Any September Banders?

[*slim* 2]

Hi all,

I was banded on the 15th, so I'm just about a week out and my port site is ridiculously sore and tender. Has anyone else experienced this? It hurts to stand, walk, get out of bed or even sit. Any suggestions?

Also it feels sooooo weird being able to feel it so clearly under my skin. It gives me the "willies".

I am not banded yet, so I can't specifically answer your question. Make sure that you don't have anything oozing out of the wound. Also, make sure that it isn't hot to the touch. Not to scare you, this is just to make sure that you are not getting an infection. When in doubt, call or go see your surgeon. Everyone heals differently, so it could just be too soon for you. I hope that you feel better soon.

[9pdmnm5 0]

My is Sept 29th and can't wait! =) MUSC SC here Dr.Morgan!!!:girl_hug:

Yay! Another 29th bandster like me. I will be banded by Dr.K in Colorado. I'm excited and nervous. :rolleyes2: How are your nerves holding up?

[Bernie of Florida 0]

Was banded Sept 4th, feel good have lost 20 pounds. Now Im hungry, what should I do?

[lea2015 1]

Good luck all you September bansters. I had my surgery on Sept. 18th. So far so good.

[jrjlprev 0]

Well, I'm leaving home in about an hour to head to St. Pete beach for my final visit with my surgeon!!! Then tomorrow at 2 pm I check into the hospital ... and have my surgery!!!

I'll be back on as soon as possible with all the details!

I was disappointed that it's in the afternoon though! I've never had surgery that late in the date before ... I guess everyone is different, they said he doesn't start surgeries until 1 pm, so I don't even know where I am on the schedule ... it's OK ... it will all be worth it by tomorrow night regardless of what time i have surgery!

I love reading all the posts, it's been such an inspiration to me to know so many others are on the same journey and facing the same hurdles ... and we all are going to make to a healthier lifestyle with our new "tool"!

God Bless and you are all in my prayers!:rolleyes2:

[SadSoutherner 0]

I was banded September 18th in Nashville, TN. Looking forward to doing this together with ya'll.

[SashaVaughn 0]

I am not banded yet, so I can't specifically answer your question. Make sure that you don't have anything oozing out of the wound. Also, make sure that it isn't hot to the touch. Not to scare you, this is just to make sure that you are not getting an infection. When in doubt, call or go see your surgeon. Everyone heals differently, so it could just be too soon for you. I hope that you feel better soon.

Thanks for your concern Slim. :cry_smile:

Oddly, all of my incisions are almost heeled, no oozing or pus and certainly not hot to the touch. I'm guessing in my situation it's a case of "healing" quickly on the outside and not the inside. I have my post op tomorrow, I will definitely voice my concerns to my doctor.

[CarolGrant 0]

September Bandster here as well. Mine is Wednesday, September 24th with Dr. Lee at United Hospital in Blue Earth, Minnesota. I'm so excited. Doing the two week pre-surgery liquid diet too. Feeling very determined. :cry_smile:

[Kelly44 0]

I'll be banded on the 30th and i am so anxious and kinda nervous and I hope that I recover very fast so I can get to my new job

April,

I will be banded on 9/30 as well. I'm three days into my liquid diet:eek: and doing okay with it. Passed all of the per-op tests including the psych eval :redface: and did the pre-op with my surgeon today. Now all I have to do is make it through seven more days and then it is done. How about you....how you doing?

Kelly

[*slim* 2]

Obviously September has been a very busy month! Congrats and continued blessings to everyone having their surgery this month!

[Lowbmier 0]

Banded yesterday, Sept 22 and no problems. Actually feeling pretty good.

[watermelon seeds 0]

hey Slim I'm in Tn. Who's your Doctor?

[JamieNP 20]

:smile: TN here too!

[Sally 610 0]

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Is there any 67 year old banders? I have been working toward being banded. Am i NUTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sally 610

[crystalM 0]

Hey all I was banded September 5th and so far have lost 20 lbs, and it feels good. I started reading the twilight series the day after surgery and read all 4 books withing the 1st week, but now that I am done with the books I dont have my mind preoccupied and I have been depressed for about a week now. I seem just to not want to be around people (which is rare for me) and I just want to cry all the time. Have any of yall felt this way/. Need advice Please