This thread is for peeps banded or being banded in December of 2009.

Hello all, getting banded 12/18, started liquid diet today!

Clinic said come in right away, they removed some liquid that was in the band. feel great now.

Terri

Just want to say congratulations to all you new December Bandits and to send best wishes to all future December bandits. Hope everything goes well for you all :wink2:

Hello Everyone,

I'm officially banded :wink2::biggrin::biggrin:

I have a bit of bruising pain in the stomach area and some gas pain but all in all it is very bearable and i'm happy with the outcome. Probably the thing that is annoying me most is the dry, sometimes sore throat. Drinking is helping with that however.

The surgeon said my procedure could not have gone any more perfect which was lovely to hear.

Thinking of all you pre-bandsters getting ready. I'm normally a bit of a sook, and i'm ok, so i'm positive everyone else will be.

Won't be on here for a couple of days, staying at my mum's who will be looking after me as my fiance is playing sport.

Will post a.s.a.p. to let you know how it's going. :wink2:

Congrats to all who were banded yesterday. We've heard from a few of you but want more of the details as soon as you're feeling up to it. Let those of us that are "yet to be banded" how it went. Hugs to all....

Teriamn, thanks for posting. I am having the same trouble. I had surgery Thursday, had a little broth Friday and it seemed ok. Today I tried to drink a protein drink and only had a little bit, then had pain that felt like acid reflux. Guess I'll call my doc on Monday.

I was banded 12/3 and I came home yesterday. Not much pain, but I am so sleepy and can't stay awake and I have had no pain meds and I feel so nauseated and can't eat anything, even though I can have soft foods today.

I lost 25 pounds on the preop diet.

Quick Question - I was banded on 12/2 and am still having these awful gas pains. I am burping like a mad woman! I've also developed a dry cough and my lungs are achy. It feels difficult to breathe deeply. Is this normal?

Quick Question - I was banded on 12/2 and am still having these awful gas pains. I am burping like a mad woman! I've also developed a dry cough and my lungs are achy. It feels difficult to breathe deeply. Is this normal?

Those were the warning signs my doc and nurses made me swear to call and report. The cough and lung discomfort should be reported according to my med team. Have you done the incentive breathing exercises? They are supposed to ward off pneumonia and other lung problems.

I would call my doctor. Please let everyone know how you're doing.

I have been doing the exercises, but can't get to the full "2000" they set me at. There is nothing coming up out of my lungs, but I think that the reason it hurts to breathe deeply is because of the gas.

Hello Everyone! I was banded on 12.2.09 and I am still feeling a little discomfort, but I am good :w00t:

Is Anyone Else Craving Real food? Not large amounts, but even looking at a cooking show my mouth is watering...are you guys feeling this?

Hello Everyone! I was banded on 12.2.09 and I am still feeling a little discomfort, but I am good :w00t:

Is Anyone Else Craving Real food? Not large amounts, but even looking at a cooking show my mouth is watering...are you guys feeling this?

I was banded the same day.. I am not really craving any solids love the liquids and have noticed if I eat to much of them I get upset belly.. I think that is why I am not craving anything... I think i am loving the liquids because my preop was so strict and was just allowed shakes and two cups veggies a day. I am loving the Jello, custard, chai tea, Soup broth... and so much other yummy flavors. My doc has me on a 4 week post op liquid diet. Will see how that goes.. LOL

Astro--CALL your doctor. PLEASE!!

I was banded on 12/3. For the most part doing good. I had a hiatal hernia repair as well. I have slight pain but not as bad as yesterday. I just keep walking and waiting for the first week at least to pass.

Hi all -

Just checking in. So, I'm 3 days post-op now. Still having some pain with gas pressure and a bit around the incisions. The gas pain is weird and my stomach is VERY gurgly. It's like it's own personality right now. Talking all the time! The worst pain is around the middle of my chest and some in the shoulders.

Overall, there was much less pain so far than I thought I would have, but still enough to keep me on pain meds.

Total I start full liquids and am going to try some watery oatmeal this morning. See how it goes. Then a protein shake at lunch I think.

Anyway, glad to hear so many folks are banded and doing well!!