Hello! I was just banded TODAY

[_Kimo_ 0]

Hello everyone,

I was just banded this morning. I was a bit nervous about the whole procedure but luckily, just a few hours before surgery I found your site and read all the Post-Op stories to try to get an overall idea of what to expect and of coruse... it helped me A LOT. Thank you all so much.

It's only been a few hours since my surgery, and besides they pain and overall discomfort I like they way the band feels: I feel mentally "hungry" but physically satisfied I dunno if that makes any sense to any of you, but it's helped me deal with the whole liquid diet thing. So since 3pm today (it is now 1am) I've had a small cup of apple juice in the hospital, a single scoop of mango ice cream (non-dairy) a couple of lemon popsicles and a large cup of fresh made chicken broth. There is no additional discomfort that I can associate to these liquids, so it all seems to be going down just fine but... Am I "eating" (drinking) too much for this being my first day?

BTW I am in Mexico City, currently weigh 286 pounds and need to lose about 120. I had the surgery done here (Visso Clinic in Santa Fe, Mexico City), the total cost was around $5,800 USD in pesos (including adjustments, physical, nutritional and psycological treament for a year) and I guess the "worst" part of my procedure was getting the IV line in my wrist (I hate needles), and the extremely sore throat during the first few hours after surgery. Other than that I think the abdominal pain has been kinda bearable so far except when I cough.

I am very happy I went thru with this and will be reading my way through the entire forum for additional knowledge. This page is of great help. Thank you all so much! :blushing:

Edited September 10, 2009 by _Kimo_

[kwright 0]

Hi Kimo, congratulations on being banded. It only gets better from here. I understand about how you feel (hungry in your mind but not physically). I went through the same thing so enjoy it while you can.

My only advice to you is to get up and walk as much as you can, it helps to get the gas out and also with the healing.

As for the liquids, follow your doctor's instructions and keep hydrated. Liquids usually go straight through and you may feel full after a few sips due to the stomach swelling. So just keep sipping.

I'm almost 4 weeks post-op and I feel great and you will too.

Again, congratulations!!!!

:w00t:

[MishiB 0]

Woo~Hoo! Congrats Kimo - and welcome to the losers bench!

[JUKU 1]

Hello everyone,

I was just banded this morning. I was a bit nervous about the whole procedure but luckily, just a few hours before surgery I found your site and read all the Post-Op stories to try to get an overall idea of what to expect and of coruse... it helped me A LOT. Thank you all so much.

It's only been a few hours since my surgery, and besides they pain and overall discomfort I like they way the band feels: I feel mentally "hungry" but physically satisfied I dunno if that makes any sense to any of you, but it's helped me deal with the whole liquid diet thing. So since 3pm today (it is now 1am) I've had a small cup of apple juice in the hospital, a single scoop of mango ice cream (non-dairy) a couple of lemon popsicles and a large cup of fresh made chicken broth. There is no additional discomfort that I can associate to these liquids, so it all seems to be going down just fine but... Am I "eating" (drinking) too much for this being my first day?

BTW I am in Mexico City, currently weigh 286 pounds and need to lose about 120. I had the surgery done here (Visso Clinic in Santa Fe, Mexico City), the total cost was around $5,800 USD in pesos (including adjustments, physical, nutritional and psycological treament for a year) and I guess the "worst" part of my procedure was getting the IV line in my wrist (I hate needles), and the extremely sore throat during the first few hours after surgery. Other than that I think the abdominal pain has been kinda bearable so far except when I cough.

I am very happy I went thru with this and will be reading my way through the entire forum for additional knowledge. This page is of great help. Thank you all so much! :w00t:

Yeah!!!! Congrats. Good Luck

[cb0828 5]

Good Luck and Best Wishes!! You are on your way to a new you. Take it one day at a time and follow all the instructions of your surgeon.

[pickles123 0]

Yes Congratulations. It sounds like you are doing great.

[tzn 0]

Congrats!!! Feel free to join us over in the September 2009 bandsters, lots of great people in not only that thread but all over this site :w00t:

[lizcap 0]

Yeah!!!! Congrats. Good Luck

Congratulations and good luck. It sounds like you are doing so well. I wish I were you right now.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Welcome and good luck! If you want, brace your abdomen/torso with a pillow when you sit/stand, or cough, for example. The counter-pressure helps keep the pain away! :thumbup:

[kittkat2009 0]

Hello everyone,

I was just banded this morning. I was a bit nervous about the whole procedure but luckily, just a few hours before surgery I found your site and read all the Post-Op stories to try to get an overall idea of what to expect and of coruse... it helped me A LOT. Thank you all so much.

It's only been a few hours since my surgery, and besides they pain and overall discomfort I like they way the band feels: I feel mentally "hungry" but physically satisfied I dunno if that makes any sense to any of you, but it's helped me deal with the whole liquid diet thing. So since 3pm today (it is now 1am) I've had a small cup of apple juice in the hospital, a single scoop of mango ice cream (non-dairy) a couple of lemon popsicles and a large cup of fresh made chicken broth. There is no additional discomfort that I can associate to these liquids, so it all seems to be going down just fine but... Am I "eating" (drinking) too much for this being my first day?

BTW I am in Mexico City, currently weigh 286 pounds and need to lose about 120. I had the surgery done here (Visso Clinic in Santa Fe, Mexico City), the total cost was around $5,800 USD in pesos (including adjustments, physical, nutritional and psycological treament for a year) and I guess the "worst" part of my procedure was getting the IV line in my wrist (I hate needles), and the extremely sore throat during the first few hours after surgery. Other than that I think the abdominal pain has been kinda bearable so far except when I cough.

I am very happy I went thru with this and will be reading my way through the entire forum for additional knowledge. This page is of great help. Thank you all so much! :thumbup:

Hey Kimo....

Snap - I was banded yesterday too. And so far I've had the equivalent of 1 cup of ice Water at the hospital and 46g Protein in the form of nectar (from Vitamin Shoppe) mixed with 16oz water. I bought the Fuzzy Navel flavor and its really not too bad (a nice change from two weeks on vanilla, strawberry and chocolate Slimfast!) I like that each scoop of Nectar is a whopping 23g of protein and only 90 calories!

So far minimal pain and discomfort (probably a 3 on a scale of 1-10). I took some pain meds before bed last night to ensure I got a good nights sleep but honestly didnt need it. Ive had minimal gas pains in my shoulders and neck - thats possibly cos all i did after getting home from the hospital is walk around and burp lol TMI.

Like you I agree - so far so good and yea having the band doesn't really 'feel' much different (yet).

Good luck to you on your journey. Our weights are nearly the same too... I weighed 288lb before starting the 2 week pre-op diet and yesterday weighed in at 275lb before surgery - a nice jumpstart!:frown:

[lessofm3 0]

Congratulations and good luck to you.

[thinoneday 445]

Kimo, the sore throat is from being intubated. . drink liquids (do I need to say that again??? hehehe) and it should go away within 3-5 days. . . Good luck and best wishes with your band!