sKiPpY_C 0 Posted January 13, 2010 OK...SO I'M TRYING TO KEEP UP WITH THOSE WHO ARE GETTING BANDED AROUND THE SAME TIME AS ME. I WILL BE BANDED ON JANUARY 16, 2010 (THIS SATURDAY). SO FAR PRE-OP SUCKS...JUST BECAUSE I CANT SEEM TO KICK THIS VERTIGO! HAD TO GO TO THE DR FIRST THING MONDAY MORNING AND GET 3 SHOTS IN THA REAR...AND FINALLY I COULD KEEP FLUIDS DOWN. SO I'M GOING ON W/ MY PRE-OP (LOW RESIDUE) DIET...I'D BE FEELING PRETTY GOOD IF I WASNT SO DIZZY! I'M TRYING TO sleep IT OFF THE BEST I CAN ;( NOT WORKING SO FAR. I'M PRAYING THAT IT'S GONE BY SATURDAY KEEPING MY FAITH. SO...ARE YOU A JANUARY 2010 BANDSTER?? I'D LOVE TO KEEP IN TOUCH MY START WEIGHT: 330 MY GOAL WEIGHT: 175 BEST OF LUCK TO YOU ALL :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krstjump03 0 Posted January 13, 2010 I am getting banded bright and early in the morning...January 14! I am so ready...I am on day 10 of liquids and it does get easier. Today I actually feel normal. I am so excited! Keep in touch and I will post the play by play as soon as I can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jossie1 0 Posted January 13, 2010 Hello! I am scheduled for January 20, 2010 at 8am. I have been fretting a bit b/c I began my liquid diet (Optifast) a week ago and have only dropped around 5 lbs. I am nervous and scared that my surgery will be postponed if I don't get at least 10lbs off prior to surgery. I have walked every day for a minimum of 30 mins and have even done some running. (Not easy to do at this weight, I might add) Just wondering if anyone is experiencing the same as me??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loserin2010 0 Posted January 14, 2010 I have not heard you have to lose weight on the pre op diet or they cancel your surgery, but I could be wrong. Keep in mind though going to all liquid and dropping to low number of calories you have will cause you to stop losing. I was banded on 1/4, a Monday. On Saturday when I weighed I had lost 11 lbs. Monday AM I had dropped another 3 lbs. Hang in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jka81 0 Posted January 14, 2010 (edited) I am being banded in the morning January 14, 2009. Nervous and excited all at the same time! Edited January 15, 2010 by jka81 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamra. 6 Posted January 14, 2010 I will be banded January 20th. They had me on a 1200 cal diet and I have lost 35 lbs pre band....my goal is 165. Good luck to us all!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chele6378 0 Posted January 14, 2010 Me on the 26th!! My pre-op appointment is tomorrow!!! super super super excited! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mykoop 0 Posted January 14, 2010 I'll be banded on January 14th. Will be sure to post experience. Good luck to everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barb119 0 Posted January 14, 2010 Hey all, I was banded on January 12, so now two days post op . . . only problem for me is the abdomen soreness and getting my crushed meds down :thumbup:, only been hungry a little bit; will see doctor on Feb. 12...don't know if I'll get a fill or what . . . thanks to all who've posted....and good journeys to everyone! :tt1: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B-rizzle 0 Posted January 15, 2010 I get banded on 1/20, and I'm a little scared! I'm gonna go through with it though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jka81 0 Posted January 15, 2010 I was banded as scheduled this morning, and it was a lot better than I thought it was going to be. I have been experiencing some of the gas pain I heard about , but nothing too bad. I am SOOOO utterly excited that I decided to go through with this!:thumbup: Good luck to everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mykoop 0 Posted January 15, 2010 Hi everyone, I had surgery yesterday and all went well. I have some soreness today but haven't had to take any pain meds. The most discomfort I have is in my upper chest, apparently it's trapped gas. I wish it would start moving out! I am drinking all my liquids with a straw to prevent from gulping. Good luck to everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zanne32 0 Posted January 15, 2010 I am getting banded on Thurs, Jan 28th. Pre-op diet sucks, but I am excited for the surgery. :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeweI 2 Posted January 15, 2010 I was banded on the 4th. Today is day 11 post op and I feel great. A little tender near my port but I am back into my regular routine. My doc gave me approval to eat soft foods now. So no more Jello for me. For those of you who are in pain and hungry now just know that it will pass. This is only temporary and it's for a good cause. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taybjb 0 Posted January 16, 2010 I get banded Jan 20th.. A little scared but excited at the same time.:w00t: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites