August 2011 Bandsters????

[rachelmiller1978 3]

Congrats and I hope you feel better soon! Almost can't wait for the soreness, ready to go in less then 3 weeks.

Got my band yesterday. Got discharged this evening.

All went well, I don't remember how I fell asleep for the surgery, next thing I knew I was in recovery.

A few things for those of you who are getting it done this month....be prepared to be VERY sore..also you will have a lot of gas pains...mainly in your stomach and chest. You'll be hooked up to an IV (obviously) and you'll have a "happy button" for pain meds. Each time I pushed it I fell asleep. Get ready for Jello and broth too. That was on my food tray. All in all everything went well. Just be ready for the soreness. Oh and you will have a catheter.

Make sure you WALK WALK WALK as soon as you fill up to it.

Good Luck all!! Make sure you take a before surgery picture too!!

It's exciting to start my journey!!

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[myzn1 0]

5 days 'til I get banded. Aug 10th is my date. I was very nervous and a lil excited. Now I'm more excited than nervous. Good luck to everyone out there.

[Navywif99 0]

I have all the initial banding stuff behind me now an feel pretty good. I was banded yesterday at about 1 an was done by 2:30. Dr. Fearing an the staff at New Hope were amazing. They are just an unbelivable group of kind an considerate people with a shout out to nurse Cheryl you rock!

Im able to get around pretty well an Im not in too much pain. I suppose after having 2 c-sections this seems like a breeze. Every once in awhile i get a slight gas pain n my belly but nothin in my shoulder yet. No nausea or vomiting Im already drinking Protein Shakes again an having popsicles without any issues.

Hope everyone is recovering nicely from their surgeries this week. It is such a relief its over with an im sure lots of you ladies an gents feel the same way. Luck to anyone that is doing it today youll do great.

Heather

Oh..left a post on your wall. I am crazy and thought it was on Tues. Silly Me.. I hope to continue to communicate with you so we can go thru this together. My name is Jamie

Good Luck on yours as well

[Navywif99 0]

LOL me too they told me I had 30 seconds next thing I knew I was in recovery. I don't remember closing my eyes or feeling drowsy in any way. So weird. The anestisiologist came in an asked me if I remembered anything an I kindly replied nope an he smiled an good thats the way we like it.

Good luck with your recovery!

Got my band yesterday. Got discharged this evening.

All went well, I don't remember how I fell asleep for the surgery, next thing I knew I was in recovery.

A few things for those of you who are getting it done this month....be prepared to be VERY sore..also you will have a lot of gas pains...mainly in your stomach and chest. You'll be hooked up to an IV (obviously) and you'll have a "happy button" for pain meds. Each time I pushed it I fell asleep. Get ready for Jello and broth too. That was on my food tray. All in all everything went well. Just be ready for the soreness. Oh and you will have a catheter.

Make sure you WALK WALK WALK as soon as you fill up to it.

Good Luck all!! Make sure you take a before surgery picture too!!

It's exciting to start my journey!!

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[ginny echols 3]

yay i was banded aug 2nd. its been a breeze for me. so looking forward to my new way of life.good luck to you that are still waiting.

[itsmyturn 0]

I get banded the 10th... Would love to keep updated on how you are doing!

[itsmyturn 0]

My band date is 8-11-2011 and I am so ready... this is day 10 of the Optifast liquid and I will be glad when it is over! Good luck August Banders!

[rachelmiller1978 3]

I go into the New Hope Bariatrics center in 3 weeks but my surgeon is Dr. Malley. I am glad they treated you well. Gives me hope. I have had 4 c-sections so I am hoping that experience with make this experience cake! LOL Hope you feel better soon and congratulations.

I have all the initial banding stuff behind me now an feel pretty good. I was banded yesterday at about 1 an was done by 2:30. Dr. Fearing an the staff at New Hope were amazing. They are just an unbelivable group of kind an considerate people with a shout out to nurse Cheryl you rock!

Im able to get around pretty well an Im not in too much pain. I suppose after having 2 c-sections this seems like a breeze. Every once in awhile i get a slight gas pain n my belly but nothin in my shoulder yet. No nausea or vomiting Im already drinking Protein Shakes again an having popsicles without any issues.

Hope everyone is recovering nicely from their surgeries this week. It is such a relief its over with an im sure lots of you ladies an gents feel the same way. Luck to anyone that is doing it today youll do great.

Heather

[cakegirl 12]

I think I have everything ready for my pre-op diet and surgery. Apart from 2 assignments I have left to do for university, and cleaning the house so I don't have to worry about doing it after!

For those that are banded already, how long until you were up and about? I know my doctor recommends me getting up and walking as early as possible, but how long till I can drive a car, or until I'll feel like doing grocery shopping or something?

[crash878905 2]

Prayers and best of luck to all of you August bandees! I was banded on 7/6/11, I'm no expert but if you have any questions, ask

[Mscarter007 0]

I am happy that everyone who has had their surgery so far is feeling well. I feel much better than my surgery day. I'll be ready to return to my desk duties at work on Monday! For those of you with upcoming surgeries, do not underestimate the power of the ANESTHESIA ! dom dom dommmmmmm! I never had incision pain or port pain (thanks to my "single incision") just couldn't stay awake long enough or stop getting sick because of the anesthesia. I am doing terrible at consuming my Protein requirements but I am a work in progress. Can't wait to hit the gym and pool and start losing. If I had the opportunity to do it again..............I would do it, with a major anesthesia disclaimer.

[Mscarter007 0]

I think I have everything ready for my pre-op diet and surgery. Apart from 2 assignments I have left to do for university, and cleaning the house so I don't have to worry about doing it after!

For those that are banded already, how long until you were up and about? I know my doctor recommends me getting up and walking as early as possible, but how long till I can drive a car, or until I'll feel like doing grocery shopping or something?

My surgery was Wednesday at 9am and they wanted me up and walking at 5pm. I began my walk at 6pm just because I needed a minute or 60 to get it together. That was only because I didn't take so well to the anesthesia. I drove my vehicle on Friday after a Wednesday surgery. It was a very short distance, maybe a quarter of a mile. I felt like going food shopping the same day but that's only because I like to push myself a little but my hubby refused. We are going today. I hope this helps.

[ctarantino 13]

Thanks all for checking in after the surgery! It is helping me so much. My son is Turing 1 this month and my daughter is 3... This is my concern, taking care if 2 little ones.

I feel much so much better hearing everyone is doing well on on their way to a healthy and happy lifestyle. Much luck to all!! I'm up this week!!!! 8-11-11 is the day!!!!!!!

[LostInSideMyself 0]

I am 5 days post op, and I feel good just a little sore at incision sites, but nothing too bad, haven't had any gas pains just always feeling like I have a burp stuck in the esophagus, I was up and walking within a couple hours after my surgery, surgery was at 10 am and by 1pm I was walking the halls, the next day I even pulled off a shopping trip for about an hour and a half... yeah me, so far only trouble I am having is sleeping on my side I just cannot seem to do it it pulls and tugs on my port incision, so until i am able to tolerate sleeping on my side again its a recliner for me, hope everyone who is getting ready to or has been banded , has little to no effects

[psychnurse79 2]

August 29th!!! So excited! So scared too! I'm a nurse and I think I've overwhelmed myself with too much knowledge! I am committed and ready!