February Bandsters?

[Talk teacher 11]

I can't believe the day is almost over. I check in tomorrow morning at 5:30 (yuck) with almost a 2 hour drive to get there (double yuck), but I haven't even had time to "stress" about it because I have been so busy today. I am not the slightest bit nervous, just super excited.

Glad to hear everyone banded is doing well and best of luck to all of those coming up!

[angel_eyes4477 65]

Good luck Talk Teacher! You're gonna do great !

[WickedWitch 10]

Good luck Talk Teacher and every one else due this week for their banding!! High Protein diet is hard but I am sticking with it. Thanks to everyone who makes me smile with their postings!!

[luvbug0712 41]

Feb 29th here and I'm so EXCITED!! I've done my Preop & nutritional visit,I also have my spirometer, ARIXTRA, & Lortab RXs filled. PTO days have been approved for myself and the hubby. So now 9 more days of the liquid diet and then its LAPBAND time!!!!

[Talk teacher 11]

Thanks guys

[WickedWitch 10]

Feb 29th here and I'm so EXCITED!! I've done my Preop & nutritional visit,I also have my spirometer, ARIXTRA, & Lortab RXs filled. PTO days have been approved for myself and the hubby. So now 9 more days of the liquid diet and then its LAPBAND time!!!!

Same for me Luvbug!! Same date and same meds and same pre-op diet!! Yay for us!!

[Sojourner 2,446]

hi february bandsters!!! just checking in! this group is so active i have a hard time following the threads...just wanted to say i am 5 days post-op and i am feeling great:) i am hoping all those already banded are finding peace in recovery and wishing all those soon to be banded well wishes!

I enjoy reading your posts...thanks for your positive report of how you are feeling post op. I am hopeful I will perhaps have similar good fortune!

Day 11 of the pre op liquid diet is now complete...thank heaven for broth, I have had very strong cravings for salt. One AMAZING observation is that most all of my arthritis pain is absent, which I can only attribute to the very low carbs of the diet. So, no ordeal to give up my NASIDS like I was dreading. Already a huge benefit I never dreamed of!

Only 2 more days before surgery!

[Bfoxes 6]

Hey guys:)

I was banded today around noon and home by 4:30! It was different than I expected immediately after surgery. I felt the gas like-whoa...I expected uncomfortable but not electric pains. The staff could not have been more awesome and I really recommend If you need anything don't be shy-speak up for yourself and what you need. You can still be funny (right before I went under I was talking about dirty martinis and dreaming about olives). I have been walking around a lot which I still can't believe but it actually feels awesome. I feel better and better every hour. GasX and popcicles are rocking my world right now. Big hugs to this group-I as reading even in the post-op room If you have any questions I will totally answer- I know my surgery will be different than others but I'm here if you need me!

Xoxo

Rebecca

[Jesika80 3]

Lol Rebecca, I was teaching the staff how to make margaritas as I was drifting off! Glad you're feeling well. I'm five days post off and feeling great! I have moved as much as possible everyday!!! Only struggle is trying to get calories, the thought of food repulses me. Congrats to all my fellow February bandsters!!!

[jasonl1973 22]

had mine feb 17

[Queen Bea 11]

okay so the final hours pre-surgery are here... i feel strangely calm... only feel a bit worried over the fact that i did not prepare myself with as much post-op items as others here have, lol...

I check in at the surgery center at 6am tomorrow morning... they said surgery (if Dr. shows up on time) will be at 7:30am... and I should be out of the center and at home by 10:30ish...

Thank you February Bandsters who post and respond, you've maked life and this new beginning a lot easier to bear, you've helped answer many of my questions (even the ones i never thought of asking), and you've shown a great support for one another and i am blessed to have had you guys in my life these weeks pre-op. I am more then excited to fill you in on my progress post-op, and though this section is for pre-op i hope that we all continue to stay connected....

To all 'losers' thanks for checking in on us newbies and giving us your support and knowledge, i will see you on the otherside soon

[jasonl1973 22]

home by 10:30? no way. My surgery was at 715, i woke up at 940 and was still out of it at 1230. I did not get up to walk until 2 and left at 3

[SaucyBandster 23]

Hey Feb bandsters! I was Feb 3rd and I just h ad my 2 week post op appt today.

My doc was very pleased with my progress. Since I started my Pre-op, I was down 23 pounds today. I have also already lost over 19 inches.

TAKE YOUR MEASUREMENTS IF YOU HAVEN'T YET!!!!!

Week one was the roughest and by day 5, I was much better.

My only issue has been an allergic reaction to the steri strips. I have red welts that itch like crazy on every incision site.

My clothes are already looser and I started my soft food phase. I have been putting turkey meatballs in the food processor with sauce over polenta and eggplant and making a small Italian stack. All soft and yum!

Also, FF refried Beans with lowfat cheese and a dollop of greek yogurt makes a great dinner.< /p>

A poached egg with 2 tablespoons of organic cottage cheese for Breakfast has been divine.

Get your liquids in and start moving!!

I wish the recent bandsters the best of luck and the next round of Feb bandsters a safe and easy surgery and a painless recovery!!

[Will1970 18]

Had mine on the 9th and now I am getting hungry! been eating omelets (from ihop) lots of cottage cheese and refried Beans I just chew really well. I can eat which makes me happy but I eat a 1/3rd of what I used to eat so glad about that too.

[judych 225]

I just got scheduled for Feb. 8th! Go Feb. bandsters! We rock! Plus my birthday is Feb 23rd so hopefully I'll have lost some poundage by then. I'm excited! Re: the Facebook group- does anyone see that you belong or make posts? Because I really wasn't planning on announcing my surgery to the entire world.... Any one know the answer on this?

Thanks,

Marianna

.... i feel the same way, im not telling my family, apart from hubbie, that im being done. its none of their business .. i would like to be on the facebook group as well.... what url do i type in for that?? i will use a different ''name''. judych