Newly banded in Virginia

[Tater 0]

So I introduced myself last week, and here I am - newly banded. I was so scared and had built it up so much in my head that I was a basket case.

Well I am happy to report that it was a piece of cake. :tt1: I was banded on Wed, the 6th. I spent one night in the hospital and came home yesterday.

I can't believe how good I feel and how great my incisions look (although my port is bigger that I thought). I also have had no problems getting any liquids down and am already drinking my powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury shakes (which luckily I LOVE) and had Soup for dinner tonight. (My doctor does full liquids right after surgery). I also lost 11 pounds on the 1 week pre-op diet. :thumbup:

I expected there to be much more pain and nausea, but I am handling it very well - and I am really a big wimp!

I look forward to sharing my journey with this board. Here's to my new life!

[azcat 0]

good luck to you! I'm one of those that is still trying to talk myself out of this. Glad to hear it went so well for you.

[Lattedah 18]

Hi, Tater! Congratulations on being newly banded! You DID it! Yay! :thumbup:

I'm very close to being banded myself... and very nervous and excited. I love, of course, love reading posts by those like yourself who had a good experience. Which part of VA are you located and who did your surgery? I'm in Fairfax, VA, and will be banded by Dr. Pinnar in Reston. He's really great.

Glad to hear you're doing so well and looking forward to hearing about your wonderful progress.

Take good care and take your time in healing!

[healthforlife 0]

wow if you lost 11 before you will be amazed what will happen over the next two weeks

[Kygie 3]

Heya Tater

I was banded on the 5th of feb. Im still in a lot of pain but I am still so happy to have the band!!!

i lost 19 pounds in the 2 weeks pre op diet YAY its a huge decision but so well worth it good luck hun

heres to lots a weight loss

[davisd 0]

Congratulations! I'm glad to hear that it went well for you. I too hope to be banded soon.

Take Care and much success to you!

[jfromsd 0]

Yay! As someone thinking about undergoing the lap-band, I'm glad to hear everything went so well. Thanks for the post! :thumbup:

[Tater 0]

Thanks everyone. I feel almost perfectly normal today.:thumbdown:

Lattedah - Dr. Pinnar(Sr.) is my surgeon as well. He is so great. It looks like a plastic surgeon closed my incisions. They look healed already!

Good luck to you! It was a great experience and I'm very excited.

[Lattedah 18]

Tater, that's so funny, that we are having our surgeries by the Doctors Pinnar! I hear good things about both father and son. Glad to hear you're feeling so good today. Please, please let's keep in touch. I am so excited and would love to hear all about your progress/success!

Take care and talk to you soon.

Sheri

[Lattedah 18]

Tater, that's so funny... I'm actually going to Dr. Eric Pinnar (Jr.) right next door! I hear good things about both father and son. Glad to hear you're feeling so good today. Please, let's keep in touch. I am so excited and would love to hear all about your progress/success!

Take care and talk to you soon.

Sheri

[Tater 0]

Just checking in again here. I am still doing great. I'm drinking 3 Protein shakes a day plus Soup 2 times a day as well as all the Water, crystal light and G2 (diet Gatorade) I can manage.

I think I pee about every 10 minutes. :Dancing_chief:

Also having very little pain - just the port and some in my chest. It's more just sore than actual pain. Luckily I was spared any gas pains. Whew!

I walked on the tread mill for a while today too.

I guess I lucked out on this one! It all seems so easy. I'm down a total of 15 lbs already.

Has anyone ever had their doctor let them start mushies early because they were doing well? What I wouldn't give for some yogurt or cottage cheese.:wink2: I see him in 2 days, so I have my fingers crossed.

Hopefully everyone else is doing well.

Take care!

Tater

P.S. - Lattedah if you want any advice on getting the best out of Reston Hospital I will gladly give you some good tips. You just have to know what to ask for. :biggrin: I unfortunately have spent a lot of time there.

[Lattedah 18]

Hi, Tater... Wow... I'm so glad to hear you're doing so well! I'm also so glad that I can check in with you to see how you're doing and ask you all sorts of questions, if you don't mind. :smile:

I'm so excited. I just got my official surgery date, March 12. I'm excited, nervous, obsessing and excited and hopefule and...phew... i'm going to stop there! :thumbup:

I would Love, love, love any tips/advice, Tater. How long were you in recovery after your procedure? did you actually stay overnight? My niece is taking me to the hospital and she'll stay with me for a few days... how long did you need someone to be with you, would you say?

Thanks for all advice and can't wait to hear all about your progress.

[runningagain 0]

Tater and Lattedah,

I can't wait to follow your journies. I'm new myself.....go for first appt. tomorrow...YEAH....can't wait!! Already had EKG and bloodwork done. Glad to hear all went well Tater. Your story is encouraging. Thanks for sharing.

[Tater 0]

Lattedah,

I stayed the night in the hospital because I suffer from Grave's Disease and the doctor required it - just as a precaution. It was actually great because I got to have the good drugs all night long.

I think I was in recovery about an hour or 2. I was pretty drugged. If the first dose of meds doesn't ease your pain, be sure to ask for another - that is the key! And you will probably be freezing, but they have this awesome heating blanket they put on you. The nurses are great there.

I have been staying with my parents for a week (going home today), but it definitely wasn't necessary - I just like hanging out with my mom, and I can work from my laptop here.

I was fine after the first 2 days, so it sounds like you will be OK.

I see the doctor in the morning. I can't wait to weigh in! :tt2:

Please feel free to ask any other questions! I am excited for you.

[Lattedah 18]

Tater. Thank you for all the information. It helps calm my nerves hearing from someone who just went through this. You sound good... spirits and healthy.

Good luck on your check-in with the Dr. and I hope you have a good weigh in.

You're still on the liquids obviously, so what type of things have you been drinking this week?

Thanks again, Tater, and can't wait to hear about your doctor's visit tomorrow.

Talk to you soon!