Banded This Morning!

[Big08 0]

All, I was banded this morning at the Prestonwood Surgery Center in Plano, TX by Dr. Victor Gonzalez (Great Facility and great surgical team). I am up, walking around and drinking sips of Water. I have a little pain, like a tightness in my chest, but very manageable. I am not feeling physical hunger, though I have a little bit of "head hunger". I am looking forward to my continuing journey and want to thank all the members on this board for the great advice and support on my pre-op diet (which I did not cheat on!) and look foraward to your support going forward.

Hang in there everyone, as somebody once said it is difficult right now, however "This too shall pass."

[debbie_7155 0]

hi big, so glad everything went well for you..reading what you wrote has helped a little with my nerves for when i have surgery tomorrow..

hope i go as good as you do...fingers crossed

[HeavensAngel1978 0]

Congrats big08,

I am so happy for you. You have accomplished a great thing. Just imagine how much better your life is going to be and most iof all, how much better you will feel. I look forward to that as well, as my surgery is Friday. I am still kind of nervous and hoping my liver has shrunk enough. The pre op diet is horrible. I hope you continue with much success in the future. Again, congratulations. :thumbup:

[coloradobanding 5]

You and I got banded the same day/time, me in Denver, CO. Everything went as smoothly as possible, except waking up from anesthesia (lil weird). I too am resting an looking forward to feeling better.

[SoonToBeTheRealMe 0]

Congrats on the life change!!! I got banded last week and am now on pureed food...the only hungry days I had was day 5 and 6. But I guess it all depends on what your doctor and dietitian recommend for you on your post-op diet. I am amazed reading the various differences given. But good luck!

[Happy_Girl 0]

I'm so glad you had a good experience. I'm getting banded at the same place Thursday morning (different doctor, though), and am starting to get a little freaked out!:thumbup: Maybe it's the loads of fun I've been having with the pre-op diet? Hhhmmm?

Anyway...your post made me feel better. Thanks.