TracyTX 0 Posted April 29, 2007 Hey April '07 bandsters!! I was banded on 4/11 and I was wondering how all of you are doing so far!! I have done great and I hope you all are as well. Lets share stories. How did your surgery go? ny problems post op? When is your first fill going to be? I am just nosey I guess:nervous TracyTX 257/241/160 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TerriDoodle 6 Posted April 29, 2007 Banded on April 4th and have had a picture perfect recovery. No problems at all....outside of normal pain....and am looking forward to my first fill on May 4th! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TracyTX 0 Posted April 29, 2007 Hi Terri, It was not until after i posted this thread that i saw the "head start on spring" thread. WOW that thread is HUGE!! Congrats on your successful surgery!! Mine was great too! I go for my first fill in 3 weeks. Kinda worried about the "unknown". Let me know how it goes!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
househuntress 1 Posted April 29, 2007 I like the idea of having a Texas Thread also. I think the other thread will be called Shrinking Violets soon. I was banded April 9th. A lot of pain right after surgery. I was an outpatient. Doctor wouldn't give much pain meds..so I *HURT* for about 4 days. Each day got better..but WOW:omg: . Getting a little hungry now..having to watch it. My Dr. won't allow a fill for 90 days!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superali72 0 Posted April 29, 2007 Banded April 19th. Everything went great! No real problems. Still on liquids, but have my post-op visit tomorrow. Looking forward to trying the mushies. My first fill should be in about 4 weeks. Good luck to all of you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angie38 1 Posted May 4, 2007 <TABLE class=tborder id=post456747 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=6 width="100%" align=center border=0><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD class=alt2 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #e9e9e9 1px solid; BORDER-TOP: #e9e9e9 0px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #e9e9e9 1px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #e9e9e9 0px solid" width=175>TerriDoodle<SCRIPT type=text/javascript> vbmenu_register("postmenu_456747", true); </SCRIPT> Shrinking Violet Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 48 Posts: 400 </TD><TD class=alt1 id=td_post_456747 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #e9e9e9 1px solid"><!-- message -->Banded on April 4th and have had a picture perfect recovery. No problems at all....outside of normal pain....and am looking forward to my first fill on May 4th! <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->__________________ Terry </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> OMG!! Tomorrow is your "Big" day! I cant wait to see how you feel once it is done. I still have two weeks to go and am doing so bad. I am eating whatever i want. Not a big amount but still bad stuff. I guess i think this fill will cure me of that. I really have to work on my head! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SJB 0 Posted May 4, 2007 I was banded on Monday 4/30/07 so I am4 days post op. I am really sore and have some gas pains. I have been doing the 30 minutes walking and getting the 64 oz Water in but I haven't really wanted anything. I have to remind myself to eat some sf Jello or a popsicle every so often. I have lost 19 pounds since starting the preop diet but I know that won't last though! I'm just glad the surgery is over and I wish I was feeling more normal. <!-- / message --><!-- sig --> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TracyinKS 7 Posted May 4, 2007 COME ON OVER and just go to the last page!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=29472&page=172 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drekagirl1976 0 Posted May 5, 2007 I was banded on 4/30 and had a great recovery. I didn't have much pain at all. I have lost 10.6 pounds since then and am very excited to see my total at my 1 month mark. Banded 4/30/07 HW-237 SW-237 CW-226.4 GW-?? Dr. Clifton Thomas Nacogdoches, Texas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhinosmama 0 Posted May 6, 2007 I had surgery on April 12th and have had no problems at all. Alot of pain on the third day and then uphill from there. I have lost 20 pounds since surgery day when I weighed in at the lapband support group for our surgeon. I am even off on of my BP meds. Becca Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lap_dancer 8 Posted May 7, 2007 I was banded April 17. I had a breezy recovery in Parker, CO, flew home and all was good. Starting about the time I tried to go back to work (that's telling) I started getting swelling. This morning I am nauseated as so for some days. I get a "muffin top" that goes down with fasting and REST. I've lost 25 pounds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punkytres 0 Posted May 8, 2007 I was banded 4/27 everything has been so so on meds for a infection, but doing fine.. my biggest problem is all the gas, I feel so bloaded and uncomfortable. Tried gas-x, deep breathing ect. but cant seem to get any relief. And now I'm hungry and dont like it, I think I still have about 4 weeks till fill... Emily Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punkytres 0 Posted May 8, 2007 oh yah on a good note I have lost 16 lbs.... And am thankful I got the opertunity for this life changing/saving surgery... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big As Life 0 Posted May 12, 2007 Hey Tracy, I was banded on 4/6/07...I am going for my first fill on 5/17/07....I am anxious to see the doctor ...I just want to make sure all is okay...I have had no problems, but I stay so nervous....I am so afraid that I will do something wrong and I will have problems....sounds silly, doesn't it? I am just a worry wart...I read the post about slipped bands and flipped ports, kinda gets you to thinking...what if mine is flipped or what if my band has slipped...I do have a strange feeling in my stomach at night time...it feels like my stomach is rolling up....and pushing the band up....I have no idea what this is.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anniemac 0 Posted May 12, 2007 I was banded 4/30 and have felt great. The biggest change so far for me has been that my feet don't swell now. I am able to get into my heels and wear them ALL day. What other benifits have you'all seen? anniemac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites