Anyone Getting Banded In September?

[DEBPROBST 10]

Debprobst. I've been incredibly emotional!!! Never had surgery either so I can't speak to past experience. Better today. Friday was the worst. Was banded Monday 9/10.

I know that when my mother had heart surgery, they said that depression was a side effect, that is what made me wonder about the emotional stuff. I bet it has something to do with the surgery or maybe just the realization that we have a new life now A few of our friends came over last night to see how I was doing and they were so suportive..I starting boohooing and told them how humbled I felt to have so much support. totally not me..I am the wise ass, smart mouthed one in the gang, they were in shock I think..lol.

And yay!! we were banded on the same day!!

[DEBPROBST 10]

Well had the scope done on the 13th and found I have a hernia, the surgeon said he would fix it at the same time doing my band, so I am still on for the 20th. I lost my 10 lbs already but they told me to continue with Protein shakes and not to have "my last meal" I told them I have already had a couple weeks worth of last meals. I am so excited but also scared, this is such a life change and it seems like I have been waiting forever and forever is here in 4 days. I only know a couple people that have had the surgery so I have really been reading topics here to get support. Lets go Lap Band.......and yes we will succeed.

Woohoo the 20th is just around the corner!! I cant wait to see your after posts..lol You will feel so different just knowing what a fantastic tool you have been given. We are all so blessed that we have this chance to turn our lives around and become healthier and SEXIER!! (I say sexier cause we are all HOTTIES to begin with!! )

[prettygirlswag 23]

We'll be twins!!! My surgery is for the 20th as well :-)

[MJ1996 5]

One more week to go before the band. Meeting the surgeon today.

[Not Invisible 4]

I'm getting banded in September...Can't wait to look and feel better' date=' but definitely nervous about the procedure and immediately post op! Sounds like more pain than I was expecting! I was thinking it would be like gall bladder surgery...anyone can compare that for me?[/quote']

I just got bandd on sept 13 and it's really not that bad. I've never had gal bladder surgery but I .had a c-section and there is absolutely no comparison. This is laproscopic so I have 5 tiny incisions but I have no abdominal pain at all. I can move around just fine and sit up without pain. Realistically, my upper ab is a little tender, and I don't want my kids banging into mr but it's totally tolerable. The miracle is that my hunger is almost entirely gone! I'm so excited to finally feel like I don't have to think about food all the time! Good luck and I hope this helps you!

[Not Invisible 4]

I'm getting banded September 10th. Nervous and excited all in one! Not so much nervous about the surgery' date=' but making sure I eat the right things for the week of pre-op to post-op.[/quote']

How did it go? I was banded on Sept 13.

[Not Invisible 4]

My surgery is scheduled for september 10th. I start my pre-op diet on Monday!

How did it go? I got banded on Sept 13. I'm just looking forward to getting over the shoulder pain!

[kykhinkle 14]

Banded in the 10th. I feel great! Back to work today! Walked two miles yesterday. Was tired but good! Depression is mostly gone. That was weird!

[KristinsMommy 145]

Banded in the 10th. I feel great! Back to work today! Walked two miles yesterday. Was tired but good! Depression is mostly gone. That was weird!

I'm back to work too today! I feel awesome too. banded on the 6th

Starting weight: 264.5 Current weight 252.6 Goal weight 160

[juliemarie777 5]

Got banded the 5th feel great no complications...shrinking daily! Still a little sore at incision sites and a lil bruising. Worst part was anesthesia, coming to and the first night. Otherwise everything is great!

God Bless You! Julie

[Not Invisible 4]

Hi Mimi. I'm in Canada too and was banded on Sept 13 also. I'm amazed that I'm not hungry. I am also drinking clear fluids and looking forward to try Soup on Thursday. Do you have any shoulder pain?

[Not Invisible 4]

I'm September 12th.

How did it go? I had mine done on the 13th.

[Mimi Canada 15]

Hi Mimi. I'm in Canada too and was banded on Sept 13 also. I'm amazed that I'm not hungry. I am also drinking clear fluids and looking forward to try Soup on Thursday. Do you have any shoulder pain?

Shoulder pain was the awful 1st night for me but they gave me hot packs and gas x strips and that helped a lot. Unfortuately the hot pack was so hot I discovered it burn my shoulder I had some blisters. I am now starving I am eating Jello and drinking all the time to feel full. I've be told that's a good sign. I stopped using the precription pain killers yesterday and started taking tylenol muscle aches & body pain. It tastes bad too crushed but not as bad as the other. I haven't had to take one today. I'm still using the gas x strips and burping and thought if was gas pressure but luckly was on the toilet at the time. I had my first movement since the day before surgury. The left lower side where the port is was the worst pain for me. The other thing I found helped with my shoulder was doing exercises moving that muscle as much as possible. I hope this helps you. I am really looking forward to day 6 and full liquids.< /p>

[SusieSunshine 68]

I got banded on Fri. Much worse then I thought pain wise. But I'm better every day. I wish I could have stayed in the hospital 2 nights. Just very hard to get up and down. But now I'm three days out and feeling pretty good. I went back to work today but I'm feeling pretty tired so I think I will leave soon. Just wish I could burp haha. I can't seem to.

[motherlaura 6]

I'm seven days post op and just started burping yesterday (though I had a hernia repair as well). I've burped four times total now, involuntary each time. Best moments ever. Also at day six made it all day without pain meds. Sure do miss eating real food...!