Banded Thur June 2nd... Here are my thoughts

[mindy327 1]

I am from AZ and I was banded on Thursday in Mexico. A lot different from here in the states. I checked in at 9:30 did my tests and by 10:30 I was getting the band. I woke up with the common shoulder pain and slept most of Thursday. I wasnt allowed anything to drink until the next day. Friday we left and stayed the night at the Hilton to recover for a 6 hour drive home Saturday. The pain didnt really come until Sunday. I felt aweful, due to the shoulder pain. I took muscle relaxers and vicodine to help. Sunday was hard for me to get down liquids. I could only drink 1 to 2 oz at a time, so I was thirsty. Sunday was also when Banster Hell kicked in. I THINK I was hungery, and wanted to eat everything in the fridge. I made it through to Monday which was better but still gas shoulder pain. I was soooo thirsty, and drank most of my oz of fluids. Today, I woke up pretty early and feel SOOO much better. Gas pain seems to be gone, and I have lost 13 lbs since Banded! Seems like a ton of weight to me. I have 4 incisions, that are all small and they are very sore. Other than that I seem to be doing well and very happy I made this decision.

[lea3277 6]

I have my surgery Thursday the 16th and plan to go back to work on MOnday.......is that pushing it? I see you had yours on a Thursday also. I am glad to hear you are doing well after the initial hoopla that I'm sure we will all go through!

[bandit#05092011 0]

I have my surgery Thursday the 16th and plan to go back to work on MOnday.......is that pushing it? I see you had yours on a Thursday also. I am glad to hear you are doing well after the initial hoopla that I'm sure we will all go through!

yeah...i thought i was going to do the same when i was banded...but you just don't know how much pain you may be in a day or 3 later. but if you can do it...do it, just take your time and don't rush it.

[hotabriana4 0]

Hi Everyone

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[mindy327 1]

Okay, so here is my update...... FEELING SOOO MUCH BETTER! Im down 15.2 lbs in one week! 7 days ago this very moment I was on the Operation Table and today, my stomach muscles have finally gotten better. I can sit up without pain now. The shoulder pain has gone way down still there at times but not at all like it was a few days ago. I got to go to mushies yesterday. I never thought a 1/4 cup of refied Beans diluted would taste so good. Surprisingly 1/4 was just enough food. Unlike before where I would get a can of beans add cheese and dip chips unil the can was gone! I am looking so forward to this new step in my life. FEELS SO GOOD TO BE A BANDSTER!

[highland 168]

Okay, so here is my update...... FEELING SOOO MUCH BETTER! Im down 15.2 lbs in one week! 7 days ago this very moment I was on the Operation Table and today, my stomach muscles have finally gotten better. I can sit up without pain now. The shoulder pain has gone way down still there at times but not at all like it was a few days ago. I got to go to mushies yesterday. I never thought a 1/4 cup of refied Beans diluted would taste so good. Surprisingly 1/4 was just enough food. Unlike before where I would get a can of Beans add cheese and dip chips unil the can was gone! I am looking so forward to this new step in my life. FEELS SO GOOD TO BE A BANDSTER!

Way to go Mindy! Nice to know there's light at thr end of the tunnel. Keep up the good work, and keep us informed.

[SkinnyInside=) 5]

You go girl !!! =)_

[Cocoabean 430]

Hi Everyone

I'm new to This forum

it is great to join this Forum, hope i'm welcome in;)

Of course you are welcome here!!! Welcome aboard!

[Cocoabean 430]

I have my surgery Thursday the 16th and plan to go back to work on MOnday.......is that pushing it? I see you had yours on a Thursday also. I am glad to hear you are doing well after the initial hoopla that I'm sure we will all go through!

Many people do. I would not have been able to. I caught a cold right around the time I was in the hospital. So my recovery was slowed by that. Yes, having a cough after abdominal surgery was such great fun.

My advice to everyone is to plan for the worst and hope for the best. I took two weeks off, tried to return after one, but ended up doing half-time the second. I know not everyone has the luxury of writing their own schedule as I do, but if you plan to return on Monday after your surgery--at least have a contingency plan in case you can't.