Looking for September 2010 Bandsters

[purplevic 0]

Hi everyone. I got banded on 9/14/10.. surgery went well thank goodness.

My question is for everyone, im 5 days out now and still have extreme gas pains in my shoulder. I walk and walk as much as i can, and still cant get rid of the sharp pains. Any suggestions? I also take mylanta by that doesnt seem to make it any better either..

I finally slept almost the whole nite last nite in my bed, I realized im ok sleeping on my right side and that made me a little more comfortable. If only my shoulder would stop.

I still have a little over one week left on Clear Liquids and im not sure if im getting enough liquids or not because my stomach growls a little and im starting to think about food when i cook for my son and boyfriend.

anyone have any good suggestions for that too?

well I hope everyone is doing good who had the surgery this month too!

[Banded-Sept-2010 0]

Our Special Dates:

Today:

THIS WEEK: Good luck too those of you having your surgery this week. Let us know when you get a chance how you are doing after your surgery. We will have you in our thoughts.

September 20 - RACandler, mytrice, Natalka, lbtss16, shellyh

September 21 - angellegna29, krieck, wishful-thinking, ledgins, HAD_ENOUGH, Melissa4773*

September 22 - ebonykisses, kittykat56, papoose, mom05, teach830, highlojack, Scarred4Life, highlojack, Tsaleen, girlbanded*

September 23 - emsbugbug, cicigirl, kierstyun2010, hocuspocus, mrsmontero12607, sarwenc, sourmissg, monicaleon18*, Kmommy*

September 24 - ctrose, kmckinleyrn, South Dakota Girl, cocoabeanie03, hserra, donnasang*

September 25 - candy Rain

NEXT WEEK:

September 27 - babyk, LisaA (leaving for Mexico on the 26th), ocbutterfly, david314, wendyhart, panna, Realtor (Mexico surgery)*

September 28 - Zippy74, kosy2, ebeeze824, newbs, Marte80, Paigey, tk07

September 29 - wanna.b.healthy, Foxracing1201, chriper, Marte80, latin_starr*

September 30 - mrsbure, cndalbs, qtney1

*newest additions

I want everyone to be recognized for this journey, so please let me know if I overlooked you.

Those approved/self pay and waiting for dates:

TheLovelyMissJ

desperatelyw.loss

HeatherinCA

phershey

PitPat

bayareanan

Bugaboo77

82 have crossed over to Band Land:

1reign - from FL

ahlmanfamily - from MA

aliciaj - from PA

ally UK - from England

Angel82 - from MN

angelpix - from MN

AnnaOz - from Brisbane, Australia

bandalley - from Alberta Canada

BandedNellie - from CT

blondeej - from TX

Brian-LA - Brian from LA

Butterfly2010 - from NC

CalaCake - from PA

CdnBlondie - from FL

cece1967 -from CA

ConB113 - from FL

cortneyhughes - from TX

CSinTX - Cathy from TX

danide - Danielle from NY

debrarh - from GA

Desiree1972 - from GA

donna niemi - from FL

donnalys - from AL

drm1123 - from NY

Esin - from London, England

fldanny - Danny from FL

Freshstart2010 - Christi from CA

glitteryvampiregirl - Catherine from AL

gracerev - Pastor from GA

helgainaz - from AZ

ILUVFOOD - from NJ

jlr58 - from NJ

jmariedel - from VA

jshort - Jennifer from MO

matzobeans - from CA

melonie - from MO

KAS1971 - from MA

kimmila - from CA

kydman - from KY

Kysmith72 - from RI

LadyT39 - from FL

Lanah - from TX

lauravarley - from TX

leeblewb - from VA

lemonchick - from TX

lillyegg - from NY

lovemysgt - from TX

Loyalfriend - from NC

Mandyrae - from TX

maxi2010 - Maxi from NY

missjoany - from NC

motherbear - from NH

MrsFitand42 - Tiffany from TN

msmith73 - from NH

Nani4five - from MI

neenee717 - from NC

NYsLegend78 - from NJ

Olsweetmusic - from FL

onceuponaband - Paige from OH

peggycas - from TX

piperboo - from AR

playermimi - from MA

pooky032281 - Erin from OK

purplevic -from FL

ready4change10 - from PA

risenhour1 - from FL

rkwilliams1013 - Rebecca from GA

RN.Violet - from KY

Run Girl Run - from MO

sannersplace72 - Sandy from MD

SarahMarie123 - from WA

shushuandanniesmom - Jamie from IL

spitfireleo - from MA

Stateofzen - Lyla from AL

stephanie1975 - from Victoria, Canada

stephanie24p - Stephanie from IL

sugarmoma - from IL

sunny day - from NY

swissnis - from IL

TheMaxwellFamily- from IN

vega1star - from MI

WAH.MOM - from WI

Edited September 19, 2010 by Banded-Sept-2010

[Scarred4Life 1]

Alright, guys... I am on the last few days of my pre-op diet, and I am really, rEaLLy craving some chocolate... Anyone know if sugar-free fudgecicles would be the same as the sugar-free popcicles?

[highlojack 0]

Alright, guys... I am on the last few days of my pre-op diet, and I am really, rEaLLy craving some chocolate... Anyone know if sugar-free fudgecicles would be the same as the sugar-free popcicles?

