Healthymama2 32 Posted April 23, 2014 Got my band at about 8:00 this morning. So far I have a little pain, hospital all is giving me IV meds for that. My dr requires an overnight stay, so I will rest comfortably here tonight I lost 15 pounds in my pre-op, and I'm excited to get started in my new life! 12 Cat225, enjoythetime, Mikee57 and 9 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat225 93 Posted April 23, 2014 Congratulations! 4 Healthymama2, enjoythetime, Mikee57 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ga Gurl 30 Posted April 23, 2014 Congrats!!! 4 enjoythetime, jamilyne 102668, Mikee57 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikee57 699 Posted April 23, 2014 Hooray Healthymama2...you rest tonight and let us know if you need us...we will be watching for your posts. You are doing great!!! 3 Healthymama2, enjoythetime and jamilyne 102668 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enjoythetime 1,457 Posted April 23, 2014 Congrats on the start of your new healthy life!! So excited for you! 4 jamilyne 102668, betty_s, Mikee57 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustWatchMe 7,117 Posted April 23, 2014 Welcome to Bandland! Take care or yourself this week and keep us posted. 4 Mikee57, enjoythetime, jamilyne 102668 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Georgeann334 9 Posted April 23, 2014 Congratulations to your new beginnings...I can't wait until I get banded at the end of June when school is out for teachers... That is great that you are not in too much pain and losing 15 pounds pre-op is a great head start...How was your 2 week fast? What did you eat on those days to stay full before your surgery?Sorry to ask so many questions but when you are feeling up to it I would like to know a bit more...Congrats again and get your rest... 5 Healthymama2, enjoythetime, Bandista and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Healthymama2 32 Posted April 23, 2014 Hi Georgeann! I work in eduction as well (assistant principal in a high school). We are on spring break this week, so that why I picked this time to do it. My husband and I talked about waiting until summer....and that might have been a little more practical, but I just wanted to get it done! As for the two week liquid diet, it was rough, I will admit. I did "cheat" some....for example I had some Soup that had some chunks of chicken in it. Not totally liquid. My mainstay was Protein shakes. They helped with the hunger a lot. I also just tried to keep busy and I went to sleep earlier than normal to avoid late night temptations. Good luck to you, feel free to reach out with any questions. Congratulations to your new beginnings...I can't wait until I get banded at the end of June when school is out for teachers... That is great that you are not in too much pain and losing 15 pounds pre-op is a great head start...How was your 2 week fast? What did you eat on those days to stay full before your surgery?Sorry to ask so many questions but when you are feeling up to it I would like to know a bit more...Congrats again and get your rest... 3 Bandista, Mikee57 and jamilyne 102668 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lthueme 66 Posted April 24, 2014 Congratulations and welcome to your new way of life! Get your rest and let the nurses take care of you. Keep us posted on your recovery 4 Mikee57, Healthymama2, enjoythetime and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamilyne 102668 1,207 Posted April 24, 2014 That's so GREAT! I am so very happy for you! I wish you a speedy recovery - if you have any questions just ask! Wishing you the BEST! 4 enjoythetime, Mikee57, Healthymama2 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandista 7,466 Posted April 24, 2014 @@Healthymama2, yippee! So happy for you -- very exciting times. I am almost six months out and still incredibly excited. Loving my banded life. Hope you have a speedy recovery. The walking really helps. I had anybody who came over walking round and round our driving circle with me. They could barely keep up, I was so high. And I didn't take any pain medication after leaving the hospital. For me it the incisional discomfort was not as bad as, say, dentistry. That's what I kept telling myself, lol, then I'd go do another little walk. Best wishes to you! 1 Mikee57 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martha Howland-Shafiei 118 Posted April 24, 2014 congrats are due...and thankGod ur pain isn't bad.u get ur rest and dont forget enuf Protein to keep u goin gand Water, water,water!God bless u real good. 2 Mikee57 and Healthymama2 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martha Howland-Shafiei 118 Posted April 24, 2014 Believe in urself and GOD and u will do very well. 2 Mikee57 and Healthymama2 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Georgeann334 9 Posted April 25, 2014 I look forward to following your journey, Healthymama2...I hope it is smooth sailing from here...I have to wait until June 27th, but that is ok...I just need to know that I have those 9 weeks before back to school time to kick butt and do me...Good luck girl! 2 Mikee57 and Healthymama2 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ecgreen 9 Posted April 25, 2014 Hi. I had my band fitted yesterday in uk. Am really sore today. Did anyone else get nasty back pain? Am hoping it is wind! Am excited for the future but am a wuss about pain? 2 Healthymama2 and Mikee57 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
