Erin O'Donnell

Thank you!

Thank you!

Oh cool! Good luck! My surgery starts at 9am...how about you?

its gonna go great when you wake up. you will be a miss bandie lady Haha yes I will! thanks!

Hi! I've really been loving this app lol! I go in for surgery on August 13th! Anybody else getting surgery that day? Anybody else kinda freaking out? I hope I'm not the only one. I cried last night out of fear of failure. But it's made me feel a lot better seeing all the posts on here! Anybody that has any immediate post op tips would be greatly appreciated! I'm a little nervous about the recovery and what to expect...

Me three!

Thank you for the advice!! I can't wait

5'9", starting weight 305, I wear either a 16 or an 18... I'm down to 291.0 and still wear 16s. But I haven't gotten my band yet...I go in for surgery the 13th

Hi! I'm 20 I go to college in Richmond, VA and live in loudoun county, VA when I'm not in school. I'm getting banded on August 13th (ahh so soon!!) would love to meet people going through the same thing

Oh awesome! I have to be there at 7am for 9am surgery! Im excited too! Tired of feeling hungry! Tired of being over weight! I'm pumped Good Luck to you too!!

Congratulations and follow pre-op diet before surgery. Be positive and you will sail right through it. Guess I was lucky' date=' my recovery was quite instant, some gas and then over night 99% gone. I'm off pain meds and I believe the only reason I had to take them was belly button pain/aches everytime i bend over or get out of bed. Keep your walking up after surgery to release the gas in your system. Use a heating pad even if you dont feel you need it. Put in on for 10-15 minutes on your upper back. Take any meds for a good nights sleep. Keep your fluids as much as you can drink, BUT SIP your Water. Dont drink water like you're use to, your stomach will talk to you. Best wishes on your surgery date.[/quote'] Thank you so much for the advice!! I appreciate it!

Oh wow!! Thank you!

Thank you for the advice!!

This is what I'm really excited about too!! I haven't gotten banded yet but I've always thought one of the most exciting parts of losing all this weight would be seeing my collar bone

Okay cool thanks for the advice!

Thank you!! Oh good! That makes me feel better

Oh wow! Same day! I was supposed to go in at 6am also but they called back and changed it. I will definitely check in. Good luck with your surgery!

Ohh I'm glad things are going well for you! I agree; if I look good than the number on the scale doesn't matter as much Reading about your success definitely makes me feel a lot better about everything! Thank you for the advice and support!

Hi! I just turned 20 in June and am scheduled to get my band on August 13th! I'm excited but really nervous. Initially I was only nervous about the pain of recovery, which I realize isn't extremely bad, but now I'm more nervous about regretting getting my band. I've seen a lot of success stories but have also seen some not so successful stories. I'm worried about long term complications (heartburn/acid reflux, erosion) and if it'll all be worth it. Ahh, I don't know, I think I'm just psyching myself out. Any advice or tips would be so appreciated! -Erin

I officially go in for surgery on August 13th at 7am! Surgery starts at 9am! Ahhh excited and nervous and anxious all at the same time! ☺