Who's Getting Banded in August???

[edel 0]

God august all stars are realy flying now.

thought id share my story. I had the band in on friday, everything went well, wasnt nervous after speaking to the doc onthe thurs. when they woke me up in recovery i couldnt breath - so got a bit of a fright, they said it was the gas. Slept on and of that day. I was very sore, and i wasnt ready to feel that bad. on sat i had a yogurt and some Water, both stayed down, so was went home. Got back to hotel and slept on and off that day as well, again the gas was the worst - felt my chest and stomack where expanded - this hurt and my port site was bad. Sunday had consipation - sore, still had gas but feeling more mobile. I Went home sunday evening, was sooo happy to be home which i think helps u get ur head together better. Im back in work today, no sick pay and no hols left to take. Im feeling very normal today. Sorry for my not so nice story but on the other hand im fine now and even when i felt crap i didnt regret getting it done. and some of the people i was in with where fine. Its just pot luck realy, but if ur feeling bad after it just remember it gets better.:cry_smile:

[Roheryn 0]

Sorry to hear you haven't felt the best Edel but good to hear you are getting better!!

The fact you are back at work says it all really!

[LindaGail 0]

Hi All,

I was banded Monday August 4th. Everything went well, seems i had a hernia, the doctor said about 50% of his patients have one and almost half dont have signs of a hernia, such as myself.

I slept ok although I slept on my back all night and had my head proped up with a pillow, and woke up with a stiff neck .

The pain from the wound area has gotten better each day. It only bothers me when getting up from a sitting or lying down. I not sure if the pain is from the wounds or from the hernia repair or both.

I don't have any problems drinking liquids. They instucted us for the first ten day to drink liquids no thicker milk consistency.

I hope this helps for those not banded yet, let me know if you have any questions

Take care,

LindaGail

[bunnburner 0]

HI all, your stories are so helpful, I am getting banded in Mexico and I am VERY nervous, but so excited!! I can't wait, I look at myself in the mirror everyday and say a new me is on the way..........

Your stories and information are great...I follow everyone every day, Keep 'em coming!!

Good luck to all being banded this month & every month after.......

9 days till banding....woot woot!!:cry_smile:

[legdxdlr 0]

i had my final pre-op appointment yesterday. i had to pay all that money. i am self-pay. that hurt. i was feeling very emotional yesterday. i felt like crying all day. not real sure why. just keep thinking " how did i get like this? how did i come to this point?" i have 1 week from today until the big day, so i guess it's all getting so real

[cutiew/booty 2]

Well, My friends I'm off to the hospital! I'll see you on the other side!!!!:cry_smile:

[jordanj 0]

cutiew/booty -- good luck!! let us know how it goes! :cry_smile:

[Azlife 0]

Thank you Keisha, my bedroom is upstairs and I wanted to make sure I would be able to make it up there for the comfort. I have a reconstructed right hip (major car accident a few years ago), so I am good at going slow. I really appreciated your response.

Good Luck everyone getting banded today ! I still have two days until the big day for me.:cry_smile:

[edel 0]

azlife - my hotel room was a duplex so i had to go up stairs to go to bed, i was the same take it very slow but not the worst.

cutie good luck, anyone else getting done - good luck to all.

[Azlife 0]

Thanks Edel I appreciate the encouragement! I just know I will rest so much better in my bed. I have set something downstairs incase I need to rest a bit down there too. Have a great day!

[jenbug 0]

legdxdlr,

You can do this!! You are a few years younger than me but we have the same amount to lose. I am 38 years old and I have had anxiety and depression over my wieght. I have asked myself a million times in the last 6 months - how did I get to this point. Alls I know is I don't want to be at this point anymore. So I am mvoing on with this next phase in my life. I want to live the next 38 years without the weight. I want to consume my time with something else then my weight. I get banded on Monday. Keep in touch and let me know how you are doing. I have felt like you many of times - you can do this and change your life and outlook forever. Take Care - these are difficult times and exciting times.

[g00dbyefat 0]

WOOO HOO I got a date!!!! Pre-op apt on 8/15, surgery on 8/18! AWSOME...I have been jumping insurance hoops for over 6 months, got approved on 7/30 and now have a date! Seems like waiting forever, and now running full speed! I'm not complaining thou! New me....here I come!

:wink_smile: :tongue: :thumbup:

[dixiedoo 0]

Hi everyone - am being banded on the 15th (big gulp!!) Can I be an August All Star too? How do I do It? This site is great and you are all so encouraging!! I admit I am getting a bit scared now. It's coming up quickly!

[g00dbyefat 0]

Hi everyone - am being banded on the 15th (big gulp!!) Can I be an August All Star too? How do I do It? This site is great and you are all so encouraging!! I admit I am getting a bit scared now. It's coming up quickly!

I'm getting banded on the 18th and a bit nervous too! Don't worry...we won't remember it in a year, but we will be SKINNY!!! Well at least a lot more healthy! :wink_smile:

[jordanj 0]

g00dbyefat --- My surgery is on August 18th tooo!!!!!!!! Aren't you sooooo anxious!!