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Hi Ready to lose and congrats on your upcoming surgery! Best of luck to you. Make sure ou post when you are feeling up to it.-Gigi

Hi Everyone, I am just checking in. I am feeling much better today. The gas pains are getting less though I still feel as though I am burping alot. I am doing better with my fluids today- about 50oz which is more than double yesterdays intake. I hope everyone is well. I'll check in tomorrow-Gigi

I told my immediate family-husband and kids,my dad,sister,brother and 2 friends- that was it! My main reason was that I was afraid if it didn't work then I would be judged. If all goes well, I might tel them at a later date.

Hi Thatgirl- I was thinking about you. First of all congratulations on being banded. I was banded on 1/30/07 and felt the same as you do. I can honestly say that it gets better. With each passing day, it gets better. I had a tough time with the gas pains. Hang in there- Gigi:)

Hi Mary- You surely have come to the right place. This website is full of information and supportive people. Best of luck on your journey-Keep us posted- Gigi

Hi and welcome to the group! I was just banded on the 30th of January, so I am also new to all of this. This is a wonderful group of people who have alot of knowledge and are so supportive of eachother. I encourage you to do alot of reading. You will learn so much. Congrats on your decision to be banded. We are all here to lend a hand. Take care-Gigi:)

Hi Dozr and welcome to LBT! What things are you experiencing? I was banded the day before you. I am feeling much better today,but the past 2 days weren't so good. Mainly gas pains,but luckily they've subsided alot. Take advantage of all the supportive people here. The site is filled with lots of advice, support, and knowledge. Best of luck to you on your weight loss journey. Gigi

Hi Pax10 and welcome to LBF! There sure is alot of friendly people here who are willing to share or have shared their experiences-good and bad. I just got my band on the 30th of January. Best of luck to you! Gigi

Hi TracyV- It is funny how all MD's are different. The yam sure does sound good! Do you feel that you have restriction on your band? I feel like I have restriction on mine. Hope you had a good day with your horse. Take care-Gigi:)

Hi TBO7- I was banded on Jan.30th @ about 9:00 am. I was in the recovery room by 11:00. I did stay overnight in the hospital. I had a bad 2nd day (31st). I was very uncomfortable and the gas pains were the worst. I was crying in pain- it was that bad! Then yesterday I felt a little better. I did not take my pain meds because they made me nauseous (I did not want to vomit). I took liquid tylenol and was fine. I still have gas pains,but not as bad. I am having a hard time getting my fluids in because it seems like whenever I put anything in, I get gas pains. I am not hungry at all at this time. I agree with you about the fact that we are all different and our pre-op and post-op diets are different, and how we react to the surgery is different. Personally, I thought it would be alot easier than what it was. It is getting easier now.Best of luck to you.Keep us updated-Gigi

Hi TracyV- I am so glad that you are doing well. I have to do clear liquids for 1-2 weeks with the addition of protein of some sort. I am burping alot though. I hope that doesn't hurt the band. Take care-Gigi:)

Hi! How are you? I am also 2 days post band. I have no appetite whatsoever. I am having a hard time getting my liquids in. I've only had about 16 oz in today. Every time I drink, it seems that I get gas pains. Anyway, I can't wait til the gas pains are gone. Gigi:)

Hi! I hope all went well for you. I've been thinking about you. I was banded on the 30th and doing ok. If it wasn't for the gas pains, I'd be great. Looking forward to hearing from you. Gigi:)

Congrats on your approval! That is wonderful news! It won't be long now. Best of luck to you- Gigi

Hi Holli! I just got my band-2 days ago. I was lucky that my insurance covered it. I am doing pretty good. The gas pains are the worst part of the whole experience. Best of luck to you- Gigi

Hi! I was newly banded-2 days ago. Congrats on your weight loss! It sounds like you're doing great! I'm doing pretty good. It is hard to drink though, because I am not hungry at all. Best of luck to you. Gigi:)

Congrats and best wishes to you on your surgery date of 2/15. It will be here before you know it:clap2: . I just had my surgery on the 30th of January,so I too am new to all of this. Best of luck to you-Gigi:)

Congrats Tracy! You are sooooooooo close now!!!!!! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers You should have a date in no time at all. I am finally in band land. I had my surgery on the 30th and went home yesterday(31st). So far so good- just the gas pains. Anyway, I can't wait until you join me on this side. Keep me posted-Gigi

Hi Lisa! Welcome to LBT! Sounds like you are on your way. Congrats! Gigi

I went in @7:30 and came home around noon time the next day-Gigi

Hi TracyV! Glad to hear that all went well. I am doing pretty good. It's just the gas that has been a real killer. I was awake from 9:30 til about 3:00 in awful pain from the gas. Then it simmered down and I was able to sleep for a few hours on my side with my hot pad. It is a little better today. I am trying to get my liquids in. It is very hard though. Hope you're feeling better today-Gigi:)

Best of luck to you! My thoughts and prayers will be with you-Gigi:)

Hello everyone! Well, it is finally behind me. I am with my band. I went into the hospitl @7:30 am, I was taken to the OR @ about 9:15 and was in recovery around 11:00. I didn't get up to my room til around 2:00 though. I guess the floor had some late discharges. Anyway, I was doing well til midnight. I received Morphine for pain and after 20 minutes, I broke out in a rash from head to toe. I was so itchy and uncomfortable and even a little nauseous. Needless to say I was up all night. I went home @ noon and am doing OK- just very sore mainly in my upper abdomen. I've had some H2O and ice chips, a cup of broth and a few sips of decaf tea. I am so full. I think that the fluids have contributed to the gas, but all in all not bad(for now anyway). I just wanted everyone to know that I am doing well and am on the road to recovery. I'll talk to you guys tomorrow. I need to go for a walk. Thank you to everyone for all the good wishes-Gigi

Thank you TracyV and best of luck to you on the 31st. Gigi:)

I just want to say a great big THANK YOU to everyone who has ever posted. I have learned so much just from reading everyone's posts. It seems like all of my questions have been answered without me having to ask. My turn has finally come-tomorrow-January,30th will be the beginning of a new life for me. I thank all of you for sharing your stories and experiences with all of us. I'm grateful that I found you. I'll let you know how it goes-Much love Gigi