falcon66

I am being banded December 30th at 10:am in SA, TX by Dr. Cavazos. My holiday preop actually starts tommorow. I cannot eat any red meat or fatty foods. On the 29th I can only eat breakfast followed by clear liquids, and do the bowel prep that afternoon and then no liquids after midnight. I have been able to enjoy the holidays. This group needs to stay together and give ourselves a name so we can stay together and chart our progress.

Thanks for the replies I am still looking for someone who has ridden roller coasters after being banded. My job as a dad is the most important job I have.

I have a couple of curious questions. I am being banded on Dec 30 and have a trip planned to Disneyworld in June. Can you ride extreme roller coasters with the band, and has anyone tried it. The second is about straws I know we are not supposed to use them because of getting air into the stomach. Has anyone drank from a straw and what happened? Thanks

I know why you are not supposed to, but has anyone tried it, and what happened?

I am being banded on the 30th and have a huge job interview 8 days after being banded where I would have to drive 3.5-4 hours. My doctors info says you can drive as soon as you are up to it. Can anyone give me any insight on what you felt like. I have read so many different things on the internet. One guy said he flew a day after surgery where some people take 3 or 4 weeks. I have had 5 previous knee surgeries and if weren't for it being the knee I could have drove the next day or two. Looking for some help. By the way my wife is working and cannot take me.

My doc showed me that mine will be on the left about halfway between belly button and chest. Mine is also going to be a low profile port ,

my doc even let me eat Thanksgiving dinner, and I still lost 10 pounds in a week

being a little apprehensive this last week I have spent too much time and energy to not be banded. And when it comes down to it I don't trust myself to lose weight. I have lost 10 pounds over Thanksgiving (first time ever during Thanksgiving to lose weight ) with 1 more day left. Please say a prayer for me about 11 a.m central time on Tuesday. Thanks for all the support and I will talk to you soon.

No I am not an alcky I have not had alcohol for 3 or 4 months, but I do like the taste of beer. Thanks for the reply

I am a 38 y/o male with a BMI of 40 with sleep apnea, 5 knee surgeries, and Reflux (at least my doc said my upper GI showed that, I did not know) I have went throught the 6 month diet, psych, etc. at a relaxed pace over a course of a year. My wife was not supportive at first (did not think I needed it)but now is supportive of my decision ( i now weigh 280 I graduated high school at 145). I went through considerable obstacles(time and financial) to make sure I was doing the right thing. Was at peace with my decision until two days ago and have started to re-think my surgery. I have tried numerous diets and programs and have lost weight before but did not mantain. My concerns are below any insight or opinion you could give me would be appreciated it, even if you have to call me a wuss. 1. Since this surgery has only been in the U.S since 1999 who is to say I won't have to have a future revision since I am only 38. I was clear with my doc when I told him I wanted to do surgery once(he agreed). Who is to say that band won't erode in ten to fifteen years 2. Will I be able to function at social and family gatherings and fit in at meals etc in the future. I am concerned about being on a business trip and not being able to drink a beer, or eat a steak with a future employer etc.

Originally scheduled for 11/17 but had to re-schedule because of work and now the date is 12/2. I am on day 2 of pre-op diet and lost 4 pounds yesterday.

Great posts except for the few who seemed to regret the band. They are kind of scarey, and day 2 of pre-op diet is whipping my rear.