January Bandsters???

[BabyGotBack 0]

I just so happened to start using an aloe vera and garlic Shampoo for dry scalp. I will have to see if it helps me with my hair!!!

[Bandida 0]

Hello everyone!

Congrats to the new bandsters:clap2: I hope the healing process goes well and is successful.....I'm right behind you guys..:huggie:

Fo those of you with "gas" issues...YUCK! I hope the "petho" helped...Strike a pose..lol.. I guess I'll see soon enough what it looks like...:omg: lol...

Audrey~Thanks for the informative reads...I have long hair and since I started this process I have noticed more of a loss. I'm gonna try the jojoba oil and see... Thanks for the heads up! You're too good to us!!!:rose:

Keep up the great work everyone...You're my inspiration and my support!!!

Smooches! :kiss2:

[PeaCeJ 0]

Hi, All. Just back from my one week check up. Everything looks good and I have lost 13.6 pounds! I found out that I have a 11cc band. I go back in 6 weeks and might get a fill (depending on how fast I am losing.)

Also, I found out that what I thought was my portal was. So, for some people it is possible to feel it.

One not-so-good thing: when Dr. P went to place the band, he found and removed a cyst from my stomach. The pathologist finally got back to him today and the results are "inconclusive." Dr. P. says we will just watch it for now. ?????? The good way to look at this is they never would have found it if I did not have the lap band surgery.

I have resolved to just be happy where I am.

Love you all!

[rms78645 0]

I am afraid to feel around for mine!

Somewhere I read that they either cut the muscle to put the port in or spread the muscle. Anyone know anything about that?

That is good that they found the cyst. Peacej.

Where is your port? My biggest scar is right next to me belly button.

[Slate2633 0]

We were both banded on the 15th right? I also have some pain in my back but it isn't bad. My thighs are sore too, I know it's strange. It started all at once yesterday afternoon, if it had been from riding my bike I think it would have started sooner. So far I haven't had any of the shoulder pain that other people talk about, thank God! All and all I think I'm doing pretty good as far as pain goes. Not able to take in much in my little pouch tho. It really is a learning experience. As far the pain in the back did you get an insentive spirometor from the hospital? Use it, you need to expand your lungs and it really will help with getting the pain to go away. If you didn't just take some REALLY deep slow breaths, about 10 of them and see if it helps.

Thanks for the reply. Sorry I'm not getting back to you until now. I did get a spirometor and after about 4 days the pain started getting better. I also used a heating pad all night for three nights and that made a big difference. In addition, starting on Weds, I was out and about all day long doing errands with my sister and walking.

How is your food going? I'm on creamy Soups and Protein Shakes and I'm feeling very hungry. The first week, I couldn't even get a full Protein Shake down until the third day and I wasn't hungry at all.

[redstrat 0]

I am getting banded tomorrow the 24th!

Later,

Joe

[PeaCeJ 0]

Renee,

The port is just under my largest scar, which is about 6" below my left breast. My scars may be in a different places than others because I have a large scar on my right side. All my scars are on my left side.

[BabyGotBack 0]

Congrats to all the new and to be banded!!!

I love you all!!!!

[Louisianagirl 0]

Well Iam back from being bandded. I have bad shoulder pains from the gas. I have been walking but nothing has happen. Does anyone have a suggestion? As for as my cuts the only one that I really feel is where my ports at. My mother was bannded today also and she has no gas pains, Lucky for her. She is just a little sore. I guess the pain will be worst tomorrow, after sleeping. I will try to wake my self up to walk. I wish this shoulder pain would go away.

[BabyGotBack 0]

Hi, All. Just back from my one week check up. Everything looks good and I have lost 13.6 pounds! I found out that I have a 11cc band. I go back in 6 weeks and might get a fill (depending on how fast I am losing.)

Also, I found out that what I thought was my portal was. So, for some people it is possible to feel it.

One not-so-good thing: when Dr. P went to place the band, he found and removed a cyst from my stomach. The pathologist finally got back to him today and the results are "inconclusive." Dr. P. says we will just watch it for now. ?????? The good way to look at this is they never would have found it if I did not have the lap band surgery.

I have resolved to just be happy where I am.

Love you all!

Congrats on the loss!!!:clap2: :clap2: I also made my 6 week fill appointment. How do they determine if they give you one?

[thatgirl 0]

Hi, I am new to the boards (so glad I found this place!!) and I am getting banded 1/31/07.... just about a week.

[thatgirl 0]

Good Luck- I am next week. I hope it goes well- just relax and get excited about the new you. :huggie:

I am getting banded tomorrow the 24th!

Later,

Joe

[thatgirl 0]

I don't get banded until next week but have had several laproscopies for endometriosis. Anyhow, I reccomend sitting up as much as you can. The walking helps but I felt the shoulder pain more when I was laying down. Not sure if it will help, but it helped me.

Well Iam back from being bandded. I have bad shoulder pains from the gas. I have been walking but nothing has happen. Does anyone have a suggestion? As for as my cuts the only one that I really feel is where my ports at. My mother was bannded today also and she has no gas pains, Lucky for her. She is just a little sore. I guess the pain will be worst tomorrow, after sleeping. I will try to wake my self up to walk. I wish this shoulder pain would go away.

[phlyinphebee 0]

Well now that I am home and settled I can say that I AM BANDED!!!!!!!! It was a great trip. Went to Dallas and had the surgery on Friday the 19th. I had a small tickle in my throat and when I woke up from the sx I had a big sore throat. Other than now having a head cold I feel great. No pain meds, very little gas pains and only have sore tummy pains when I cough.

Hope eveyone else goes this smooth.

Rene':clap2: Happy to be banded.

[BabyGotBack 0]

Hi, I am new to the boards (so glad I found this place!!) and I am getting banded 1/31/07.... just about a week.

Welcome!!!!

This is a great place full of great, supportive people!!:clap2: