January 2011 Bandsters !!!

[Rediscovering Erin 0]

I was banded on january 3rd so i am at my three weeks on Monday. I have lost 35 pounds since i started the preop diet. down from 290 5 weeks ago and now im 255!!! i lost a lot in the begininng but its definetly slowing down. I also feel that i can eat more now as well which isn't good for the weight loss. I get my first fill on my birthday of course... feb 2 so i am hoping that the fill helps! i dont want to eat a lot! haha! my doc told me that if i am hungry, then eat... but dont snack! snacking is the hard part for me!

really want to go to a support group on monday and hopefully i can get my motivation back to eat well. i haven't been excercising as much as i should either. i have a gym memborship but i am dreading going there for the first time in months!

i know once i go once, it wont be so bad, but i just hate all the skinny and in shape people. i feel huge and stupid!

I know how you feel but keep this in mind. You are braver than ALL of them. You knew you needed help and you got it. And soon enough, you'll be one of those in shape people. And, if you pay attention, you'll notice those people aren't looking at you...they are gazing at themselves in the mirror

[Justine86 1]

So Im being banded on tuesday the 25th!! Im so excited and ready for this journey! Any tips for post op or first week after surery?

[Native Girl 13]

I am scheduled to get my surgery done on January 31st in Medford, OR. I have been waiting for insurance approval for three years and it is grear to know I do not have to wait any longer. I have had so many test and appointments, that I will be glad when the surgery is over and I can start my new life adjustment. Geez think about it we have a second chance in our life to make better choices to keep ourselves healthy.

Good luck on your surgery if you havent had it yet.

Dora

If you're planning on being banded in January your either half way thru your 6 month wait or you've just recently met with your surgeon and you're beginning your 3 month wait filled with dr appts and nutrition classes.

I have aetna and I only have to wait three months but it'll be filled jam packed w/ dr appts and classes, etc...

I went to see a pulmonologist last week and he wants me to get a breathing test, chest x-ray and sleep study. Saw the GI yesterday and my endoscopy is set for 11/5 and my cardiologist is Friday - can't wait to see what HE has in store for me - haha --- I'm actually excited to get this "work up of the stars" --- how many others are thankful for all these tests (cause when else would we get them done??)

My BMI is under 40 and my last two years worth of weights was around a 35 but I have diabetes and high triglicerides...hoping that this is acceptable for aetna approval cause I'm gaining and not losing no matter what I do - I presently need to lose 80-90 pounds and there is no way I could do it on my own with the diabetes and hypo-thyroidism. :laugh:

I'm curious to know who is getting banded in January (My surgery date is 1/18/11 if approved). I'd love to hear your stories and concerns - anything at all --- just want to put together a group for those that are planning a new life style come January - I can't think of a better new years resolution!!!! :thumbup: ~Renee

[Stephy5 33]

Hi everyone. Congrats to all the new banded people and to anyone who has received their date.

I was banded the 19th and I can't believe how well I am doing. I have had no pain at all. I was pretty sore on day 2, but not to much since than. I did fight a bit of tightness in my chest and shoulder from the gas for a few days. Honestly it has been a great recovery thus far. I hope this is going to be a theme for my banding.

I only get hungry once or twice a day and have a Protein Shake or a bit of Soup and than I usually am fine for a few hours. I am looking forward to seeing the doctor on Thursday to have my staples removed and find out where I go from here with food and exercise. I know to be patient, but just want to confirm how long I am looking at to be back to "normal"

I hope everyone has as good of an experience as I have had thus far. I pray mine will keep up.

Thanks

[speeding02gt 3]

So Im being banded on tuesday the 25th!! Im so excited and ready for this journey! Any tips for post op or first week after surery?

Congrats for the coming surgery day!! i was banded on 1/17/11.. the only advice i can give u is to walk as much as you can! you will probably feel sore and very bloated feeling (GAS). the first night( i was out of the hospital by noon on my suregery day) was rough i had a hard time getting comfortable with the pressure. day 2 got better but waliking was still the only relief from the gas and pressure. i would walk for as long as i felt comfortable then i would sit in a recliner and kick back it felt so much better. Everyday from then on got better and better the gas would go away for a while then come back its very weird. The pain in your abdomen is gonna be hard to decifer, its a mix of incision,muscle,gas,and hunger pains. I had a hard time drinkin my Water and drinking my Protein Shakes as it made me feel even more bloated. You have to remember to drink your Protein even though you dont feel like it. Well good luck and if you have any questions about anything let me know.

[Stacyr 0]

My surgery was 1/21/11. I went home the same day. I felt great that day and felt like I hit a wall the next. I wasn't prepared for the gas pains, and being a proper southern girl, expelling it didn't come naturally. lol I also wasn't prepared for the 4 lb gain from the fluids in the hospital. I lost 12 lbs on the pre op diet and I'm down a total of 13.5 now. Only a million to go!

I'm really looking forward to the support and information here.

Stacy

[Justine86 1]

Good luck tomorrow!! im also being banded tomorrow!!!

Six days to go for me...excited...nervouse....releived....all at the same time. Hope you are all doing great!

[Metime 2]

Today is the day! I leave at 10 to get to the hospital at 11 for a 1:30 surgery. Will be staying over night and coming home tomorrow by 9am ish. Gulps. Nervous!! Good luck to all who are being banded today! Talk later!

Nicole

[Justine86 1]

Good luck today!! Im being banded at 230 today !!!

Today is the day! I leave at 10 to get to the hospital at 11 for a 1:30 surgery. Will be staying over night and coming home tomorrow by 9am ish. Gulps. Nervous!! Good luck to all who are being banded today! Talk later!

Nicole

[amberakamom 13]

Good luck, girls!!!! I go tomorrow!

[zengirl 0]

i was banded on 1/20/2011. hunger issues are not a huge issue at the moment, but dear god my port site is killing me! someone please tell me about their experience with the port pain. i don't feel there is anything wrong with the area, no heat or swelling. if i slouch it hurts more. if i use any ounce of my core i can feel the pain.

[mommycld 2]

Hello January Bandsters!

Just joined the site... looking for words of wisdom

My surgery is scheduled for Friday, the 28th... and despite being VERY ready, I AM nervous ...primarily about waking up in pain and nausea and that general 'post anesthesia' feeling that I hate

Thanks to all for sharing your experiences... it really does help

[KSD1971 0]

Today is the day! I leave at 10 to get to the hospital at 11 for a 1:30 surgery. Will be staying over night and coming home tomorrow by 9am ish. Gulps. Nervous!! Good luck to all who are being banded today! Talk later!

Nicole

Hope it all went well!!!! Check in when you can!

KSD

[jeshy134 1]

Hi January Bandsters,

I am now 2days post-op. I feel sore but this morning was alot better than yesterday.

I am craving food (I did not have to do a pre-op diet) and not feeling fulfilled on liquid.

I am desperately after recipes with some flavor or substance and i know its hard due to this being a liquid only stage.

My surgeon has said all went well and everything is where it should be.

What I am nervous about now is what if i dont lose the weight after going through all this

[amberakamom 13]

I am leaving for surgery in about a half an hour!