casinocat74 0 Posted December 13, 2005 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
HeatherGurl 0 Posted December 13, 2005 Welcome and good luck tomorrow! You will be fine and start dropping those pounds left and right!!! Let us know how you come out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casinocat74 0 Posted December 13, 2005 Thankyou very much!! I cannot wait!! Do you find that you get hungry or craving's alot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doinit4me 0 Posted December 13, 2005 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
casinocat74 0 Posted December 13, 2005 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
doinit4me 0 Posted December 13, 2005 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
casinocat74 0 Posted December 13, 2005 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
doinit4me 0 Posted December 13, 2005 never heard of it. what is it and why are you taking it? can't wait to hear how it all goes. write soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iluvharleys 15 Posted December 13, 2005 Congrats and good luck! Keep us posted on how you are doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casinocat74 0 Posted December 14, 2005 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
dolphin_dreams 0 Posted December 14, 2005 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
coyotegirl 3 Posted December 14, 2005 A big HELLO from a fellow Arizona Bandster!! Good luck on your surgery and keep us posted!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ethansgrandma 0 Posted December 15, 2005 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 Posted December 15, 2005 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 Posted December 15, 2005 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