monkeymama 0 Posted April 14, 2010 Great to read all of your stories and concerns thus far! I am being banded on the 27th- I was supposed to be banded tomorrow but life got in the way. I was wondering for those of you who have gotten the surgery- how soon did you go back to work? Did it match what your doctors said? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travelingang 0 Posted April 15, 2010 Hope everyone is good, Well I start my 2 week liquid Protein on Friday, bad thing is we are leaving on a trip for the week end, hard to pack all the extra on the bike. I hope I can tolerate them, I took SF koolaid and puddings to mix in. But I do want to try to mix with SF orange soda as my DR suggested. Hard to think its only two weeks a way after so long .......... Martha:rolleyes: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hayo0ona 0 Posted April 15, 2010 my surgery on sun wish me lucccccccccccck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rnvegas 0 Posted April 16, 2010 Having surgery on the 28th. Start of a new journey! I have 110 pounds to lose... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hayo0ona 0 Posted April 16, 2010 my surgery is on Sunday i need all the support i can get i am really scared :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sassafrass26 0 Posted April 17, 2010 Im being banded on April 20th. They moved it up from April 23rd because the doctor is going out of town. Well yay! So im sooo excited. I wish all the rest of you April Bandsters luck! Many prayers and blessings! -Neesha:thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teachkdz0507 7 Posted April 18, 2010 Good question Monkeymama, I am getting banded on April 23rd. So far I've only asked for the surgery day (Friday) and the Monday. I can make my job sedentary if needed. My biggest concern is nausea. Did you get some good replies? BTW- Good luck with your surgery! I'm predicting that April 2010 Bandsters will enjoy the BEST results ever! Keep us posted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teachkdz0507 7 Posted April 18, 2010 Good luck Neesha! Post your progress so we can know what to expect! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teachkdz0507 7 Posted April 18, 2010 Good luck hayo0ona! I hope things went smoothly today! Keep us posted on how your recovery goes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Froggie D 1 Posted April 18, 2010 Great to read all of your stories and concerns thus far! I am being banded on the 27th- I was supposed to be banded tomorrow but life got in the way. I was wondering for those of you who have gotten the surgery- how soon did you go back to work? Did it match what your doctors said? I have a desk job. I was banded on Wednesday and went back to work on Monday with no real problem - just a bit fatigued. I has some gas in my stomach and took Gas-X stips to keep that down. I had limited referred pain in my shoulder. I only used pain med the first day and a half. They made me fuzzy headed so I switched to Tylenol. I had no nausea or vomiting. I focused on my Water and Protein drinks and sipped, sipped, sipped. Everyone is different but I am 57 years old and not especially healthy and I did fine. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alygrl77 0 Posted April 19, 2010 just got my LAP-BAND® on the 15th! dealin with a lot of pain, especially where the port is. i had my hiatal hernia fixed at the same time and i have a LOT of pain in my diaphram (it KILLS to laugh). just takin one day at a time.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rnvegas 0 Posted April 19, 2010 I am having surgery on the 28 of april and am looking for some buddies to experience this with...My name is Rebecca and I have 5 children and work fulltime. I am so excited but the anxiety has started to set in just a little. Hope you are having a great day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkeymama 0 Posted April 19, 2010 I am having surgery on the 28 of april and am looking for some buddies to experience this with...My name is Rebecca and I have 5 children and work fulltime. I am so excited but the anxiety has started to set in just a little. Hope you are having a great day! Rebecca I go the day before you... It still seems unreal to me so the nerves haven't kicked in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travelingang 0 Posted April 20, 2010 Well I have made it thru the long weekend and lost 5lbs so hope I'm off to a good start. I need to ask if it's OK because I only have been drink 2 or 3 shakes a day with a side salad for dinner. I was not hungry at all. But the shakes are much better when you have a blender to mix them with ice and a little fruit. April 30th is fast approaching:ohmy:... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flitabout 0 Posted April 21, 2010 I am having surgery on the 28 of april and am looking for some buddies to experience this with...My name is Rebecca and I have 5 children and work fulltime. I am so excited but the anxiety has started to set in just a little. Hope you are having a great day! My surgery is scheduled for 4/28/10 as well. Good luck to both of us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites