CotonDeTulear

LOL..... I think my I-phone had a hiccup!!

Congrats miss679!!! I was banded July 16.

Congrats!!! I was banded July 16th.

Congrats!!! I was banded July 16th.

You are beautiful!!!! Congratulations

Good point Tara-U; I will ask about the card during my 1st post-op vist!

Banded on Tuesday, July 16th. We were delayed in Houston for the night after my surgery due to weather. I did not have my first dose of pain medicine until late in the evening on post-op day 2! OMGosh it was rough!!!! The drive from Houston back to Louisiana was..lets say intense, w/o anything for pain (i would not wish that on anyone!) My poor husband was having a "brain-fart" and thought we could not get my prescription filled until we got back home.... dear Lord i tried to "hint" that they have 24hr pharmacies across the U.S. but he was not on the same page! I did learn that I could endure WAY more pain than I ever imagined. It's late Friday; post-op day 4 and it is getting easier every day. Removed my 3 small bandages today and took a shower, then I was exhausted and took a nap. Down 10 lbs since surgery and 22 from my heaviest weight. Noticed that I am never really "hungry", I just try eat or sip (up to 2 oz) broth, protein shake, juice or water at least every 4 hrs. I have been walking around the house and in the backyard with my puppies. Occasionally feel the gas pain but it has really not been that bad. I actually walked up and down the hotel room the night of my surgery. I was up nearly every 2 hrs to urinate and walked several laps before going back to bed. My abdomen remains sore, esp near the incisional areas. I still require help sometimes getting out of various positions but otherwise doing great. GEAUX July bandsters !!!!

I'm new to this forum.... hello !!!! My surgery is scheduled tomorrow (Tuesday July 16th) and I am getting excited! I have read so many posts and learned so much that my stress level is actually very low. I just found out I'm scheduled at 9 am and we are driving to Houston tonight. ---please keep me in your prayers

FYI: "The BIG Book on Lap-Bands" really helped and has greatly reduced my stress... it is very comprehensive.

Thanks for the support. ; ). packing for Houston, surgery is at 9 am ----fingers crossed

Thank you all; getting packed and heading to Houston. ---fingers crossed

FYI: "The BIG Book on Lap-Bands" was really helpful! It explained all aspects in great detail.

I'm having my lap band in Houston Tuesday July 16th... in 2 days!!! I'm self pay; using Dr.Spiegel; $9,900 (cash price). I have several friends that had their bands 6 years ago and the cash price is the same.

I have 2 Coton de Tulear's (5month male & 6month female) they are such a joy! My surgery is scheduled Tuesday July 16th (2 days) and I look forward to walking in the backyard with them during recovery.