March Bandsters!

[judych 225]

I am a Registered Nurse, on a surgery floor, yesterday was a nightmare. Was in so much pain tryin to stand up.

and you cant change shifts with anyone?? i know how hard the job can be.

[ready4changein2011 70]

Found out today that I cant work until my restriction is lifted. So now I have 4 more weeks off work. Dont really care cause yesterday was hard. I do 12s and when I got off I needed some pain meds. It was so hard I dont see how many go back the same week. I guess it just depends on the type of work you do. Since I cant lift more than 20 lbs I have to be off. See it pays to save money for a rainy day. I cant complain this will give my body the time it needs to heel. Wishing a speedy recovery to all being banded.

[ready4changein2011 70]

and you cant change shifts with anyone?? i know how hard the job can be.

No because I cant lift over 20 lbs and my job description says I must be able to lift over 50 lb. I call my doc and he says its not possible so must be off whole 6 weeks.

[imarzz 5]

Dear Ready........

I am also an RN on a 12 hr shift surgical floor. Scheduled for surgery this Wed. Was told 4 weeks.................I guess we'll see.

[lisanj 15]

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I had it done at Bayshore but i originally went to the office up there and everyone seemed so nice ..good luck!

[judych 225]

Thanks so much judy...i come from an Italian family and we always base everything around food...i love to bake and cook and eat of course...my family is doing everything they can to try to make it easier on me but they still have to eat and go on with their daily lives..i know i have to do this but i thought it was going to be hard not to eat because I'd be hungry but it's more emotional than anything..i know i have to do this and keep telling myself "it will all be worth it." Good luck to you judy..when is your day?

my day is thursday this week. i think my issues are more emotional than anything as well. i agree, the best thing we can do is say to ourselves ..it will all be worth it.. and ''yes, we can do it''..

Our family have always ''loved our chaff bag'' lol.. as we love to say. Not that im really obese and none of my siblings are either but i am overweight enough for it to be a big problem with my joints. I havent shared what im having done with my family... only my husband knows. My youngest daughter is insisting that she come in to see me early on friday morning..and i dont want to see her or any family member while in hospital. im sure im having a hernia repair done as well, and thats what ive been telling them all. If my xray is over and done with by the time she comes in it wont be so bad. .. but there is no guarantee of that. grrrr.. why do kids have to complicate things?? im going to have to be really adamant that i have no visitors. I wish i didnt have to say anything at all to them really.

[judych 225]

Found out today that I cant work until my restriction is lifted. So now I have 4 more weeks off work. Dont really care cause yesterday was hard. I do 12s and when I got off I needed some pain meds. It was so hard I dont see how many go back the same week. I guess it just depends on the type of work you do. Since I cant lift more than 20 lbs I have to be off. See it pays to save money for a rainy day. I cant complain this will give my body the time it needs to heel. Wishing a speedy recovery to all being banded.

thats good you have the time off you need to heal. it would be just awful if you did some damage while at work, and all because it hand healed properly.

thats good you have the time off you need to heal. it would be just awful if you did some damage while at work, and all because it hand healed properly.

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[ready4changein2011 70]

Dear Ready........

I am also an RN on a 12 hr shift surgical floor. Scheduled for surgery this Wed. Was told 4 weeks.................I guess we'll see.

Good luck I told them 2 weeks thought I was ready, plus doc said I would be, wht was I thinking lol. 4 weeks might be good. It's getting better daily lg incision still tender mostly in the evening dont know why. Gonna start gym tomorrow and get my body ready for work in 4 weeks, lot of walking/standing at work. Keep us posted on ur status.

[dellaland 11]

Im so lost my husband jus sat me down and said he doesnt want me to do the surgery I feel like no one understand they believe that since I lost so much weight now I can keep going on my own i have know idea what to do anymore

[yvonne74 73]

I went back today (was banded the 9th) and I feel like I have done a million sit ups. I do a lot of bending, standing, getting up/down/walking.. Ugh, I'm tired Despite the pain, I feel like I am a million bucks! I am just loving having the band. Ok, call me crazy but I feel like I am starting to be normal.. Before, I was never feeling full, always hungry but now I fill up so fast!

Good luck to all the ones getting banded!!

[mandagay 93]

Im so lost my husband jus sat me down and said he doesnt want me to do the surgery I feel like no one understand they believe that since I lost so much weight now I can keep going on my own i have know idea what to do anymore

Della,

It's hard to imagine what I would have done if my fiance had done that but I would hope that If I took a day and then told him I had thought about it but it is really something I feel that I need to do for myself (and for us) and I just really need him to support me in my decision even if it makes him nervous that he would understand where I am coming from. I would have been heartbroken to have not been able to get the surgery for whatever reason and honestly if my sig other had been the reason, I would have resented him in the long run.

[yvonne74 73]

Della,

Did he say why? Explain to him how you feel. This is something you need to do for you!

[judych 225]

Im so lost my husband jus sat me down and said he doesnt want me to do the surgery I feel like no one understand they believe that since I lost so much weight now I can keep going on my own i have know idea what to do anymore

did you husband say why he didnt want you to have it?? apart from the fact that youve lost this weight beforehand?? whats your history like?? have you been on diets over the years and failed with them?/ if your history is like that then i think you would benefit from having the band. if it were me i would go ahead because its my health im concerned about, and no one knows better than me whether i would lose weight on my own. However, its your call. But, if you want to have it done, dont let anyone else dictate to you over it. What is your BMI do you know??

[ready4changein2011 70]

Im so lost my husband jus sat me down and said he doesnt want me to do the surgery I feel like no one understand they believe that since I lost so much weight now I can keep going on my own i have know idea what to do anymore

You have too do what makes you happy and whats right for you. Are you going to be able to keep the weight off? My husband was not supportive so my mom stepped up went to all my appointments and was there the day of surgery. She still supports me now and he really doesn't. I have high bp, sleep apnea, and my cholesterol started going up so I knew I needed change. I can say this is the best thing I could have done for myself. I want to live as long as I can and that keeps me focused. Is he just scared for you or insecure? Mine is insecure but he needs to deal with his own demons, Im gonna be healthy. I have 6 kids and they all support me too, they say whtever will make you live longer mommie and Im grateful for the support they have given me. Good luck in whatever u choose to do.

[Loneil 25]

Hey does anyone know of any issues with chewing gum? My dr told me not to do it the first week but nothing about long term. With trying to overcome this "bandster hell" I really need to chew! Is this ok for banders? Thanks!