CTJohn

Good tips, Doc. Enjoyed my visit with you a few months ago. Had surgery April 26th with Dr Fielding nod doubt great. Please post more often!

I had surgery on Saturday and worked Monday afternoon. Kinda crashed Tuesday, but resumed Wednesday. I only took pain meds day after, at docs suggestion - don't think I needed it Good luck!!

I had Dr Fielding last Saturday. No need to be nervous!

Don't worry! I had mine done last Saturday. Checked in at 8:30, surgery at 10, awake at 11, discharged at 1:30. No pain at all. Back at work for a few hours three days later You can do it!

I kind of inherited my PCP... Don't really know him well, but he was supportive. My endocrinologist was super supportive. In fact, she's the one who wrote the referral letter. Can't wait to see her in two weeks - hoping for med adjustment. It's up to you!

Well, got banded today. First, I want to thank this site. I've been reading for months and felt I was very prepared. I'm not a surgery guy - nothing since tonsils at age 7. Made the decision after many years of contemplating it (what larger person hasn't). Have several people who have been thru it who I trusted and complete faith in my Dr. Result - I was not the least bit apprehensive or had any anxiety except for a minute upon first entering operating room. Dr. said liver looked good, no blood loss, no hernias needing repair. I think I have five bandages across my stomach and one centered above (heart shaped bandage -where they inserted the air?) Checked in at 8:30 this morning. Surgery at 10. Woke up at 11:00. In recovery room at 11:05. Discharged at 1:30 and home at 3:30. No pain so far, no discomfort really. Throat is a bit scruffy from tube and abdomen is sensitive at most. Started with ice chips, Water. Just had some onion Soup broth. Plan on going for short walk. Plan is to go back to work on Tuesday -- we'll see Truly feel this is the first day of the rest of my life! I'm totally prepared and committed (wouldn't have been 5 or even 2 years ago). I thank everyone who allowed me to read their experiences. I've been reading posts just about every night since January. This site has far and away been the most useful. Lucky, too, to have supportive family and just a few others I've confided in. I know there'll be bumps -- but day one far and away better than expected. Oh, even lost 11 pounds last two weeks!

Mine was about three days. I think that's unusual

So, scheduled for Saturday. Yeah! Pre op direct has been ok. Lost 9lbs so far. Why aren't I nervous? Confidence in Doctor, maybe. Been super busy. I'm sure jitters will hit sometime thus week. All I know is I can't wait to be back home Saturday afternoon!.!

How much did you lose? How much skin loss did you lose? My surgeon says I'll need this... Makes me way more nervous than the initial procedure (later this month) but figured a day at a time Look great!

I'm having mine done 4/26 by Dr Fielding. Pre admission testing tomorrow, start shake drill Sunday. I'm ready!

April 26tth for me. Pretty excited. Start pre op diet Sunday. Purchased shakes today..... I'm ready!