December Bandwagon Supporters

[Banjo257 920]

December 31 is my big day. Seems like I am outnumbered by ladies, but I am so thankful to have this group. I wish you all Luck and may you feel as beautiful on the inside as you look on the outside.

Happy New Year to You!!!

You'll be a new man giving that midnight kiss.

[hisladyvi 8]

Happy Band-day to Pebbagirl' date=' mama2girls, sheilam, Jbowen, jk8101, newtoband2012, Tesha and Vi!

I can't wait to hear about how your day went![/quote']

I'm officially a bandster! I went back about 10:30am when I woke up I was like let's get the party started. The nurse was like you did well do you have any pain. Beside shoulder pain I feel lovely.

[MiniMi 1,468]

Banded this morning at 7:30' date=' about 12 hours ago now. Feeling pretty good but may be because of pain meds DURING surgery. No shoulder pain at all but I've been walking LOTS. Throat is sore and I've found that a SF throat lozenge helps. Belly and back are sore, like I've had a good workout and have been doing sit ups, so nothing unbearable. I have felt hungry for real food since 7 hours after surgery. Drank about 1 cup chicken broth 10 hours post surgery and did it over the course of an hour. I have been VERY groggy and sleepy all day. Wasnt fully awake and coherent until 10 hours post. My funny of the day: when my recovery nurse woke me up telling me to take a deep breath, I opened my eyes and said, "Am I skinny yet?" I was prescribed pain and anti-nausea meds and haven't needed either. SO happy I'm banded![/quote']

Roflmbo! Congrats! And thanks for sharing!

[Peaceful1 110]

December 17th!! Im nervous, excited!!! Freaking out!! Omg!!

[kekepania 3]

Anyone else getting banded in December? If so lets keep in touch until our day.

I'm getting banded Dec. 27th and I'm terrified!

[Peaceful1 110]

Why terrified?! I got my doc to give me liquid xanax to help me through the anxiety...Im terrified too! But I think we'll be ok!

[kekepania 3]

Why terrified?! I got my doc to give me liquid xanax to help me through the anxiety...Im terrified too! But I think we'll be ok!

It just seems surreal to me. It's like someone else is doing this, not me. I cannot believe I need surgery to lose weight. I feel like a failure. But, at the same time, I'm excited to feel thin again...but what if it doesn't work? So many thoughts in my head! Ugh!

[Peaceful1 110]

No! You are not a failure!!! You are making a choice to better your life! It's great!

[kekepania 3]

No! You are not a failure!!! You are making a choice to better your life! It's great!

I know, you are right! It's taking care of myself! Putting my own health first! When is ur surgery scheduled?

[Peaceful1 110]

My surgery is December 17th!! I've been on the liquid diet 4 days now, it's hard, but I actually feel great and it's boosted my inner strength somehow. I also started seeing a therapist this week to give me support through all of this. There is nothing wrong with taking charge of your health and happiness. Be proud, and I'll be sending good vibes your way!

[kekepania 3]

My surgery is December 17th!! I've been on the liquid diet 4 days now' date=' it's hard, but I actually feel great and it's boosted my inner strength somehow. I also started seeing a therapist this week to give me support through all of this. There is nothing wrong with taking charge of your health and happiness. Be proud, and I'll be sending good vibes your way! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Thanks! Good Luck to you! Where do u live?? I'm in Dallas, Tx

[Peaceful1 110]

Im in Chicago!!

[kekepania 3]

Im in Chicago!!

My son was born in Naperville ! We lived there about a year! Love Chicago! Great city!

[MsRhonda 123]

Where at in chicago u getting ur surgery done

IM MY OWN MOTIVATION

[terrilavery 4]

I am scheduled for December 20th. I am really excited. Hope I don't get rescheduled. I have been wanting to do this for 10 years and finally have insurance that will cover it. Started my pre-op diet and so far so good! Glad I found this app for my iPhone.