thought i'd start a new thread for us guy who are being banded in sept. my surgery is on the 18th. ive lost about 8 lbs. just worrying about it. scope will be on the 15th. it was suppose to be on the 1st but when the nurse was about to put in the iv she asked me who was driving me home. i said me. she said no your not you can't drive for 24 hours after the procedure. i said i sure wish somebody would have told me that! jerks!! anyway i've been practicing chewing my food better and realized i really don't chew it i just shovel it in. old habits die hard. is anyone else being banded in sept? later, greg.

9/21/2009! That is my date for change! I will be having it done at Parma General outside Cleve. Kaiser Insurance here. It's strange I do not feel nervous! I'm really excited. I am so tired of losing weight only to gain it all back...mark

Banded 09/07/2009.

Doing great 7 days out.

/mike/

My date is next Monday (Sept 21). A little nervous, a lot excited. Managing my weight has always been a problem for me. Even when I was hitting the gym 5-6 times a week for 2+ hours I could only get down to 180#. At 5'6" that's still heavy.

So, I'm looking forward to having this tool to help me. I really hope to get off the blood pressure and cholesterol meds...and dodge the blood sugar issue that is trending up over the last 4-5 years.

Getting banded TOMORROW! Nerves on edge, but excited!

Was banded last Thursday (9/10/09). Had some pain for the first 48 hours or so. Haven't used any more pain medication since Saturday. Have had a little breathing difficulties that I think is related to the gas they put into the abdominal cavity to make more room for surgery. Been doing a lot of walking since I got home on Friday. Haven't had any problems with the diet and am on full liquids and returning to work tomorrow.

Everyone is nervous. You will probably even question your sanity after getting out of surgery particularly when you feel the pain. I did! That will go away as things start to heal.

set for this friday 9/18

I got banded 8/24/09. Can I join in?

I've just started eating real food this week. WooHoo!! I can't wait to get filled. I don't have any restriction yet. So I'm sticking to my diet guidelines but it ain't easy. I want this tool I purchased to be fully active in helping me get where I want to go.

Good luck to you all.

Got banded yesterday 9/16/09 surgery went great. Only problem i'm having is gas pains that haven't got any better and I am having trouble urinatingother than that I'm good.

I am one week post op today and feeling great. The gas pain began to subside Sunday (3 days post op) and are completely gone now. Good luck with your recovery.

I checked this morning and am down 10lbs.

have been a bandster since sep 11 --- with preop diet and till today have lost 32 lbs but have not lost any for last week hmm- I am 69 years old ( which is not a mark of distinction, it just means my enemies are poor shots) I am doing this to extend my life, as it is obvious the world can ill afford to lose such a fine fellow as me---and I have always wanted to die at age 95 , shot by a jealous husband

going in to get my first fill next week so can join the jolly group of barfers I have been reading about-- I was really worried my exercise program would be screwed up.. but have been back to the gym for the last week with no problems Hope you guys have all the luck ive had so far

I am 4 days post op and I am still experiencing gas pains. Its really rough doing the liquid stage as my options are limited. @maddan. I agree, I have definitely questioned my sanity a couple of times since the surgery.. Can't wait for the pain to subside..

Banded 9-29! Just Made it in the Group! Feeling a little sore but, feeling good!!! Started my Pre-op diet Sept. 2 and I'm 40# down. I feel like I got a Running Start.:thumbup:

Good Luck Guys!!!

I was banded on 9/17/09. First week was kinda rough, but doing good now. Can't wait to get my first fill! :wink2:

sorry i didnt update you guys... been a hectic week back at work.. i went for my post op appt on monday and when i stepped on the scale i was pretty shocked... i lost 22lbs in my 1st week... i am now on pureed food for the next 3 weeks.. 1st week was hard getting use to but im doing better now.. jus need to switch things up some..