Newbie in AZ

shadowcat25 · October 1, 2008

Just got banded Sept 29, 08. I'm happy, I'm sad, I'm scared.

This is my 2nd surgery in 3 months, the first was having my gallbladder removed in July. This experience is worse than that one.

Especially since I can't eat much yet. I haven't decided if I regret having this done or not, but it's done, no turning back now.

I know this forum is going to get me through all the hard times, so thanks in advance!

AvondaleGirl · October 1, 2008

Hi I am in az too! I wish you a speedy recovery, I am just starting this whoel process.. where did you get your surgery done? Did you like your surgeon? Thanks

Meg

shadowcat25 · October 2, 2008

I went through True Results with Dr. Nirmul. Great place, and insurance paid for it.

9pdmnm5 · October 2, 2008

Just got banded Sept 29, 08. I'm happy, I'm sad, I'm scared.
This is my 2nd surgery in 3 months, the first was having my gallbladder removed in July. This experience is worse than that one.

Especially since I can't eat much yet. I haven't decided if I regret having this done or not, but it's done, no turning back now.

I know this forum is going to get me through all the hard times, so thanks in advance!

Hi! I was also banded on the 29th and am feeling the same as you. I've had terrible gas pains and nothing seems to help. :frown:Not even walking. I'm wondering if I made the right decision but its too late to have 2nd thoughts now. You are so lucky your insurance paid for it as I am a self-pay and feel like I have a lot riding on this procedure. I haven't been able to eat much but I am hungry and my stomach is growling. I also feel as if there is something stuck in my chest. I know that there isn't though as I've been on Clear Liquids. Now I'm nervous for my 1st fill if this isn't restriction. I do have to remember this is only the 2nd day post-op. Hang in there! I think its normal to feel all the emotions. Its a life changing event. We can do this!:smile2:

luvsmysgt · October 2, 2008

Now I'm nervous for my 1st fill if this isn't restriction. :smile2:

I just wanted to remind you that when you have your first fill your doc makes adjustments according to how you feel food goes down. They may not even need to put anything in there at all, but right now you are still swollen and there will be an end I promise. Just hang in there! I went through the same thing but mostly only the first day and the evenings for the first 3-4 days. I kept asking myself why did I do this? Then everydau I am confronted with yet another reason as to why I did this and it makes me realize that despite the aches and pain I would never go back. Good Luck and I hope you both start feeling better about this decision soon.