I don't know about you, but my feet are getting cold, I'm so nervous I could puke, Wed is my day. All the time people were talking about their dates and stuff they seemed to be so calm cool and collected. You people are so brave. I could use some encouraging words right now, as I feel like I'll be walking into the hospital and then right back out.

[KimK813 2]

Banded September 7th... 20 lbs down, 80 to go! Good luck to everyone!

[highlojack 0]

Banded September 7th... 20 lbs down, 80 to go! Good luck to everyone!

Great news Kim, that is very good progress less than two weeks and 20 lbs! What is 813 after your screen name for?

Brenda

[papoose 48]

2 more days, i am getting nervous. on tuesday i have to do a clear liquid diet. any suggestions?

[CSE 0]

Hi! I am scheduled for surgery on the 29th! I am on day 3 of my pre-op diet. Yikes! :thumbup: Tomorrow is my pre-op appt. and that is the end of the appts. until the big day. I can't believe I am finally this close! Glad to officially become a September Bandster!

[CSE 0]

I am a newbie scheduled for September 29th!

[South Dakota Girl 0]

Good Luck to those being banded tomorrow. I get my band on Friday, thank goodness, dont know how much longer I could do this fast. Today is day 6 and was really shaky today and felt like I was going to pass out. I just keep telling myself that I am almost there. I am down 7 1/2 lbs in 6 days. I am off to a good start. And have not cheated once!!! I figure that I dont want to waste my time or my money. I even went to lunch with a friend and ate my bar while she had a sandwich from subway. She stated she felt bad eating in front of me, I told her that I had to get use to it and this was my test to see if I could do it. And guess what its been hard the last 6 days but I am determined.

Edited September 20, 2010 by South Dakota Girl

[Paigey 7]

Good Luck to those being banded tomorrow. I get my band on Friday, thank goodness, dont know how much longer I could do this fast. Today is day 6 and was really shaky today and felt like I was going to pass out. I just keep telling myself that I am almost there. I am down 7 1/2 lbs in 6 days. I am off to a good start. And have not cheated once!!! I figure that I dont want to waste my time or my money. I even went to lunch with a friend and ate my bar while she had a sandwich from subway. She stated she felt bad eating in front of me, I told her that I had to get use to it and this was my test to see if I could do it. And guess what its been hard the last 6 days but I am determined.

Wow! That's really encouraging.

[Scarred4Life 1]

I don't know about you, but my feet are getting cold, I'm so nervous I could puke, Wed is my day. All the time people were talking about their dates and stuff they seemed to be so calm cool and collected. You people are so brave. I could use some encouraging words right now, as I feel like I'll be walking into the hospital and then right back out.

No cold feet here!! :w00t: I have jumped through so many hoops and have been looking for some kind of help to get me where I need to be for so long.. As long as I can get past the IV - :thumbup: I'll be damned if I am turning back now! :thumbup:

We CAN do this... I will be right there with you and Mom05 on Wednesday, a long with several other ladies. I chose the screenname "scarred for life" because I am willing to have a few scars, in order to be able to live.

I have a son who was born 2 months early, and weighed just over 2 pounds... he fought for his life, and he has only enriched mine. Now its my turn to fight for MY life. He is my biggest motivator, even if he can only cheer me on by saying.. muma muma! :tt1:

[lillyegg 3]

Hi everyone. I got banded on 9/14/10.. surgery went well thank goodness.

My question is for everyone, im 5 days out now and still have extreme gas pains in my shoulder. I walk and walk as much as i can, and still cant get rid of the sharp pains. Any suggestions? I also take mylanta by that doesnt seem to make it any better either..

I finally slept almost the whole nite last nite in my bed, I realized im ok sleeping on my right side and that made me a little more comfortable. If only my shoulder would stop.

I still have a little over one week left on Clear liquids and im not sure if im getting enough liquids or not because my stomach growls a little and im starting to think about food when i cook for my son and boyfriend.

anyone have any good suggestions for that too?

well I hope everyone is doing good who had the surgery this month too!

Purplevic, my surgery was the day before yours. The shoulder pain is excruciating. It flairs during the day, but at night--like now--i am in so much pain. I have barely slept. Sitting up, lying down. Doesn't matter. I keep the heating pad on it, but it just isn't getting any better. I feel like a baby, but I am in tears all night every night. Everyone says it is normal, but I can't take much more of this.

[findingherself 0]

MINES IS ONTHE28TH...OMG WAY TOO nervous

[AnnaOz 0]

surgery sept 16.. im still in alot of pain much more pain than i anticipated but its getting a lil better everyday ..... just didnt expect to be in so much initial pain. still not sorry yet.....:thumbup:

I completely agree... completely not prepared for the level of pain! But it is slowly getting better.

I seem to have more pain when I haven't had an Optifast shake for awhile. It feels almsot like heartburn... not sure if any one else is has felt this. It seems to go away after I have a meal (1/2 an optifast).

Last night I was regreting it a little but have felt better today, most likely beacuse I managed to sleep better last night. I acutally slept for 4 hours straight at one stage unlike the revious nights where I was waking every hour!

Thanks for your post tho, I had always considered myself as someone with quite a tolerance to pain, but this was worse than any other operation I had undergone before! But atleast I know that I amnot on my own!

I hope everyone is starting to recover well, and thier gas pain is passing faster than mine... its a killer :thumbup:

Lastly good luck to everyone having surgery this week. All those pre-op diets will be just a memory soon :tt1: