October Bandsters?

[soreadynow 36]

And I was glad because you can't eat nothing from the night before at midnight so going in at 7 was a blessing.

I found out that they start at 5:45am so i'm second in line so at least he will be awake more by the time i see him

[BeccaG 5]

Oohhooo! Congrats!

Thanks!

[MiniMi 1,468]

I found out that they start at 5:45am so i'm second in line so at least he will be awake more by the time i see him <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Good thing then. No droopy eyes allowed! Are you nervous?

[writerluvlife 8]

Hi! I'm Caroline, ft laud:) I am to be "banded" Thursday 10/18/12... My sister going in the 12th, we live together with our three kids and at 37 she weighs in at 255lbs and I at 36 (bday last week;) weighing in at 220lb... She has been gung ho since our pre-op, I on the other hand have flip flopped:( But today I am convinced that I need this tool to set me up for success on my journey to getting in shape- looking & & feeling good! Life is to short to wonder, "what if?" Balls to the wall!!! Lets do this!!!!! Woot! Woot! liquid diet for 5 days, So I plan to chug some beers b 4 Saturday! Lol Any tips/advice??? Hope your all doing great:)

[MiniMi 1,468]

Hi! I'm Caroline' date=' ft laud:) I am to be "banded" Thursday 10/18/12... My sister going in the 12th, we live together with our three kids and at 37 she weighs in at 255lbs and I at 36 (bday last week;) weighing in at 220lb... She has been gung ho since our pre-op, I on the other hand have flip flopped:( But today I am convinced that I need this tool to set me up for success on my journey to getting in shape- looking & & feeling good! Life is to short to wonder, "what if?" Balls to the wall!!! Lets do this!!!!! Woot! Woot! liquid diet for 5 days, So I plan to chug some beers b 4 Saturday! Lol Any tips/advice??? Hope your all doing great:)[/quote']

The preop diet serves to shrink the liver, not to deprive you. It could be the difference of laparoscopic procedure or cutting you open. So dieting actually ensures a smooth procedure and faster heal time. If you look at it this way it may be easier for you to stick to the liquids.

Keep us posted!

[jlbachmann 25]

Well, had my surgery yesterday at 1 pm. When my surgeon got in she found a "huge" hiatal hernia that needed to be repaired. I never even had symptoms. My surgeon said she had never seen one so big. I have had no real pain. My surgeon places a pain ball into the wound which drips a continuous local to the incisions. They took it out today because it was leaking, but no real pain. I am lucky I have had no nausea or too much gas. I will be on clears until Thursday and then I can have full liquids. I see my surgeon next Tuesday and then I will probably get to advance my diet again. Not that I am really hungry. Good luck to all who are getting ready to have it done.

[soreadynow 36]

Good thing then. No droopy eyes allowed! Are you nervous?

I have moments where i get nervous, but they aren't very often. I am so excited that I am getting it done. I have been researching and wanting to get it done for the last 2 years.

[almostbanded 9]

Well' date=' had my surgery yesterday at 1 pm. When my surgeon got in she found a "huge" hiatal hernia that needed to be repaired. I never even had symptoms. My surgeon said she had never seen one so big. I have had no real pain. My surgeon places a pain ball into the wound which drips a continuous local to the incisions. They took it out today because it was leaking, but no real pain. I am lucky I have had no nausea or too much gas. I will be on clears until Thursday and then I can have full liquids. I see my surgeon next Tuesday and then I will probably get to advance my diet again. Not that I am really hungry. Good luck to all who are getting ready to have it done.[/quote']

Omg I'm sorry to hear that you had a little complication there. How r you handling the clears? My surgery went well. I didn't have much pain either which I was surprised by. I have some gas it's tolerable now just trying to walk a lot to get things moving. I was advanced to stage 2 diet so I was able to eat cream of wheat for Breakfast & tuna fish for lunch. That went down well but I got full pretty quick, it's crazy. I can't believe we are here and now on this new journey. I hope you get past this soon so you move onto the next stage.

[almostbanded 9]

Don't leave me out guys!!!!!! I'm at 9 am!!!! Please check on me as I will check on you guys

How are you doing? Did your surgery go well? I'm checking in on you. Lets us know how you doing.

[jlbachmann 25]

Omg I'm sorry to hear that you had a little complication there. How r you handling the clears? My surgery went well. I didn't have much pain either which I was surprised by. I have some gas it's tolerable now just trying to walk a lot to get things moving. I was advanced to stage 2 diet so I was able to eat cream of wheat for breakfast & tuna fish for lunch. That went down well but I got full pretty quick, it's crazy. I can't believe we are here and now on this new journey. I hope you get past this soon so you move onto the next stage.

I am on clears until Thursday and then full liquids until Tuesday and my next follow-up. I am glad you are doing well.

[writerluvlife 8]

Wow, super excited for everyone! My sister lost 15lbs in 5days on her pre op liq diet! Good luck to u all, I'm sure ill be whining on this blog by day two of liquids!!! Lol

[jessica513 5]

Hi fellow October bandsters!! I had my surgery on Oct 3rd 2012, I am still recovering and in alot of pain! I was at the ER last night with terrible pain on my left side! After blood test and xrays they said I have pleurisy which is when the diaphragm is inflamed and it rubs the lining on your lungs. So the gave me a dose of morphine and motrin and gave me extra perscription for Loratab! Every time i take a deep breath on my left side I feel this intense sharp stabbing pain.!! Today its a little better but it is still uncomfortable!! But the positive way of thinking is that I have lost 17 pounds since I started my 2 week pre op diet. And 35 since I started my 6 mo pcp visits with my doc! Thanks for listening

[Banana2363 21]

Hey all. Banded today. Still in a bit of pain. Dr having me stay overnight. Had a mini panic attack but got pain meds so feel better. But not 100%.

[a1990 55]

Hi fellow October bandsters!! I had my surgery on Oct 3rd 2012' date=' I am still recovering and in alot of pain! I was at the ER last night with terrible pain on my left side! After blood test and xrays they said I have pleurisy which is when the diaphragm is inflamed and it rubs the lining on your lungs. So the gave me a dose of morphine and motrin and gave me extra perscription for Loratab! Every time i take a deep breath on my left side I feel this intense sharp stabbing pain.!! Today its a little better but it is still uncomfortable!! But the positive way of thinking is that I have lost 17 pounds since I started my 2 week pre op diet. And 35 since I started my 6 mo pcp visits with my doc! Thanks for listening[/quote']

Awwww Jessica I had surgery the same day I'm so sorry you are having so much problems

[jessica513 5]

Awwww Jessica I had surgery the same day I'm so sorry you are having so much problems

That cool!! We defiantly need to stick together... How many days were u in pain?