Banded today and doing great!!

[Rutiglius 0]

I was banded today! I was so worried about possible complications, but it went SO smoothly! I woke up and had no pain, no dizziness, and no nausea. My anesthesiologist (sp?) was just terrific!

After I got home, I had a sugar-free Jello and later, a bowl of broth -- no gagging (my fear) or nausea!

I couldn't be happier, and I hope that everyone who has an upcoming band "date" has the same positive experience!!!

Thanks,

Sue

[Riane226 0]

congrats... i can only hope to be so lucky when its my turn!

[isaviolinist 11]

Congrats! That is wonderful:)

I was also concerned about complications. I had a VERY botched gall bladder surgery 8 or so years ago. I was in the hospital for almost 2 weeks. It was my only experience with surgery, and I was so pleasantly surprised when this surgery, especially recovery, went so well.

Remember to sip (as opposed to gulping or drinking fast) and walk walk walk! Good luck!

[Grandma26 1]

That's great that you feel so good!! Lucky you !

I am being banded tomorrow at 10:00 am. I am SCARED to death but I think it is still the best thing for me.

My biggest fear is getting stuck and throwing up! I am not used to taking little bites, and chewing unitl it's mush, It's a whole new world for me.

I hope your recovery continues to be a smooth painless road

[talkalot1981 5]

Congrats.... I can't wait for my date to get here. Did you have to stay over night? I know I will .. not sure what time my surgery is yet but I am way excited. I know when it gets closer the fear will set it. Congrats again and I hope I have a great outcome like you have.. Keep us posted Jennifer

[kmays234 0]

Thanks for the hope that mine may be easy too. I get banded at 830 tomorrow am. I'm nervous. Have kept myself busy all day with friends. Now that I'm alone its setting in and nerves are back up again.

[Rutiglius 0]

Thanks for the walking tip -- I forgot about that! Right now, it is so hot and humid where I am (temps upper 90's, heat index around 100) that I haven't felt like it! I will have to hit the malls!!

[Rutiglius 0]

GOOD LUCK Kmays!!! I hope yours is as easy as mine! Again, GOOD LUCK!!!

[Rutiglius 0]

Talk alot and Grandma:

I did not have to stay overnight. I arrived at the surgical center at 6:30, had my surgery at 8:30, woke up around 10:30 and dozed off and on. At noon I walked to the bathroom -- no pain -- just bloat!. I had my Barium swallow at 2:00 and was home by 2:30. Grandma -- I had Water (after my Barium sip) and had no problems keeping it down. I was very worried about that too! I also kept down the Jello and Soup. I just sipped.

[KTK1982 0]

I was banded today! I was so worried about possible complications, but it went SO smoothly! I woke up and had no pain, no dizziness, and no nausea. My anesthesiologist (sp?) was just terrific!

After I got home, I had a sugar-free Jello and later, a bowl of broth -- no gagging (my fear) or nausea!

I couldn't be happier, and I hope that everyone who has an upcoming band "date" has the same positive experience!!!:confused:

Thanks,

Sue

Congratulations!!! I am so happy that everything has been going as smooth as possible. I have to ask you how your whole " process " went as far as time? I just began mine and of course I am so anxious I just would love to be given a date lol. :thumbup:

I have United Health and I am not really sure how they are regarding paperwork etc.

Good luck keep up the good work and I hope your recovery is speedy!

[PSJ71 0]

I was banded today! I was so worried about possible complications, but it went SO smoothly! I woke up and had no pain, no dizziness, and no nausea. My anesthesiologist (sp?) was just terrific!

After I got home, I had a sugar-free Jello and later, a bowl of broth -- no gagging (my fear) or nausea!

I couldn't be happier, and I hope that everyone who has an upcoming band "date" has the same positive experience!!!:thumbup:

Thanks,

Sue

Hi Rutiglius!

That is wonderful you had a great experience!! I will have my band placed in a little less than 2 weeks. So, I really, really, hope that mine goes as smoothly. I wish you wonderful weight loss :confused:)

[Rutiglius 0]

Congratulations!!! I am so happy that everything has been going as smooth as possible. I have to ask you how your whole " process " went as far as time? I just began mine and of course I am so anxious I just would love to be given a date lol. :thumbup:

I have United Health and I am not really sure how they are regarding paperwork etc.

Good luck keep up the good work and I hope your recovery is speedy!

I was a self-pay, so my timeline was pretty short. I went to my seminar in May, and then went on vacation. When I got back, I had my consultation on June 15, and my surgery on the 24th. Because my BMI was 36.2, the doctor thought I would be okay to do a shortened pre-op diet.

I have Coventry (insurance) and they did not approve me.:confused:

[KTK1982 0]

I was a self-pay, so my timeline was pretty short. I went to my seminar in May, and then went on vacation. When I got back, I had my consultation on June 15, and my surgery on the 24th. Because my BMI was 36.2, the doctor thought I would be okay to do a shortened pre-op diet.

I have Coventry (insurance) and they did not approve me.:thumbup:

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Hello again,

I do not mean to pry into your business but how tall are you , because we weigh about the same except my BMI is 43 I believe. I am 5'1 and weight 226lbs. The Surgeon did not seem to concerned with my insurance so, we'll see I am praying that they will approve.

Thanks

[Rutiglius 0]

'

Hello again,

I do not mean to pry into your business but how tall are you , because we weigh about the same except my BMI is 43 I believe. I am 5'1 and weight 226lbs. The Surgeon did not seem to concerned with my insurance so, we'll see I am praying that they will approve.

Thanks

I am 5' 7" -- that makes the BMI difference! And no... you are NOT prying! Good luck with your insurance!!