Today was the day

[CTJohn 109]

Well, got banded today.

First, I want to thank this site. I've been reading for months and felt I was very prepared.

I'm not a surgery guy - nothing since tonsils at age 7. Made the decision after many years of contemplating it (what larger person hasn't). Have several people who have been thru it who I trusted and complete faith in my Dr. Result - I was not the least bit apprehensive or had any anxiety except for a minute upon first entering operating room.

Dr. said liver looked good, no blood loss, no hernias needing repair. I think I have five bandages across my stomach and one centered above (heart shaped bandage -where they inserted the air?)

Checked in at 8:30 this morning. Surgery at 10. Woke up at 11:00. In recovery room at 11:05. Discharged at 1:30 and home at 3:30.

No pain so far, no discomfort really. Throat is a bit scruffy from tube and abdomen is sensitive at most. Started with ice chips, Water. Just had some onion Soup broth. Plan on going for short walk.

Plan is to go back to work on Tuesday -- we'll see

Truly feel this is the first day of the rest of my life! I'm totally prepared and committed (wouldn't have been 5 or even 2 years ago).

I thank everyone who allowed me to read their experiences. I've been reading posts just about every night since January. This site has far and away been the most useful. Lucky, too, to have supportive family and just a few others I've confided in.

I know there'll be bumps -- but day one far and away better than expected.

Oh, even lost 11 pounds last two weeks!

[chasingadream 1,311]

Congrats and welcome to the banded side of things!

Glad to hear that all went well for you and that you are feeling good!

Sounds like you have a great attitude about things and that will take you far in this journey.

Take it one day at a time!

Much success to you! Keep us posted!

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

That's great to hear! Day by day, things will continue to get better. I'm so happy I made this decision. You have a new life ahead of you!

[catfish87 3,471]

Congrats John and welcome to the "other side". As you stated, take one day at a time and you'll do great. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and much success.

[Bandista 7,466]

Great post -- so happy for you to be on the other side of all that decision-making, the process, etc. I can tell you are going to do great -- head in the game. I'm coming up on six months out and so happy. Not deprived, just a bit thinner. Not on a diet, just eating smaller portion and not after more, more, more.

[Martha Howland-Shafiei 118]

john,congrats, u have a great persevering attitude and that means personal power babe so good job keep it up and i hope uw ill be as successful as u want to be.

[Rojasanoll 920]

Congratulations, and sounds like recovering will be a breeze for you. Some of us get lucky. I drove my car next day to a weight reduction class at local hospital. The people attending were amazed when we introduced ourselves and I said less than 24 hours I was banded. Most said they had lots of discomforts and stuff. Guess we're the lucky ones.

Best wishes and keep the faith!

[Martha Howland-Shafiei 118]

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AITH is the key word...i pray iw ill have the success u do!

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AITH is the key word...i pray iw ill have the success u do!