Padanelle 2 Posted August 6, 2009 So glad you did so well!! I'm having the single incision too. Cannot wait for Friday to get here! Jenny, Good luck on Friday. Dr Fielding is also my surgeon. He did a single incision. I can't say enough wonderful things about him and his entire operating team. Joan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formerfatchick 1 Posted August 6, 2009 Jenny, Good luck on Friday. Dr Fielding is also my surgeon. He did a single incision. I can't say enough wonderful things about him and his entire operating team. Joan Joan ,cool Dr. Ren is my surgeon. When were you banded ? How was your hospital experience ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Padanelle 2 Posted August 6, 2009 Joan ,cool Dr. Ren is my surgeon. When were you banded ? How was your hospital experience ? I was banded on Jun 8. My insurance only would cover me as an out-patient, but my incision kept bleeding, so they kept me until the next morning. Everyone was super. Most of it was a blur, and I probably wouldn't remember most of it, if I hadn't made notes. The nurses were very attentive and I felt like I was in the best of hands. When I wasn't sleeping, I watched TV. I had an IV, which assume had pain meds, so other than getting in/out of bed, I don't recall being in much pain. The literature thay gave prior to surgery stressed not waiting till being in pain to take the meds, so I took the pain med regularly for several days after I got home. When is your surgery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
band75 0 Posted August 6, 2009 My surgery is today at 12pm. I couldn't sleep at all last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mountaingal 322 Posted August 6, 2009 Good luck band75. Let us know you you did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jennyr1222 0 Posted August 6, 2009 Jenny, Good luck on Friday. Dr Fielding is also my surgeon. He did a single incision. I can't say enough wonderful things about him and his entire operating team. Joan Thanks so much Joan!! I cannot wait I'm so excited! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mommyx2 0 Posted August 6, 2009 mommyx2 - YAY we have the same band date !!! :sneaky: HEY... where do you live.. im on long island... How are you doing on your pre- op diet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adelarosa33 0 Posted August 6, 2009 The single incision I got is right on top of the belly button, some doctors do it inside the belly button though. It's small and about 2 inches or less long. I've been in a little pain lately but nothing I can't deal with! I have no hunger and no desire to eat or drink anything i have the Protein shakes because I have to, and maybe a lil Jello at night before I take the pain killers. Again Good Luck to those who arebeing banded soon!! and Thanks!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bean_blossom86 0 Posted August 6, 2009 I was banded on 8/3 as well :sneaky: I feel great, still a little sore when I get up from sitting down but other than that I can't belive I just had surgery 4 days ago lol I was really scared but I had no reason to be since everything went great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adelarosa33 0 Posted August 6, 2009 Okay question how do I get a ticker and dates at the end of my replies like a lot of you have?? I've been trying to figure it out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allison_ann 0 Posted August 7, 2009 I am so glad that you are doing great. Alot of ease hearing that you did so well. Aug 10th is my big day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formerfatchick 1 Posted August 7, 2009 I was banded on Jun 8. My insurance only would cover me as an out-patient, but my incision kept bleeding, so they kept me until the next morning. Everyone was super. Most of it was a blur, and I probably wouldn't remember most of it, if I hadn't made notes. The nurses were very attentive and I felt like I was in the best of hands. When I wasn't sleeping, I watched TV. I had an IV, which assume had pain meds, so other than getting in/out of bed, I don't recall being in much pain. The literature thay gave prior to surgery stressed not waiting till being in pain to take the meds, so I took the pain med regularly for several days after I got home. When is your surgery? Joan, Thanks for the info, I feel much better knowing that the hospital staff treated you well. My surgery is on monday and I'll find out tommorow at what time. I'm going through a plethora of emotions, excited, nervous, anxious, terrified...all at the same time, so talk about emotional !!! The hubby is LOVIN it...ha ha !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formerfatchick 1 Posted August 7, 2009 Okay question how do I get a ticker and dates at the end of my replies like a lot of you have?? I've been trying to figure it out! Hey Adela, for the ticker, just go to the ticker factory and create one and then add it to your signature. In your profile clikc on edit profile and on the left should be an option for edit signature. Paste the code into the box and hit save...it should be there. Same thing for the sparklee thing, just creat one at sparklee.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formerfatchick 1 Posted August 7, 2009 HEY... where do you live.. im on long island... How are you doing on your pre- op diet? Hey there mommyx2 ... I live in the City and am being banded at NYU. The pre-op is going much better know that I've gotten use to it, but it was REAL rough at the start. Im down 10 lbs so happy about that !! How's yours going ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites