I am a Newbie too & Surgery scheduled 08/25/2011 - getting nervous

[YolandaSready 17]

I need a support group ...

[leepfrog 4]

I need a support group ...

Hi! I was just banded on Weds. I haven't had surgery except for my wisdom teeth. Needless to say the closer the surgery got on Weds, the more nervous I got! Everyone was so nice and put me at ease. By the time my IV was going and I spoke to the doctors, I was ready to go. When I woke up from surgery, I had really bad heartburn, but they said that was normal. They started my pain meds and I was feeling great! I was walking that night and a bunch the next day. After my GI test, I was sipping liquids and walking like crazy so I could go home. I live in PA and the ride home was rough with all the bumps! When I feel asleep in my own bed my belly felt a little stretched. when I woke up in the middle of the night, it really hurt! I took my pain meds and put a pillow under my knees, making sure I keep my feet moving as much as possible. When I woke up for good on Friday, I feel some pain, but I am sipping and walking around the house to help get things back to normal.

You will do great! It's all mental right now

[YolandaSready 17]

You Rock thank you for the encouragement! I am so happy for you! Do you feel hungry at all?

[goldenvic 0]

I need a support group ...

I'll join you. I'll be banded on Aug 31. Excited and scared. liquid diet getting old.

[Mscaramel38 5]

I will be banded on Tuesday August 23rd and I am soooooo nervous. I am more nervous about after the surgery then the Actual surgery. I have researched and took a year to make my decision. So many people complain that it does not work.... I am Afraid of it not Working.

I need all the support I can get.

[goldenvic 0]

I will be banded on Tuesday August 23rd and I am soooooo nervous. I am more nervous about after the surgery then the Actual surgery. I have researched and took a year to make my decision. So many people complain that it does not work.... I am Afraid of it not Working.

I need all the support I can get.

Hey- I was suppose to have it last year (Aug 2010) but changed my mind. Thought I could just do it on my own. Well here I am, one year later and so ready to get this tool. I am to be banded Aug 31.

I did ask the dr. for a zanax. Half hearted but serious. He wrote me a prescription for 4 tabs to be taken as I want. But don't think I'll really need them. You can do this. It's going to be a great decision.

Think how easy it's going to be to tie our shoes

[leepfrog 4]

You Rock thank you for the encouragement! I am so happy for you! Do you feel hungry at all?

Well, I am now 4days since I have been banded. I have not been hungry at all. I have had the gas rumblings which at first I thought were hungar pangs, but I realized, I am not hungry! I have been strict with the liquid diet using sugar free Jello as my lunch/dinner. I used to be able to eat 2 cups without a thought. I can now only eat a spoon full (slowly) and feel satisfied. My biggest challenge through the process at this time is figuring out if I am really hungry or if I only THINK I am hungry. I am constantly sipping on liquids, popsicles and broth and so far I am down 12lbs~ and feeling satisfied!! I have more energy believe it or not. I am still taking pain meds, but instead of every 4 hrs, maybe 3xs a day ( when I wake up, late afternoon and bedtime). I don't have too much pain except when I lay down to rest.

Something I was shocked about was right after surgery moving to recovery. I had A LOT of pain, but they got my pain meds connected and it went from a level 9-10 to a 2 in minutes. I am absolutely glad I researched my doctor and am absolutely happy with the care I received at the hospital. They were so accomadating and I didn't feel like I was bothering the nurses at all. In fact, they were part of my cheering section

[kfranco 0]

I need a support group ...

Hi Future Bandsters, My name is Karina, and I'm a lapband patient since Nov 2010. I have lost 63 lbs since my lapband and I'm looking for people that would like to hear my story, or people that just need support or advice, I'm here for all of you. We need eachothers support. Please follow me on my Facebook, www.facebook.com/kfrancolapband