Looking For August Bandsters....

[choldren 0]

My surgery date is Aug. 24th with Dr. Ortiz in MX. I haven't gotten real nervous yet but I don't think it has sunk in yet that I'm really going to do this. Other than having 2 babies, i've never been admitted to the hospital for anything so I imagine when it comes right down to it I will be a wreck! I wish they would just knock me out before i leave my hospital room so I won't see the Op Room. I know, I'm a big baby. Time is getting closer so hope to have some good vibes from the great people on this board. Thanks so much!

Carolyn

[divaliciousdee 0]

Carolyn you are in my prayers. Everything will be fine! I know that you will have a sucessful and uneventful surgery. You will have a smooth recovery and never have felt better in your life!! Peace and Godspeed

Dee Dee

[Aimze 0]

Hi Carolyn

I know just how you feel. I am going in for my band on the 29th

I am getting nervous and I hope I don't get freaked out when they are taking me to the OR..

We just have to remember that this is a new begining for us. And its a good thing. Think of all the great things we will be able to do with our kids afterwards..

Thats what keeps me going..

Good luck to you..

Amy

[CaliQueenBee 0]

Well, there's an awful lot of us this month! Imagine us all 1 yr from now...Mine is the 25th with Dr Ortiz in TJ. Best of luck to all!!!

[Margo 0]

I am back and banded!!!! I love my band already!!!! The surgery was smooth....I don't even remember being asked to "count backwards", don't remember recovery all at, first thing I remember is being wheeled into my room and saying "hello" to my husband, daughter and mother!!! I had wonderful nurses, left the hospital the following day at about 2 p.m. Only take my pain meds at night, sleeping in recliner yet, but thinking about trying my bed tonight. Not too interested in eating, but I am getting tired of the "sweet" tastes of the clear liquid diet. I am looking so forward to Cream of Wheat on Wednesday!!! I hope all the other August Bandsters have pleasant surgery experiences and quick recoveries....I feel blessed.

[weightshaker 12]

Hey, I got back late last night, my surgery also went very well. I can't believe I don't have pain, but lots of gas, but no gas pains. I love my band too!!:cheeky Dr. Rodriguez in Monterrey was great, I would go there again in a heart beat. He did remind me that I have to work w/the band. HE said "Don't think you have to be so tight, it causes too many problems, eat healthy, and get a fill when needed, and unfilled if it is too tight, it is not worth losing the band by being too tight." Sounds good to me.

Hey Margo, glad you are doing well also.

Shelley

[divaliciousdee 0]

Glad to hear everything is going well for you Margo and Shelley!!! I am so excited for you both. I have 8 more days and counting til the big day!!! Man, August is a big bandster month this year!!!

[StartingOver 6]

Welcome home Shelley. I'm glad to hear that everything went well in Mexico. Isn't Dr. Rod the greatest? I'm trying to convince my mom to have surgery with him - she was impressed by him when they met at the hospital during my surgery.

Again, congratulations and welcome to bandland!

[nickie456 0]

I am so glad that everything went good for you. I agree with you that Dr. Rodriguez was great. He sure does look young, doesn't he.

[Aimze 0]

It is so great to see that everything went well for you guys.

You are already doing so well...

I start my liquid diet on Monday.. Anyone else?

Amy

[MerryHearted 20]

Yep, I'm on my Optifast now... I am doing 4 shakes plus some fruit/veggies for around 1000 cals per day. Dropped 5 lbs on it already.

Good luck!! The first couple days are the hardest, after that it is much easier.

[Margo 0]

Choldren.....good luck tomorrow and wishing you a quick and comfortable recovery!!!!

[Booga 0]

August 30th for me too!

[weightshaker 12]

Hope everyone that have been banded this month are doing well, and to all of those that are getting ready I hope all goes well for you as well.

I'm 1 week post op and doing well, lost 10 lbs as of this am, still have a little pain in the tummy area but other than that I am doing great, walking everyday. Today I start my mushies, although I am still not hungry, that time is in the evening for me. Well anyway take care all you Aug. bandsters.

Shelley

[EllenDanis 0]

Add me to the list - I was banded 8/16.

No looking back,

Ellen

banded for 8 days

full liquid post-op diet :-D

219/209/I dunno - not 'overweight' would be good