I did it ! Banded yesterday

[Cindi2014 57]

Well I survived. They had a problem with my breathing tube so I can barely speak. My throat is so sore but other than that the surgery went fine. Dr. was really pleased about my 12 lb. pre-op weight lost. Didn't have a good night sleeping. Having a lot of pain and soreness, taking the liquid pain meds that the doc prescribed. It helps so I recommend everyone take if. All I can have today is tea, Water and broth today. I am insulin dependent so I'm struggling with that too. Managed to get a cup of tea down this morning. All I can do is keep trying. Please tell me it gets better....

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

It does. Hang in there. Every day gets easier. Congratulations!

[betty_s 476]

congrats! i'll be right there with ya on thursday!

[Bmjohnson 84]

It does get easier. The first two weeks are the hardest but it is so worth it when you see the weight start coming off. Hang in there. Good luck!!!!!!

[Sushikatz 4]

congradulations. You made it and you are ok. That's all that matters. Now for healing. Take care Debra

[Cindi2014 57]

Thanks everyone for your words of encouragement. I have that dreaded left shoulder pain too, trying to walk as much as I can. Can't wait till this part's behind me.

[Multifacet 66]

It does get so much better! Congrats!! Honestly so much of post-op is a blur to me. There were other things going on at my home at the time and I barely remember how I felt recuperating, ha! Best wishes and keep us posted!

[gowalking 10,790]

It will get better Cindi...I promise. The doctors at NYU are wonderful. I had Dr. Ren (Fielding's wife) do my procedure and I've had no issues and the weight has come off steadily. We're having our spring support group on June 14th. I hope you can attend. The details are in the Local Chapters thread for the NYC/LI chapter.

Good luck and welcome to the banded life!

[sansanx3 18]

I am one week post band and the first 3 days were the worst. It definitely gets better. Congrats!!!

[mca98 12]

Well I survived. They had a problem with my breathing tube so I can barely speak. My throat is so sore but other than that the surgery went fine. Dr. was really pleased about my 12 lb. pre-op weight lost. Didn't have a good night sleeping. Having a lot of pain and soreness, taking the liquid pain meds that the doc prescribed. It helps so I recommend everyone take if. All I can have today is tea, Water and broth today. I am insulin dependent so I'm struggling with that too. Managed to get a cup of tea down this morning. All I can do is keep trying. Please tell me it gets better....

It does get better day 3 post op I was feeling somewhat normal. Sore but normal I was banded 4/7 by the end of that week I was already out and about. First few days all I wanted to do was sleep. Just take it easy. And congrats on your new beginning

[kayzoog 129]

I am one week post band and the first 3 days were the worst. It definitely gets better. Congrats!!!

I agree - the first 3 days were the worst. But then little by little you start feeling more like yourself, and when your energy starts to spike, you know you are on your way! Congrats!

[Sushikatz 4]

Started my two week pre-op diet plan. My entire Breakfast and lunch fit inside a small paper bag folded over many times. LOL. I am excited. Debra

[LadyDiva618 359]

Welcome to the other side! Remember to walk, walk, walk and walk!

[Sushikatz 4]

_{Da tw of pre-op plan and not excited. Hungry as heck. Drinking Water, etc but then I get to go to the bathroom every 20 minutes.}