Tricia Lewis

my process took 6 1/2 months. 1st my husband and I attended a seminar at a hospital that I know does this surgery. The Doctor who gave the seminar is who I chose to go with. Set up an appointment, and had to decide if I was going to do weight loss with my PCP or do their lifestyle program. That was to appease my insurance. During the 6 month lifestyle class(that's what I chose to do), I completed all of my pre-op work up. chest x-ray, ekg, upper GI, sleep study, stress test, phyc eval and nutritional eval. Once I completed my 6th month lifestyle class. Off to the insurance for approval. With in a week, I received my surgery date which was the following 1 1/2 weeks later. I'm now 9 days post op, and feeling great that I made this decision.. God luck on your journey..

I was just banded May 2nd. I feel bad for you. I didn't have any of that, and with the exception of a few days, have felt great. Walking helps to dissolve the gas pains, and I used a heating pad also. I hope you feel better soon..

I can't believe I feel this good, this soon. Started full liquids on Friday. The first day was a little rocky. But, by the end of the evening I think I figured it out. It will be nice to get some energy. I'm over being tired so quickly. Started the treadmill yesterday(day 5), only did 10mins @1.2mph.. I know don't get all excited now.. I didn't want to push it, cause i have been feeling that good. Today, I did 10 mins in the morning, and 20 mins this evening. This evening I bumped it up to 1.4mph and that was enough. Tomorrow I plan on doing 2/20mins walks. My meals for the next 2 weeks consist of these simple things. Breakfast - 4oz Carnation Instant (sugar free) Chocolate powder w/1/2 cup skim milk Between - water and 8oz protein shake (Worldwide pure protein, 35 grams protein, 4 grams carbs) Lunch - 4oz fat free yogurt Between - water and 8oz protein shake Dinner - 4oz low fat cream soup( I think I made it to thick yesterday, so I'll be thinning it down today) and then of course more WATER WATER WATER.....

Today is Day 6 post op for me. Girl... I know what you mean by the growling stomach.. OMG, my husband thinks it's the most funniest thing, cause it's LOUD..Heat has been my friend for it, it seems to help me. I'm a TMI girl myself, and appreciate your honesty about your journey.

Congrats! Wishing you many blessing May 10th. Can't wait to hear about your journey!

So far so good. Went in Monday (May 2nd) to get banded, and a new plication procedure done. Never had any nausea or vomiting, pain was a minimal. Released from the hospital Tuesday evening. Tuesday evening went well. Had a hard time finding a comfy spot to sleep in, in our bed. I think I was up every hour to hour 1/2. Wednesday was pretty good. I was starting to get a headache. I was drinking my water/liquids, but it definitely wasn't enough. I think all the sugar free things kind of got to me also. So, I started drinking plain apple juice and Gatorade. Once I think my body balanced back out, my headache went away. One more day of clear liquids, and then I can start full liquids. I'm excited to start the protein shakes, so I can get some energy.

Good luck.. hope everything goes well..

Hello All! Day 2 after being banded Monday(May 2nd). I feel great. So, thankful things have been this good. No nausea or vomiting. On day 1 of clear liquids. Start full liquids on Saturday, for 2 weeks. Energy's a little low, but expect that to pick up once I start on protein Saturday. Hope all of you have as great of an experience as I have so far. Looking forward to hearing everyone's journeys...

I had several as well. Tomorrow is my last day of regular food. I have a 24hr clear liquids before my surgery on Monday(May 2nd)..

3 more days.. May 2nd can't come soon enough. I'll get the phone call today for what time I need to be there Monday.. I'm starting to get nervous. I think I woke up 5-6 times last night, being so excited...

6 Days and counting..I'm so excited.. Had a last consult with my surgeon today. She only requires a 24 hour full liquid diet before the surgery. Which will be just a little taste of the next few weeks.

I'm scheduled for May 2nd.. and I am definetly the same.. anxious, scared and excited.. Good luck!!

YAY!! Can't wait to hear about your progress...

I agree with you.. CherylAnn you look GREAT!!

I just got my date yesterday.. May 2nd for me!! mjo3393.. you said everything I was going to say.. I can't wait to start living my life, instead of watching it pass me by..... Congrats to all you May banders!!

Hi! I will be banded by Dr. McCloskey, May 2nd. Just got the phone call Thursday. Very excited to start this new journey. It's hard to believe it's only 10 days away.