female only Ladies and Gentlemen - we've got Band.

[RAS_STI 1]

ok, so 5/5/8 @ 7am i got my band. spent the entire day in the hospital. i was planning on doing it outpatient but as the day went on, and due to the gas pains, i stayed the night.

they told me i wouldn't be able to eat until the next morning b/c of my upper GI that they had to do.

after a little kicking and asking i got a bowl of chicken broth, Jello and h20 right around 9pm (Monday).. and i'll tell you that was the best freaking meal i can remember having in a long time. weird thing was that i put on 5 lbs in the hospital. i guess all the IV fluids and whatnot.

did my upper GI today and left the hospital at 10:15am feeling pretty good. got some gas pains, but that is to be expected. i went on a little walk to p/u my daughter from her school. the walk was about 6blocks...and man, did it feel like someone kicked me right in the chest. or better yet, it felt like i was in a car accident and hit the steering wheel with my chest.

but as soon as i sit down, i start to feel a little be better.

had some broth today (twice) and had my first vanilla Protein smoothie (about 8oz). ...on the path.

more updates to come.

[beanbean 1]

thanks for the update. please keep posting. i'm glad you decided to stay overnight

[AngelaW 0]

Congratulations!!

Gas pains are the WORST! Keep walking...as much as you can tolerate and as often as you can. There is a lot of information on here about the importance of walking to get that gas moving OUT! LOL....best wishes!

[Lana24 10]

Congrats RAS !

[HappyCamper 0]

Congrats. Now you're an official bandster.

[mstrina27 0]

congrats... your process looks really fast...

[girlie2shooz 0]

mstrina, you are so enthusiatic for others, that is great!!! i am glad to see you have your date, the countdown is on!! I would love to be a fly on the wall when you wake up in recovery, I am sure it will be extremely memorable. Keep us posted as you get closer and after as well. best wishes g2s

[grossefemme 0]

Congrats RAS!

Glad to hear that you're doing well -- thanks for the follow-up post-surgery.

Just keep walking... that's the important thing. I'm a little sore myself, but workin' it out

Blessings on your continued journey!!

[gg2007BandSTAR 0]

Congrats on getting banded hun, i would say try and take it easy after you have had the op. You have still had surgery even thought it may of benn done through keyhole...surgery is surgery. Try and get back into your routine slowly. Glad you are feeling much better!!

[juliegeraci 7]

Congrats on getting banded! Take good care of yourself!

[Froggi 4]

Congratulations!!! :thumbup: