DGM

Hi all, Deciding to post for some suppost. Was banded Monday July 17. Had a SEVERE reaction to adhesive used during surgery so was put on meds, one of which was prednisone. I haven't lost much weight through this whole thing. Surgery day weight was 237 lbs. Friday July 21 weighed 239, monday july 24, 234. Will return to docs office monday for check, weigh etc. But clothes don't feel much different and I'm hungry a lot of the time. I"m on mushies now but wanted more than that today. I know some is head hunger but well, just wanting to know that I will definitely get there with the weight loss. Maybe just need a fill? Thanks, MDG

I DID IT!!!! I GAVE MYSELF THE INJECTION. Fyi, when one is menstrating you don't have to do the blood thinning injections. I got my period the evening before surgery so didn't have to do the injection. I had to wait until my period ended to start injections. Today was the first day and it was a sinch!! No pain, no burning. Just alcohol area and let dry, push needle in, inject slowly and DONE!!! No big deal. Thanks everyone for your help. MDG

I will be banded on July 17. I have to give myself a blood thinning injection (heparin for example,to prevent blood clots) the day before surgery and then for two weeks after, 2-3 times/day!!! I"m dreading this!!! Has anyone else had to do this?? MDG :help:

I was banded July 17. Doing well except I think I'm doing a bit too much as I feel a little weak and dizzy today. Maybe I need more fluids? Anyway... My doc recommends liquid diet for two wks post op. This consists of protein shakes, chicken broth, jello, sugarfree popsicles and clear liquids. I AM HUNGRY :hungry: I'm hanging in there though. I still have steri strips on my incsions but a couple of the corners are starting to peel. I think they'll be removed during my appt on tues (7/25/06). The only other problem i've had is an allergic reaction to the adhesive on bandaids that were place just after surgery was done. They were removed the day after but, wow, the itching and raised red areas are full blown now. I was told by the PA at docs office to use benedryl and some cortizone cream. mdg

HI All, banded yesterday and doing well today. Shoulders hurt from the gas, this is what bothers me the most. I know to walk and use malox or gas x. My incisioins don't bother me much...just a little sore. I also had my gall bladder removed and an hernia repaired...but now I"m an official BANDSTER!!! Thanks for all your support, MDG

My husband is extremely nervous about my surgery. You'd think he was about to have surgery himself. He loves me very much and is just nervous about: 1. the surgery itself. 2. the unknown after the surgery... "what if something goes wrong?" etc. I told him he has the same fears I do but that all will be just fine. Any words of encouragement from the significant others in your lives??? Thanks, mdg

HI Everyone. I've been on this site and have spoken to some of you but just figured out how to introduce myself :-) I"m Michelle from Maryland. I will be banded July 17!!!! MONDAY!!! PRAYERS are greatly appreciated.

Thanks everyone, your replies are helpful. I really appreciate them. Keep me in prayer as surgery is monday!!!

I"m being banded on July 17. Please add me to your prayer list as well as the " July list" MDG

Hootiebelle, I think my BMI was 44. I"m 5'2" and weigh 241lbs. Thanks for the info. Dody, Apparently aspirin works differently than Lovenox and heparin.

NO, just a precaution.

:mad I will be banded July 17. I've been on all liquids in addition to jello since last monday. I was told no solids.