December Bandwagon Supporters

[NaNcyNiCoLe 94]

Hey all - thanks for posting your experiences. It's amazing to be able to understand exactly what I'm getting into through your posts.

Earlier today I got my 9 AM appointment time for the 31st and am excited but getting a little nervous... probably shouldn't have watched a band surgery video online

Like many of the other Houston bandsters' date=' had a two week 2 Protein shakes/1 meal per day preop diet through the holidays. I didn't tell anyone, so my mom - whom I only half-jokingly refer to as "the pusher" - has been trying to ply me with all my favorite Christmas candies. Thankfully, still down 19.6 lbs so far with three more days to go.

It's been an interesting journey to get this far, but looking forward to starting the new year by taking this much needed step towards long-term weight control.

Best wishes for all of you - I'm looking forward to seeing photos of how well we are all progressing in 2013![/quote']

Good Luck Chad.

I was banded on the 14.

Who is your doctor in Houston? I went to true results and my surgeon was Dr Hollis

[nikils015 20]

Hi, all! Was banded Wednesday, am still very sore and tender. The weather here is crap, so I haven't been taking my walks. I think its time to head to the local mall....for my health, you know!

My biggest problem is that I'm really not able to get much down. broth goes down, but that's not many calories. Yogert and pudding is about all rest if it.

What are you guys eating to get since calories in? I can have 800, but yesterday I didn't even break 200.

[ChadinTX 22]

Hi Nancy - I'm at True Results too, but Dr. Reilly. I read all your posts knowing we were in the same clinic. Hope you are doing well and seeing the results you hoped for!

[blondegal_ 1,028]

Hi' date=' all! Was banded Wednesday, am still very sore and tender. The weather here is crap, so I haven't been taking my walks. I think its time to head to the local mall....for my health, you know!

My biggest problem is that I'm really not able to get much down. broth goes down, but that's not many calories. Yogert and pudding is about all rest if it.

What are you guys eating to get since calories in? I can have 800, but yesterday I didn't even break 200.[/quote']

Protein Shakes. Not too many calories but you need that Protein.< /p>

[DebbieC1970 58]

Does anyone have a hard time "eating" in the am? I have a hard time getting my shakes down. From nausea to pain, it seems like it's better to wait a couple hours.

[VictoriousPassion 64]

Hi all my bandster buddies! I was banded on 12/21 and I'm doing ok. Been having a lot of diarhea (sorry tmi' date=' I know). Immodium is ok to take and has really helped. Also, water/gatorade mix keeps me hydrated. I wanted to just give up because I was so miserable, but I know this is going to pass.

Congrats to those who are getting banded in the next few days.[/quote']

Thank you PBTango for posting this. I have been feeling the same way and I was banded the same day. I was thinking please let this work out and felt I was alone in my thoughts until you and others encouraged me by letting me know I was not alone and it will pass.

Current pre-op wt 344 down 331.6

[VictoriousPassion 64]

Hi everyone!... Surgery went great...i am only a little sore...The worst part of all of this is the being checked on every 69 minutes...but if that is the worst it gets I am happy!....Hope you all are doing great and thanks for all the support and sharing your experiances. It made me more prepared for this choice and procedure!

Congrats!! Get some rest and take care!

Current pre-op wt 344 down 331.6

[4sweeties 63]

I was banded on the 19 so about 10 days ago. Up until now it was hard to get all my Protein Shakes in. But today, I feel like I am starving. I had 3 shakes (my doctor wants 4 a day but I wasn't able to do that yet), a pudding, a Soup and I am so hungry and only have one meal (shake) left. It's 4:15. It's weird bc until today I was not interested in eating/drinking. I'm going to drink Water until my dinner shake. I hope this is an off day and not what it will be like while I wait for mushies on Jan. 5. That seems so far away!

[Allen J. Oh 7]

I was banded yesterday. Started small sips of Water last night, and had some dilaudid around 10pm for pain. This morning, my blood pressure and blood sugars are much better, and I have taken ten walks around my floor. Pain has been about a 2-3 on the pain scale, with some lortab at 12:30 and Percocet at 4pm. Now I'm just waiting for discharge papers and my prescription for Percocet and then will be going home. Pretty excited to start my new life!

[Banjo257 920]

So glad my december pals are doing well!

[Banjo257 920]

So glad my december pals are doing well!

[Desotogirl 57]

I was banded yesterday. Started small sips of Water last night' date=' and had some dilaudid around 10pm for pain. This morning, my blood pressure and blood sugars are much better, and I have taken ten walks around my floor. Pain has been about a 2-3 on the pain scale, with some lortab at 12:30 and Percocet at 4pm. Now I'm just waiting for discharge papers and my prescription for Percocet and then will be going home. Pretty excited to start my new life![/quote']

Congrats! Glad u are doing well!!!

[Desotogirl 57]

I was banded yesterday. Started small sips of Water last night' date=' and had some dilaudid around 10pm for pain. This morning, my blood pressure and blood sugars are much better, and I have taken ten walks around my floor. Pain has been about a 2-3 on the pain scale, with some lortab at 12:30 and Percocet at 4pm. Now I'm just waiting for discharge papers and my prescription for Percocet and then will be going home. Pretty excited to start my new life![/quote']

Congrats! Glad u are doing well!!!

[MsRhonda 123]

Good Luck Chad.

I was banded on the 14.

Who is your doctor in Houston? I went to true results and my surgeon was Dr Hollis

Hey nikki i got my first fill today how u doing

IM MY OWN MOTIVATION

[NaNcyNiCoLe 94]

Hey nikki i got my first fill today how u doing

IM MY OWN MOTIVATION

How was it ? Did it hurt ?

I'm doing really well girl. Just a little port pain every once in a while.

Loving my new band and the new me. I'm down 20 lbs! Whoop Whoop!