swankybangles

I recently got approved and surgery is scheduled on November 4th in Chicago! I'd love to talk to and meet others who are getting or have been recently banded. I'm 23 and living in the Chicagoland area. I'd really love to talk to all of you and track our progress together!

Yay good luck to everyone getting banded in the next couple of days!

I'm doing okay, I didn't get much sleep, I usually sleep on my stomach so it was hard to get comfortable. I definitely underestimated the gas pains. When I woke up from surgery it felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest and I could barely breathe. I have three incisions and the actual incision pain is minimal, but right under the left side of my rib cage which happens to be the largest incision where the port is sewn into the abdominal wall is really tender and painful. There is still some gas trapped in my rib cage and between my shoulders but it seems that the heating pad is definitely helping! I'm just glad for the pain killers! Hahaha

Officially banded!

Ahhh! Good luck dear! That's so awesome!! Sending lots of healing and positive vibes your way girl!

I should be banded in about 12 hours! This process has gone so quickly! Thanks to all of you for your continued support, I will let you know how I'm doing once settled

Monday is the big day! I'm getting beyond nervous! Congrats to all of you november bandsters!

My doctor is Dr. Elli with day one health! How about you!?

Has anyone experimented with their liquid diets? As far as shakes go? I have the isopure in the creamy vanilla and have been considering adding some fresh fruit or organic peanut butter, can I do that? Has anyone done anything like that? Just getting a little bored with the vanilla. Do any of you lovely ladies and gents have suggestions?

You ladies (and gentleman) are all so inspirational and I couldn't be more thrilled to be going through this with you guys. I just wanted to say thank you for all the support!

I didn't know if I was able to use skim milk but it seems like it should be okay. I'm doing three shakes a day with low sodium broth and sugar free Popsicles in between. I'm also drinking tons of water and some crystal light for flavor. I've been adding fresh berries and other fruit in the shakes. Does anyone have any suggestions to curb the cravings?

I've been craving a bagel all day, definitely considered eating one but decided not to and to sip on some broth instead. I'm happy that I decided not to cheat on my diet, I would have felt incredibly guilty if I had!

I am also going through day one! Pleasure tower you too Adriana, I just started my liquid diet yesterday. How was your experience through day one?

I am also going through day one! Pleasure tower you too Adriana, I just started my liquid diet yesterday. How was your experience through day one?

I am getting banded November 4th! How about you?!

I just did one scoop of organic banana Peanut Butter that I got at whole foods and let me tell you, WHAT A DIFFERENCE!! Are you using Water or skim milk with your shakes? I have actually added some instant coffee to the vanilla shake in the morning and it tastes great, kind of like a frappe. I welcome all suggestions! Thanks bandista!! I always look forward to your posts, you have so much insight!

I started my liquid diet yesterday, still adjusting and craving real food! Haha congrats on your journey!

Also, if you guys have a vitamin shoppe in your area I highly recommend checking it out! Super helpful and knowledgeable employees! Totally set me up with my shake mix and vitamins! Even found a 10,000 mcg chewable biotin tab!

I don't have a time yet, they're supposed to call me the Friday before! I'm assuming it'll be fairly early though!

I'm November 4th also!!!

Pre Op testing went well! Date is still set for Nov 4th and I'm slowly getting prepared, got all of my vitamins and protein powders today. I'm just getting really excited and anxious at the same time. What do you guys do to calm nerves or mentally prepare yourselves? Anything else I should get ready? What do you have packed in your bags?

awesome!! Congrats band buddy!

me too! The nerves are finally getting to me!

I haven't been banded yet but my surgery is scheduled for November 4th!