depending on how I feel.

I'm sure you won't be reading this before your surgery, so let me say, YAY, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! =)

I hope you're feeling comfortable and remember that walking REALLY does help the pain! Looking forward to seeing you on FB!!!!

I will be banded on Aug. 21st and i am interested in your FB site too!!

Hi, Ive never posted on any threads like this before but totally interested in joining a private group. My surgery is Aug 19. - I will look you up on FB

HI!

I would like to chat with a few over FB! My date is Aug 27th. I have a half day nutrition class on the 19th..Until then all I have is the internet for my info, and I am SO confused!! I am sure I will get a clear head after my class. But right now this forum seems a bit overwhelming?? I'm off to bed now. Tomorrow I will look you up and and sent a message. Sleep well everyone!!

Banded Aug 13th, I just sent in friend request. What's the group name on FB?

My name is Leah and I am on facebook. My name on facebook is Leah Stocksdale Scheurer. I was banded August 12th.

Please send a friend request.

Leah

We're still reaching out to fellow August bandsters! We're a pretty diverse group and look forward to welcoming new members! Come join us!!!!!

I'm getting banded in 2 days, starting to feel a little more nervous but know it is the right decision for me, how long did you wait to go back to work?