I Got My Surgery Date...Where Are The November Bandsters?

[crystal525 26]

Hi all! Just to update you all. I had my surgery on Thursday (13th). Everything went perfectly. As planned I stayed overnight. Incision sites are not painful at all. But--I have had very bad gas pains since surgery. Other than that I am fine. Been sleeping alot and haven't really felt like doing much--but that's to be expected. My surgery was at 1:30 on Thursday and I was released after my Upper GI yesterday. I'm up and walking and the Tylenol 3 with codeine seems to help with the pain and to let me sleep. I also take the Gas X strips--those are definitely a must. I can say that the gas pains are much worse than I expected. I found a perfect description--remember when we were younger and we had to run the mile in gym class --that sharp pain under your rib when you were totally winded and couldn't do anymore? That's the pain...same place. There as well as in my shoulders. But--lots of walking helps. I finally started moving some "gas"...I won't be any more explicit... :cool: and that seems to be helping most of all! I hope all are doing well and good luck to us all on our new life journey.

[DANAFJ 0]

Hello fellow bandster,

I was banded in Jacksonville, Florida on Thursday, Nov. 13. I am doing pretty well. I am sore a little, and don't have any appetite. It's hard to swallow Water due to gas pains, and I am regaining my energy. But I am so glad I made these steps to improve my health.

Blessings on your path to wellness.

[DANAFJ 0]

Good luck to you! I also had my surgery on Thursday. I was banded at 10:30. For the most part, I am fine. Just a little sore, and just as you dealing with the gas pains. "No pain, no gain". Wouldn't take nothing for the changes that are happening. I lost almost 20 lbs. following the presurgery diet, and am looking forward to losing the rest.

God Bless you on your journey!

[rhonaker 0]

Hi November Bansters,

I have my date as Nov. 24th! I can't wait. The two week liquid protien diet is tough, but by using this site I am so motivated that the difficulty dissapears. I hope all of you who are before me post your experiences after your procedures. I am very curious as to how much you were able to move around and your pain levels.

Best wishes to all of you

[henrywb 0]

Thanks for the message. It's good to know what to look forward to. I have surgery on the 19th. Having trouble sleeping. Hungry on the pre surgical diet. That's ok.

[trinitiek 0]

I am scheduled November 25th. I am currently doing the dreaded liquid diet and on day 4 but I am doing good so far. Down 7 pounds. :thumbup:

I acutally can't wait until I get banded.

[Cappy 0]

It's great to hear from all of you that have been banded! Sounds like your all doing great....I keep hearing about the gas pains, I really need to go get me some gas-x! Thanks for sharing your stories...it really helps those of us that aren't banded yet to hear your experiences! I promise to post after my surgery too!

Many blessings to all that have already been banded and those whose surgeries are coming up! We are all on our way to happier, healthier lives:thumbup:

[kutach 0]

YIPEEEEEE, I'LL BE IN BANDLAND ON NOVEMBER 20TH:party:

Anyone joining me? Anyone as nervous, excited, scared and shocked as I am? I'm doing tons of reading on this site and I'm really trying to grasp how much my life is going to change!!!

yes im getting my done nov 24th by dr patel in austin texas i cant wait

[kutach 0]

im getting mine nov 24th in austin texas by dr patel im excited

Edited November 16, 2008 by kutach
al ready have one on same page

[Kaitiana 0]

My surgery is scheduled bright and early (7:30 a.m.) tomorrow morning. I have to be there at 5:30--yuck!--but it will be worth it! So glad this is the last day of this pre-op clear liquid diet and that tomorrow I finally get my band. Here's hoping all of us yet to be banded have safe surgeries with no complications!

[ginny two 0]

Hey, Everybody! I hope everyone is feeling great, no matter how many hunger and/or gas pains they are experiencing.

I'll be banded on the 24th and I'm wondering what shape I may be in three days later on Thanksgiving. (I know everyone is different.) I can deal with not going anywhere that day, but on Friday night there is a service at my church that I really don't want to miss! I guess if I can manage to ride home from the hospital, I can handle riding to church. From what people say, I don't think it will be too bad. I'm planning on doing lots of walking since it sounds like that is the ticket to reducing the gas pains as much as possible.

[loser4life 0]

My surgery date is in two days on Tuesday Nov 18th !!

My doctor/nutritionist's pre-surgery diet is 1200 calories a day of balanced nutritrion consumed any way for 12 days and then 2 days of 4 Protein Shakes and a 1/2 cup of other stuff for five servings per day (applesauce SF, pudding SF, yogurt SF, etc). I had 1/2 c malt-o-meal for Breakfast - suprisingly it was great and reminded me of being a young girl .... and had me thinking of looking forward to moving toward the weight in lbs of that young girl !! :thumbup:

I used "seattle sutton" (Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating) for the 12 days of 1200 calories. It was good, fresh, prepared food with little work or thought to follow and stick with. No hunger at all. I've lost 8 pounds in 12 days on it. I've ordered Unjury for Protein shakes (choc, vanilla, strawberry). I've also purchased a "bullet" to prepare for the post-op mushies phase.

I am SO excited! and I keep reading all I can on the board to learn from others experiences. Thanks to you all for posting :thumbup:

[lego1972 0]

I have found lots of individual flavors in The Vitamin Shoppe. They have a lot of different brands. One of the best I've found is the brand Jay Robb. Unfortunately it's really expensive, so I didn't buy anything bigger than a few individual flavors.

My husband (who is big into weight lifting and body building) swears by the Optimum Nutrition brand, and we've got the vanilla Ice Cream, Rocky Road, and strawberry flavors. :thumbup: They are 120cals and 25g Protein per serving. :wink2:

Thanks so much for these suggestions! I will try these flavors. I appreciate your help!

[lego1972 0]

I am so excited to hear these great reports from people in post surgery. Mine is 11/19 and I can't wait. I hope mine goes as well as yours sandy7777. You give me hope. Good luck to all that are having surgery next week. Please get on as soon as you can and share with us. I will do the same.

God bless and talk to you soon.

Bluebird, Good luck with your surgery on the 19th. Mine is on the 18th. I will try and post that evening if I feel up to it. Keep it touch!

[lego1972 0]

Hi all! Just to update you all. I had my surgery on Thursday (13th). Everything went perfectly. As planned I stayed overnight. Incision sites are not painful at all. But--I have had very bad gas pains since surgery. Other than that I am fine. Been sleeping alot and haven't really felt like doing much--but that's to be expected. My surgery was at 1:30 on Thursday and I was released after my Upper GI yesterday. I'm up and walking and the Tylenol 3 with codeine seems to help with the pain and to let me sleep. I also take the Gas X strips--those are definitely a must. I can say that the gas pains are much worse than I expected. I found a perfect description--remember when we were younger and we had to run the mile in gym class --that sharp pain under your rib when you were totally winded and couldn't do anymore? That's the pain...same place. There as well as in my shoulders. But--lots of walking helps. I finally started moving some "gas"...I won't be any more explicit... and that seems to be helping most of all! I hope all are doing well and good luck to us all on our new life journey.

Hi Crystal525,

I have been hearing alot about these gas X strips. What exactly are these? and where can I get them? My surgery is on Tues. and I just want to be prepared. Thanks for your great advice!

Good luck with your healing process! Keep in touch!