karenokla

I would love to have a buddy to be able to share the ups and downs. I was banded 12/8/8. In OKC. It would be nice to find someone banded the same day and even better in OKC. Family tries to support, but its not the same. They have no idea how strong you have to be at times.:tongue2:

OMG! I can totally relate to you!. I am 5 days post and last night I was SOOO hungry I had a few bites of oatmeal. But then today I have cheated again a couple of times. I don't want to cheat. I just DON'T want to be hungry. I feel bad about what I have done but I will get back on track. Having liquids for a solid week just drove me crazy. I am suppose to still be on liquids for another 8 days. Please some one tell me that when I go back to the doctor he will give me a fill and I will ba able to make it through????? Is thats whats wrong? I just have the band in place and its empty allowing food to pass with out a problem? :biggrin:

It doesn't hurt that bad. The worst for me was getting the IV! But if you get up and move around it doesn't hurt that bad at all. I promise its worth it.

Well guys, I have my band put in yesterday. I feel pretty good. Some discomfort but not much pain. I have been able to keep down all of my fluids. I have such a great doctor (Dr. Eldridge). Everyone at the hopsital was wonderful (St Anthonys). I would love to make some friends here to help with the support part of this process. Its still going to be a lot of work but with my great family and the new family I make amoung here I will be just fine. Will keep u posted.

Hi everyone, I too am getting banded 12/8 @12pm. Check in at 10am. This last week has been hell but i am just staying focused. I have been on liquids only for the last 2 days, on my final day today before surgery. I have to say the best way is to avoid food and stay busy. I am nervous as well but more excited to start feeling better. Would love to stay in touch with those that are getting it done the same day. That would be a great for support for each other. :sad_smile::thumbup: Karen

Hi Pete, I am scheduled for surgery next Monday 12/8. I'm so excited. I know I am going to need all the support I can get. I was told that the support groups are a very important key in this life changing process.

After almost a year of fighting with my insurance company I finally got the approval for surgery!! It has been a battle to say the least. It was such an emotional time for me. When I was denied I was so down for weeks. An appeal was sent in and they continued to request more and more information. I know that they were hoping that I would give up. But I didn't and here I am with a surgery date of 12/8!!! I am so ready!:rolleyes2: