To be Banded - June 22nd, 2006

[DScheidle 0]

Hi All, just found out about this site from a post at ObesityHelp.com.

I am scheduled to have lap-band surgery next month with Dr. Ariel Ortiz in Tijuana. It's close by and fits my budget.

I was impressed that he trained many of the Inamed Heath doctors on this side of the border.

[CindyCam 1]

:welcomeB:......and Congrats on getting your surgery date. I am scheduled to be banded June 5th.....I am very excited and scared all at the same time......I am going through Surgical Specialist of Louisiana with Dr. Lavin.......I have heard really great things of him. Good Luck with your surgery.

[vericks 1]

Yay for you! I have been banded going on my third week now. This is a sight you want to stay glued to. They can help you through any problem or get you motivated to get to your doctor when you need to. The first week was kind of rough but I had a hernia repair also. If you can get past that things are going great. I am healing and up and about. I have began to tread mill the last couple of days. I will be getting my first fill next week. Lots of mushies, really got hooked on the mashed potatoes this week, but have to watch the amount. I found the creamy Tomato Soup to be so soothing. You need to get a heating pad and lots of pillows. I got a wedge pillow which helped me stay slanted and comfortable, also a neck pillow came in handy. Make sure you get the Protein Drinks that say they are low in carbs, Atkins etc. I loved the GatorAid Lemonade (I don't usually like gatoraid) but it seem to settle well and kept my electrolytes up. Something that I wasn't told was about the pain in the shoulder and neck from the gas they use to pump you up for surgery. If this occurs it takes a couple of weeks to ease up. I just used a lot of cold/heat compresses. Watch the pain medication. I was sensitive to the first pain medication, kept getting sick from it. I switched and was so much the better. Like they say its better to get up even if to walk around a few rooms than lay still. The purpose mostly to get your intestinal issues moving as quickly as you can. If you can go to the potty, it's a big deal and seems to ease up the after surgery shutdown (as I like to call it). So if grape juice works for you, drink it. Lastly, when in doubt call the doctor. This site really will help you, keep in touch.

All of us are rooting for you!

Vickie

[MarcyD 0]

Welcome, Darrin to LBT! I am new to the losing side myself. Glad to see you here and congratulations on getting your band date.

[sallyjo 0]

Welcome from Texas to you all. You will love this site and your band. I will be a month out tomorrow and have dropped 19 pounds and 20 inches. Can't believe it will be a month. My surgery went very smoothly in and out in about four hours. I am sorry about you not knowing about the shoulder gas pain. Mine has finally all went away. Best of luck to you all. If I can help you further just PM me.

[chako_lady 0]

Hi Darren!

My name is Janelle and I am also scheduled for Surgery by Dr. Ortiz on June 22nd! I am driving down from Eugene, Oregon. I will probably see you there!

[nightingale2u 42]

Hi Darren...

Welcome and congrats on your surgery date! I hope you find all of the support and information you are looking for here.

[JulieLu 0]

Darrin

I will also be banded by Dr. Ortiz on June 13th. Can't wait!

[chako_lady 0]

Congrats JulieLu! Please let us all know how things went! Just chatted with a guy who was banded by Dr. Ortiz the 25th. He was very impressed with the facilities and was not nervous at all before the banding. Good luck with your journey!

[SALEMKITTY 0]

Hi Darrin,

Good luck on your upcoming surgery. I too will be banded by Dr. Ortiz on June 2nd. I can't believe how the time is flying by. It will be here before we know it.:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Good luck to all the future bandsters

[Soundman 0]

Hello all. I am getting banded on june 6th and I am scared to death. I just finished my last solid meal today. The doctor told me to start my liquid diet for ten days. I am nervous and looking for good news. I did all of my pre op testing and now it is just the wait and the liquid.< /p>

[chako_lady 0]

Good luck Soundman! You will make it these next 10 days. I have been drinking Protein drinks for Breakfast and lunch the past few days, trying to get used to it. I am trying to stay away from all carbs until my surgery which is in 25 days. I am also trying to psych myself into thinking less about food. Where are you having you surgery? Let us know how it goes. Will be praying for you! ~Janelle~