June 17,2008

[lady77 0]

Hey girls,

Just joining.And saw this group for support, Is there anybody that just got band :confused2:

[gg2007BandSTAR 0]

hey! im not banded yet, but wanted to say a big welcome! are you banded yet? i will be sept 1st

xx

[skinnyoneday 2]

Hi Lady!

I haven't been banded yet either. But was June 17 the day you got banded? If so, how has it been so far, what was your experience in hospital, is there any advice you can give us prebies?

Welcome!!!

[lady77 0]

Hi Shinnyoneday!

I was banded on June 17th, Everything went really smooth. I didn't have that much pain coming out of surgery, but a few hours later the pain really hits your exspecially if your going to try walking right away like they want you to.. Just take it as slow as you can. After going home I was in pain from the gas that they put in during surgery :thumbup: that really stay with me for almost a week... The gas was worse than the pain of the incision( imagine that) After my 6th or 7th day I was ok :redface:. Around the 2nd week I felt like a new person. I lost about 10 lbs in that 1st week :thumbup: there after 6lbs over the next 2 weeks.(23 day post-op) Now it's kind of slowed down..My advice to you is, just make sure you follow the phrases as close as you can... And be patient the weight isn't going to come off as quick as we would like unfortunately But it does come off... That's the great thing:thumbup: . All together it's been a great experience for me. I'm really,really excited about the weight coming off.. My 1st fill is Aug. 7th. I pray that everything goes well with your journey to being shinny1day. That's cute:biggrin:

Have a bless weekend!!:thumbup:

[justicenyce 0]

Hi Shinnyoneday!

I was banded on June 17th, Everything went really smooth. I didn't have that much pain coming out of surgery, but a few hours later the pain really hits your exspecially if your going to try walking right away like they want you to.. Just take it as slow as you can. After going home I was in pain from the gas that they put in during surgery :cool: that really stay with me for almost a week... The gas was worse than the pain of the incision( imagine that):crying: After my 6th or 7th day I was ok . Around the 2nd week I felt like a new person. I lost about 10 lbs in that 1st week there after 6lbs over the next 2 weeks.(23 day post-op) Now it's kind of slowed down..My advice to you is, just make sure you follow the phrases as close as you can... And be patient the weight isn't going to come off as quick as we would like unfortunately :thumbup: But it does come off... That's the great thing:thumbup: . All together it's been a great experience for me. I'm really,really excited about the weight coming off.. My 1st fill is Aug. 7th. I pray that everything goes well with your journey to being shinny1day. That's cute:biggrin:

Have a bless weekend!!:smile:

Thanks Lady for sharing your experiance. I should be banded at the end of the month :smile2: I just got approved. How long did it take for you to go back to school/work. Im getting banded on a thursday and expect to go back to work on Monday. I have a desk job so Im hoping i will be ok.

keep up the good work:thumbup:

[justicenyce 0]

Oh and by the way ya'll I am a sistah :tongue2:I know my avatar does not reflect this but Lucy is my favorite character on my favoite cartoon so dont hate

Justice

:cool:

[aprilapple 1]

Oh and by the way ya'll I am a sistah :tongue2:I know my avatar does not reflect this but Lucy is my favorite character on my favoite cartoon :thumbup: so dont hate

Justice

:cool:

Girl Lucy was off the chain and didn't take any mess!

Lady, welcome and I hope to join you in band land as soon as I defeat the insurance trolls!

Edited July 12, 2008 by Apple8<)

[skinnyoneday 2]

Thanks for sharing your experience Lady! I'm having my surgery on Tuesday. I can't wait. This is the first weekend I have wished would fly by.

[lady77 0]

Hey Justicenyce,

Well Congrats,on getting approved. That half of the battle won.. I went back to work in little over 3 weeks.. I don't do well with pain & I was bless to have that approved..If your a soldier then you will be fine... Wish you God's speed with your recovery.

[lady77 0]

:rolleyes:Hey Shinnyoneday

Congrats on your 14 lbs loss that's great that you have a head start. Trust that your surgery day will be here before you know it..Keep me up dated..

[lady77 0]

Thanks for the welcome.. Good luck ya'll!!!