latisanava 12 Posted April 25, 2012 I got my band yesteday,i am so happy i did,now i have the chance to start living my life. i lost 7 lbs so far. i had an awesome experience,the hospital staff was great the surgeon was cool, my pain isnt too bad,i will reccomend this to everyone. ill post more later Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessRess 14 Posted April 25, 2012 Congratulations! I was banded yesterday as well. Can I ask you what you're 'eating' at this point? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasSoccerMom 26 Posted April 25, 2012 Congratulations to both of you. I am not there yet in the process but hopefully within the next 30 days I can say I was banded as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessRess 14 Posted April 25, 2012 Thanks Texas! Those 30 days will fly by! Best of luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shannon28 26 Posted April 25, 2012 Congrats! I'm glad you had a great experience. Having a great experience at the hospital really is nice. The staff at the surgery center I went to was really nice. The anesthesiologist put her hands on my face before I went under and said "We're going to take great care of you". And my Doctor told me not to worry that I will do great. Right then and there I knew I would be well taken care of. Congrats again on getting banded, I've only been banded a little over a week and I love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spoiltmom 44 Posted April 25, 2012 Congratulations!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IL_MissKitty 14 Posted April 25, 2012 Congratulations to both of you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jepegurl 23 Posted April 25, 2012 Congrats! I'm glad you had a great experience. Having a great experience at the hospital really is nice. The staff at the surgery center I went to was really nice. The anesthesiologist put her hands on my face before I went under and said "We're going to take great care of you". And my Doctor told me not to worry that I will do great. Right then and there I knew I would be well taken care of. Congrats again on getting banded' date=' I've only been banded a little over a week and I love it![/quote'] Oh, this anesthesiologist gets props from me! I'm a nurse, going under is scary. I've never seen anyone do this before. Congrats everybody! I was banded last week. Yay for us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shannon28 26 Posted April 25, 2012 Oh, this anesthesiologist gets props from me! I'm a nurse, going under is scary. I've never seen anyone do this before. Congrats everybody! I was banded last week. Yay for us This was the first time I've gotten treatment like this before. She was awesome, the whole staff was. I felt like I was being taken care of by family but yet they were strangers. I will ALWAYS remember that experience! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rebirth198 6 Posted April 26, 2012 My hospital experience was great too. I cried until I was put to sleep and the team did all but hug me beforehand. I really made me feel better. They even prayed with me! Big ups to St. James hospital;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
latisanava 12 Posted April 26, 2012 they have me on Clear Liquids til friday then im on full liquids for 4 or 5 days then soft food, what about u jess? i was sooo nervous before but they all assured me i wud b fine,this is the day when we can start livinh healthy we r awesome and well do great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessRess 14 Posted April 27, 2012 They just said clear/full liquids for two weeks, then mushies for two. I'm having trouble getting anything down though. I threw up (more like dry heaved) last night, now I'm paranoid it's going to happen again :-( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
latisanava 12 Posted April 27, 2012 my dr had to call n sum nausea meds for me, i am startin to feel so hungry, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eggzy82 4 Posted April 27, 2012 my dr had to call n sum nausea meds for me' date=' i am startin to feel so hungry,[/quote'] I can't keep Water down And I am not hungry but in a world of pain I was done yesterday as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessRess 14 Posted April 27, 2012 My gas pains are pretty much gone today, my surgery was Tuesday. I suggest walking & when you're laying down, prop your legs up so they're higher than your chest, that seemed to help me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites