March Bandsters!

[chamcg 1]

Ok thanks!

I have not, but I saw somewhere else on this forum that a patient was instructed to use "silcone sheets" to make scars less noticeable. I bought them from Walgreens here in Maryland. I just put 1 on today since my steri-strips havent fallen off of all my incisions yet. I'll keep you posted on the progress.

[alexd 12]

Hi Lisanj,

I see your doctor is same as mine, my surgery 3/28/12. How did everything go with the doc and his staff, just curious what to expect.

Thank you.

[ready4changein2011 70]

Well just an observation but I'm 4 days post surgery and I have NO idea how there are some people who go back to work next day. I went to church with my husband this morning and the instant I got home I needed to go to bed. I'm already considering not working tomorrow, I have serious respect for those of you who went to work immediately.

Today was my first day back to work 12 hrs when I got off was too tired to drive but knew I had too. i was achey and wanted to cry. hopes this gets better. I was not ready to go back still very sluggish and tired.

[judych 225]

Hi Judych,

Nice to hear from someone going to surgery on the same day. Wish you all the best. I get so emotional thinking about this surgery. I feel like I have so much riding on this.

Well I wish us both the best. Good luck. Can't wait to see how we progress post-op.

hi Imarzz. i know exactly how you feel. ive got dysentery im so bad with nerves right now. i have just taken a phenergan, as thats all i had here to calm my nerves. Have you done all the pre op things , like bloods ect. ?? anything else you have to do now?? ive got a phone interview tomorrow morning early and thats it until thursday. I know about the emotional bit as well. I understand completely. email me as much as you like, if you want to talk more.

im chestermanjudith318@gmail.com. feel free. what time is your surgery?? i go in at 11am and im banded at about 30m. how far do you have to travel?? im 1 1/2 hours on the road to get there.

[judych 225]

hi Imarzz. i know exactly how you feel. ive got dysentery im so bad with nerves right now. i have just taken a phenergan, as thats all i had here to calm my nerves. Have you done all the pre op things , like bloods ect. ?? anything else you have to do now?? ive got a phone interview tomorrow morning early and thats it until thursday. I know about the emotional bit as well. I understand completely. email me as much as you like, if you want to talk more.

im chestermanjudith318@gmail.com. feel free. what time is your surgery?? i go in at 11am and im banded at about 30m. how far do you have to travel?? im 1 1/2 hours on the road to get there.

that time should read 3pm... sorry. lol.

[judych 225]

Today was my first day back to work 12 hrs when I got off was too tired to drive but knew I had too. i was achey and wanted to cry. hopes this gets better. I was not ready to go back still very sluggish and tired.

thats rough that you are feeling so bad. is there any way you can take some more time off?/ what sort of work do you do??

[waitingpatiently 250]

Its that time people!! I am off to the hospital. Be back soon

[judych 225]

I have 10 day's left til surgery.. my pre op isn't going very well. I'm starving myself trying to loose these few pounds any suggestions

is it a definate requirement that you lose weight before??

Its that time people!! I am off to the hospital. Be back soon

good luck. praying for you.

[judych 225]

Its not really the food..it's more like i feel all alone because i am not part of what my family is doing..seems like everything revolves around food..i dont know if that makes sense

yep. it makes sense. you are probably feeling like a cord has been cut. You have been a part of the family get togethers all your life with meals involved . Now you have stepped back from actually joining in the way you used to with the meals.... i bet you are wondering even if the gatherings will be the same?? im going through these mental issues and i havent been banded yet. i have family gatherings here at our home . we have children in their forties now and they in turn have children. my kids and grandkids have always wanted to come here to Celebrate birthdays and xmas. we always have a table that is just groaning with food. Now i know that i cant behave like i used to. i can cook, prepare, compliment the others on their food dishes that they bring, but i cant sit down and wade through like everyone else does. This happens more times in a year that i have ever thought of. im wondering now how much im going to enjoy the social side of it knowing that i cant eat much at all?? ...and , whats more, this is a shameful thing to say. .it makes me realize just how much we were/are depending on the food side of it to enjoy each other. So, no, you arent alone and how you feel isnt silly... its perfectly understandable considering what you have taken on. Give it time, just recognise it for what it is, and work it out. Food isnt supposed to be the crutch for social gatherings... and we need to be able to renew our thinking on this one. Just imagine yourself being with family members, being slimmer, being healthy, being in control. you will find that you will enjoy the gatherings more because you will feel good about yourself through it all. Just a thought, i hope you feel better real soon. sending hugs judy

[taysidebell 176]

I Also get sick from the anesthetic but told my surgeon and he ensured I got anti sick meds while I wad under and for the first 24 hrs after. Was banded on 14th and not been sick once. Good luck

[imarzz 5]

Judych,

Tried to email you privately but mail was returned. Just want to wish you luck tomorrow.

[judych 225]

Judych,

Tried to email you privately but mail was returned. Just want to wish you luck tomorrow.

was the email.... chestermanjudith318@gmail.com ???? can you try again?

[judych 225]

I Also get sick from the anesthetic but told my surgeon and he ensured I got anti sick meds while I wad under and for the first 24 hrs after. Was banded on 14th and not been sick once. Good luck

that sounds good. not having to suffer from nausea is giving us a head start. how are you doing??

[judych 225]

Judych,

Tried to email you privately but mail was returned. Just want to wish you luck tomorrow.

more on this one. just had a thought. if this doesnt work for you again, try this email address.

newstart201243@yahoo.com.au

See if this one works for you. jud

[taysidebell 176]

I am doing really well it's day 5 post op and managing free liquid Water shakes and broth the larges incision is uncomfortable but the other 4 small ones are fine. Lots of noise from my stomach and taking lots of walks for the wind have reduced pain meds also so looking good.