March 2013 Surgery Dates?

[Alig02 30]

I have a question my surgery is March 14th and I have a hair appointment on Friday March 22nd (8 days after) shampooing after she colors my hair is what I'm not so sure about but will I be feeling up too laying back for her to Shampoo? Just wondering because I wanna make sure I canx my appointment sooner then later? Let me know what you guys who have been banded think

You should be fine, I had mine done on day 6 and had no problems.

[Jackie W 68]

I have a question my surgery is March 14th and I have a hair appointment on Friday March 22nd (8 days after) shampooing after she colors my hair is what I'm not so sure about but will I be feeling up too laying back for her to Shampoo? Just wondering because I wanna make sure I canx my appointment sooner then later? Let me know what you guys who have been banded think

Laying back has not been the problem for me it is the leaning forward. I cannot imagine a shampoo not being relaxing it may do you some good. And you will feel more confident too to go along with the band that is going to help you to loose the weight that you want. Good luck was banded on 3/8/13.

[Sandilee0210 75]

I am at day 8 of 14 of pre-op diet..down12 lbs..Struggling today, I want food! Just keep telling myself I can do this!

[Shelleymb 75]

I am at day 8 of 14 of pre-op diet..down12 lbs..Struggling today, I want food! Just keep telling myself I can do this!

We can do this!!! Hold strong!!

[Rina83 22]

I am at day 8 of 14 of pre-op diet..down12 lbs..Struggling today' date=' I want food! Just keep telling myself I can do this![/quote']

Oh my gosh that's awesome!! I just finished day 2 of 7 pre op diet (medifast - mostly liquids). Sounds like you're doing amazing!

[flrosie 154]

Congrats! Sounds good so far, just keep moving and drinking that water!

I am just 9 days away! This is the slowest roller coaster hill ever, but it's exciting still!

Glad to hear it....but, what tube?

6 days to bandyland

[aeromech 202]

Glad to hear it....but' date=' what tube?

6 days to bandyland[/quote']

The breathing tube they insert for the surgery. I am guessing. Some people experience some discomfort from it.

[dearlh 92]

yep i got just a little cough n sore throat from it but fine after first day. day 3 post-op n according to my WW digital scale says I'm down 9 lbs.!! HOLY S&%$!!! Does that sound right??? Ready to drink my first Premier Protein drink for Breakfast. yum yum thanks

[cullychick 46]

yep i got just a little cough n sore throat from it but fine after first day. day 3 post-op n according to my WW digital scale says I'm down 9 lbs.!! HOLY S&%!!! Does that sound right??? Ready to drink my first Premier Protein drink for breakfast. yum yum thanks

Thats awesome....I feel like I've gained because of the IV fluids!

I'm waiting to go home today. Doing good some shoulder discomfort from gas and of course abdominal discomfort from the surgery but nothing I've had to take medicine for. I've been up and walking a few times.

Yaaaay to us!

[dearlh 92]

Hi cullychick glad ur doing well. No big deal getting through surgery right? Now if we can just behave once were at home!! CONGRATS to u!!!

[Kaitlin's Mom 6]

Surgery tomorrow!! I am sooo nervous but really excited as well! Down 17 pounds from Pre-Op diet, so that feels like a pretty good start!! Good luck to everyone else getting banded tomorrow and the coming days!! Also, thanks to everyone that has posted after their surgery...it is great to read about everyone's experiences!!

[JennB1869 12]

Surgery tomorrow!! I am sooo nervous but really excited as well! Down 17 pounds from Pre-Op diet' date=' so that feels like a pretty good start!! Good luck to everyone else getting banded tomorrow and the coming days!! Also, thanks to everyone that has posted after their surgery...it is great to read about everyone's experiences!![/quote']

My surgery day is tomorrow too =) I am nervous and excited too. Lol its really going to happen we will be banded tomorrow =)

[JennB1869 12]

Surgery tomorrow!! I am sooo nervous but really excited as well! Down 17 pounds from Pre-Op diet' date=' so that feels like a pretty good start!! Good luck to everyone else getting banded tomorrow and the coming days!! Also, thanks to everyone that has posted after their surgery...it is great to read about everyone's experiences!![/quote']

My surgery day is tomorrow too =) I am nervous and excited too. Lol its really going to happen we will be banded tomorrow =)

[Kai-shek 230]

Timely, I am also 21st March. Lets keep it touch and swap notes!

[mileend 12]

Am I the only one who has had post-surgery complications? I tried to find the post-surgery thread but it appears to have disappeared!!!

I ended up being re-hospitalized five days after my surgery because I had paralytic ileus - essentially my intestines just stopped moving entirely and nothing - including gas - could go anywhere. It was extremely painful. I was in hospital for four days.

Now I am back home but I am having trouble with the incision over my port - it came partially open when they took the staples out and while it is not open all the way to the port (i.e. it is partially healed) it is an ugly mess. I have to go to the clinic every day to have my bandages changed and for it to be irrigated and checked, and it's going to heal into a massive, massive scar. One of the surgeons from the team who treated me reassured me that they could "revise" the scar later and right now we have to focus on saving the port - which of course makes sense - but after having so many complications it's hard not to be discouraged.

I am on antibiotics for the open incision. At least I have not have any trouble swallowing at all. I am at the pureed foods stage and have had yogurt, cottage cheese, oatmeal, and pureed sphagetti sauce (with meat in it) no problem. My stomach is so happy to have real food in it again! For lunch today I'm going to try scrambled eggs and for supper mashed potatoes with some pureed apple pork. I'm eating under 1000 calories a day and not having any trouble sticking with those portions - I already have 3 ml in my band.

From when I started the pre-surgery diet I am down 20 lbs, 2 pants sizes, and my BMI is down almost 4 points. So it's working. But no more complications, please!!!