New Here, Getting Banded 2-13

HotRodV6 · February 9, 2009

Ok, well im Mike, live north of Houston Texas and will be getting the bad on this Friday the 13th, I'm pretty excited and looking forward to getting in better shape and a smaller weight.

I'm currently 5'11 and weight 379, BMI is over 50, looking to be around 225 or so and looking hot again.

I'm sure im going to have alot of questions, and needing some advice after Friday, so i plan to spend alot of time here in the future.

KimmyQ · February 9, 2009

Hi I'm Kim from California & I'm also getting banded on Feb 13th! Good luck!!!

Rocky123 · February 9, 2009

Hi,

Hello to every one

HotRodV6 · February 16, 2009

Ok, well i got the band put on last friday the 13th, everything went pretty good, i was pretty out of it all day friday and mostly just slept. Came home from the hospital on saturday afternoon, and was still pretty tired, so i went to bed early and slept till noon today. I had a slight fever last night, but took some tylenol when i went to bed and i feel much better today. I havent had alot of actual pain, more soreness than anything, which is alot better today.

The last few days, ive just been drinking broth, fruit juice, Water, and some applesauce, and i drank a protien shake today, but it may have been alittle thick, so i think ill wait a few more days to try one again.

I go back for my post op appointment on the 19th, and im sure ill have some news to post an update.

KimmyQ · February 16, 2009

Hello, yeah I got banded on the 13th also. The Doctor said to have a clear liquid diet for 3 days, broth, juice, Jello, Water popsicles but no Protein Shake for 3 days. My biggest problem has been chest congestion, sore throat & sore jaw. Good luck to you!!!!

elizabethb · February 16, 2009

I just decided to look into getting banded. My dad actually brought it up and is willing to pay for it. I'm excited, but scared.I know my life will change.

KimmyQ · February 16, 2009

If you need it, get it!!! Your life will change, for the better!!!

HotRodV6 · February 27, 2009

Yeah this has def been the best decision Ive made for myself. I posted an update, 2 weeks post op, and I'm down to 357, so that's 30lbs total since i first went to the lap-band dr that 2nd week in December.

Like said above, if you need it, then go for it.