I'm Officially Banded Now

[shoegirl1970 0]

I was banded today. This morning at approximately 10:30 and it's 11 p.m. central time and I feel great!

I was in some discomfort when I got home but I kept drinking Water, took liquid Extra Strength Tylenol, napped and then walked around for a bit around the house.

I've been moving around quite well all evening. I took the prescribed liquid pain medication around 8 p.m. (my husband had to get it filled today) but it didn't make me groggy. It just took the edge off. I was worried about getting constipated from taking it but I figure I'm only on Clear liquids today. How constipated can I get with so much liquid?! LOL!

Just wanted to send out a shout out to those of you who have been so kind to respond to me in the past as I worked toward this goal of getting banded. Thanks!

[BRENDAFRANCES 0]

I am feeling a lot more positive when I hear comments like you made. I get banded on January 15. I am at 238 right now. Did you have to do a pre-banding diet. My doc only requires liquids one day before. I am getting excited to move on to a healthier life!! Thanks for you post.

Brenda:)

[christasha 0]

Welcome to Bandland! You've started a wonderful journey . . .

Chris

[BRENDAFRANCES 0]

Thanks Chris for replying I will need all the help I can get!! :-)

[BRENDAFRANCES 0]

Shoegirl just checking on you to see how are you doing. I am getting pretty excited for my surgery and wondered if you were still fairing well?

Bren

[ThinDolphin3 3]

Congrats and I'm hope you are doing well with the band.

[KATHY ALVAREZ 0]

hi everyone first of all i have a hard time with the computer. i was banded by a dr lopez in Tijuana. i am hearing rumors that he is not really a dr, but there are many dr lopez' in tj. i am desparate for info about mexico please e mail me as i have to return for port slippage and want to do it right this time

[Shelster76 0]

I was banded on 12/29/2007, just joined today. I have a question do you feel like there is a rock in your stomach? Do you have any gas pains, chest pains, back pains?

[shoegirl1970 0]

Shelster76- do you feel like there is a rock in your stomach? Do you have any gas pains, chest pains, back pains?

Yes, I did kind of feel like I was carrying something in my stomach. As the days go by I feel it a little less. I have a lot of gas, but not always pain.

I have had back pain too, but I figure it's the gas or because I'm tired of sleeping on my back. (I'm a side sleeper) I've just been moving a lot like people have suggested.

I've also been able to sleep on my left side OK to give my back a rest.

[NataliesMommy 1]

hi everyone first of all i have a hard time with the computer. i was banded by a dr lopez in Tijuana. i am hearing rumors that he is not really a dr, but there are many dr lopez' in tj. i am desparate for info about Mexico please e mail me as i have to return for port slippage and want to do it right this time

Don't go back there!! Try to find follow up care in the states. Dr. Lopez did my surgery as well, and I've had horrible port site complications.

Feel free to email me.