Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

My banding is tomorrow 12/14/05!!!!!



Recommended Posts

Hello everyone! I am new on this forum and I am getting banded tomorrow morning!!! Yeah!!! I am really excited, and a little nervous. But most of all I am just ready to get healthy and happy! If anyone has any advice for me, feel free to email or leave a post! Thankyou!! Teresa:)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congrats on your band. Try to get a good nights sleep. I have no advice, as I am scheduled to be banded on 12/15/05. I do know however, that it can be scary to read all this stuff that "could" go wrong on here. Keep your head up and don't forget your reasons for wanting the band. For me it is because not getting banded, means definate and serious health complications in the not so distant future. Good luck to you. Nikki

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thankyou very much. I try not to listen to the bad things that people say. All I know is that no matter how bad any complications may be, they will never be as bad as the gastric bypass. I know I will be fine.

Are you excited??:)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

excited, mental, scared, elated, you name it. I walked im my bosses office this morning crying and he you could tell he wanted to hug me. Instead, he told me about his wife's gall bladder surgery and told me that all woman are the same. They all over react. It made me feel alot better. He is so funny. Guess that makes me lucky. Yes, im excited. How are you?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am doing great!! A little scared about this phosphosoda i have to drink in about 15 minutes. The nurse told me it's the worst thing about the whole process. But other than that, can't wait to start dropping the pounds!!:)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

The phosphosoda is a bowel prep I had to take before surgery. Let me tell you, it was gross. It made me throw up and then I spent 2 hours in the bathroom.

It is a salin based laxative.

I will never ever ever take this stuff ever again!!!

Other than that, I have 12 hours to go until I am on my way to a new life!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Before you know it, you'll be home and banded. Keep up posted and we'll keep you in our prayers!

Kendra

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

teresa, how did everything go? i notice you are in scottsdale. who did your banding? i am also new and would like any input you can give about how you feel everything went.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
Guest healthy4life

Hello, Just wanted to let know I was banded on 12/13/05 and I am doing great. Hell, I feel like i am ready for food but I won't until my doctor okays it. I wish you the best and hope to hear from you afterwards....

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
Guest healthy4life

I was banded two days ago and feel great. I have only had to take advil (for some discomfort in my shoulder ..gas). I am so excited about this journey and feel very fortunate to have this forum. I had to jump through all the hoops for insurance however, once again I was lucky that it only took 2 hours for them to approve it. I guess it was truly meant to be. I will be looking forward to any replies/ encouragement. Thank you

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 2 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 1 reply
      1. stevieoriole

        Am feeling this right now. My surgery date is 4/1. Sign the consent tomorrow. I feel like I overloaded myself with too much info, too many opinions. Got to the point where I was wondering if I should do this. Then I thought of my reasons for taking this step and that settled my nerves. Still get moments of doubt but am striving forward. Am just going to follow my book from the surgeon. Joined this because I was told by my dietician that I should do this for support

    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×