mnorman

Welcome Mudbug! It looks like the Dec 19th bandsters are right about the same place when it comes to weight loss. I know that I don't want to lose wt too fast and have a lot of loose skin, but at the same time my vanity wants to be thin immediately!! I guess I can never be happy!!

Hello Mississippi bandsters!! I was banded 12/19/08 and have my first post-op appt 1/26 and hope to get my first fill then. I can't imagine what that will feel like, but I am ready for some restriction!! Once my swelling went down after surgery I have not had any restriction and I am not losing much weight. I have to learn to be more patient with this entire process!!

Hello all 12/19/08 bandsters!! I doing good. My postop MD visit will be 1/26 and I hope to get my first fill at that time. I had restriction until the swelling went down after surgery, but none now that I can tell. I went back to work 1/5, my online class resumed 1/6, and haven't had must time to post. I haven't lost any weight this past week, only 15 pounds total. I spoke with the nurse from MD office and she said that was in line with what they expect immediately post op, but I was hoping for more!!

Hope everyone had a good Christmas. I was pleasantly surprised that I was not tempted by everything that was on the table! I did have a spoon of dressing at lunch and then a spoon of sweet potato at dinner, and it tasted sooooo good!

Hello everyone! I was banded on the 19th and have not had any problems, other than a pocket of gas in my left shoulder that will NOT go away!! I am on full liquids now, and am doing ok, no real hunger but I am having food cravings....I would give a Kings ransom for some garlic toast! Is that bizarre or what!! Is this common? How long do these last? I also have question about feeling full...do you actually have a full feeling, or just don't feel hungry? I am not hungry, but don't really have the full feeling we are all used to. I thought I was up to shopping yesterday....WRONG!! I made it to the first store, made my purchase, and came home. I guess I will send my hubby to purchase gift cards today! I really thought I knew what to expect after surgery, but it seems that there is a new question with every day. Even with that, I think this is the best thing I have done for myself in years!! Merry Christmas everyone!!:thumbup: Mary

Southe1010, How are you? I was banded on 19th and am doing OK. It is suprising the difference in post op orders from docs. Mine said the only limitation we had was if it hurts don't do it!! Of course, I am taking it easy. Thought I was up to shopping yesterday so decided to finish some last minute Xmas, WRONG!!! I made it to the first store, stood in line for my purchase, and decided I might not be doing that good! I am still having trouble with gas pains in left shoulder...will be glad when that leaves! Also, I am having a "craving" as I did while pregnant!!:thumbup: I would give anything for some garlic toast!! Is that bizarre or what? I know I won't give into that, but I wonder how long before that goes away. Has anyone else experienced this???

Hello All! I am so glad to be able to say that I am now 2 days post op and everything is going great. I am having a bit of gas pains in my left shoulder, but other that that it has been a breeze. Still on Clear liquids for today, then get to start full liquids tomorrow. All 19th bandsters please post and lets keep in touch.

Jewel, Glad to here that you are doing so good. I received my band on the 19th also and am having no problems to speak of. We will have to keep in touch and compare progress!:tounge_smile: Mary N.

Hello All!! Today was the day!! My band was placed this AM, back home by 330PM and I am feeling great. I have been dozing, sipping fluids, and walking. The pain in my shoulder seems to have left so now I just have a tender tummy. YEA!!!! I am so glad to be banded.

My surgery was today. Had to be at hospital @ 0515 and I was put in a preop room abt 0615. I was given the surgical gown, answered a few questions, and watched the morning news program for a few minutes. I was then taken on the stretcher to the surgery holding area, met with anesthesiologist, spoke with my surgeon and they placed my IV. I wasn't there long, maybe 20 minutes. Then on to the OR room. I transferred to the bed, the compression sleeves were put on my legs, and i was hooked up to the monitors. My nurse anesthesiologist told me she was going to give me soe med thru my IV and the next thing I knew I was in recovery!! They give meds for nausea and pain automatically and I had no problems. I was back in the room with my husband by 0915 - 0930. My doctor required me to stay until 1400 so it was afternoon before I went home. I have been walking around the house, sipping fluids. I did have to take some paid med when I arrived home, but none since. The pain in my shoulder has gone. All in all I think I had a wonderful experience.

Thanks...I think I missed the "next" button when I tried it the first time. Mary N.

I think we all worry about some of the same things. I am a surgical nurse and have been in on many lapbands surgeries but I am still nervous about it. I will be naked and catheritized by people that I have to work with everyday!! The closer it gets, the more apprehensive I get! But this time next week it will be over and I will be banded...yea!!!:confused_smile:

Hi everyone!! I am being banded Friday 12/19/08!! Finally!! I too am looking forward to two weeks off!:confused_smile::rolleyes2:

Hey all Mississippi folks! Did any of ya'll get snow this week. I sure would have liked to but we were too far north for it this time. Maybe later!! :confused_smile:

HI! Another day down and 4 to go! I was not referring to anything other than I had read all of the posts and for some reason thought I wanted to clarify that I know what I am getting into and what to expect. Did that make sense?? I am getting really excited now! Mary

Pete, How do you update those things. I was able to make mine, but i can't get the update to show on this site. :confused_smile: Mary N.

Hello!! My first time to look at this group. I am not 60 yet, but I am look at all groups to learn everything I can before my surgery 12/19/08. That last statement makes it sound as if I am going in blind, which is not the case. I have been working on this for 18+ months, and am starting the last week of waiting!! Yea!!

That sounds interesting. Any idea where details are available? I like free !!

Hello both of you! I am in the extreme northwest corner of mississippi and will be banded 12/19/08 by Dr. Woodman in Mphs. Looking forward to 2009 and losing a lot of this weight. Sharkco are you being banded in Mexico also? Good luck to you both. M.Norman

My surgery is scheduled for 12/19/08 and I am getting nervous as well as excited. I have been working toward this for 18 months due to my employer changing insurance co's in the middle of my efforts. But I am finally here!! Hope to learn a lot from you guys!

Hello everyone, I am new to this group and have been lurking and reading all evening. I am 58 years old and have been up and down on the scales for years. I have not been banded yet, my surgery is scheduled for 12/19/08 and I can hardly wait. I just found out today when my surgery would be. How do I get one of the weight ticker thingys that I see on so many of your posts? I am going to try the Daily Plate to see what that is all about. I want to use every tool and trick that I can to make sure that I am successful with this.

Linda - I have 10 days to go also, and I am getting excited and nervous. I am so ready to have the surgery and get it over with and start losing weight. I have started walking and joined Curves to get a start on the exercise! Good Luck to you.