Hey February 2010 Bandsters!

[chinchilla mom 0]

Hey WickedRedHead -

I hate that "What am I forgetting feeling!" If you have a robe and slippers I'd bring those, too. The robe helped me feel more covered in the hospital and the slippers were great - I was a same day case and left wearing them. So, if not slippers you might want some shoes you don't need to tie or bend to get into.

Good luck!:biggrin:

[justplainbatty 0]

i just got banded yesterday and am still in the hospital my friends tld me to press the morphine button even if i didn t need it to make a long story short, that in combination with zantax nearly made me comotose i am much better today just tired i will just need to stay one extra night

[kathyNH 0]

Hi all, one week since I was banded. Doing well.

Am about to approache mushie foods. Might have over done it today, area over my port site feels sore and tight. Must take it slower!!!

wishing all soon to be bandits the best of luck!!

[MissCherita 0]

Im one week away! YAYYYYYYYY!!!!!! :biggrin:

[IzzieBell 0]

Yesterday I checked in the hospital at 5:30am and didn't get called back until 10:30am. I waited in the back until 12:00pm, but finally I was in surgery and wow I can't believe I did it! I was allowed to leave the hospital yesterday if I was feeling good so I ended up getting home at 8:30pm. What a long day! My hubby was grumpy through all the waiting so early in the day I sent him to my moms for a nap, he was alot happier when he came back. I felt really well yesterday, I was able to burp if I walked around so I did lots of walking. Since I am home now I had to wake myself up every three hours for a walk and drink and pee, dr.s orders. Today I am sore, like I have been in a car accident, everything hurts, achey pain. The soreness in my chest feels alot like plurasy and it is hard to remember to take deep breaths so my hubby keeps reminding me. But seriously this is not bad at all, I thought it would be alot worse. The meds help, i.e. my rambling, and walking makes me feel better. To all you who are about to go into surgery: Be Nice to the anesthesiologist he/she is very important and they can make things alot easier. Good Luck everyone!:biggrin:

Hello there I'm having mine 2/19 I'm so ready. The one thing that I'm worried about is gas I have always had problems with it after surgerys I will take your advice walk,walk,walk. I have to be there at 6:00am I hope I don't have to wait that long. Glad your doing ok other than being sore, I will keep in touch in case I need some advice

IzzieBell :thumbup:

[CynthiaMTR 2]

I will be getting the lapband next Tuesday. So excited. Been waiting for this for over two years. I live in CArrollton Texas. My surgeon will be Dr Hamn at Plano presbyterian. My insurance will be paying a portion of the surgery and I will be paying the other portion. Currently I weigh about 215 pounds. I would love to weigh about 150 pounds. Looking forward to this new journey!

[1973 0]

Hi, I am going this Friday to be banded at SWLC in Ontario, Canada...anyone out there have it done at this facility?

[a new me in 2010 0]

Hellooooo to all of the FABULOUS and Funky Feb Bandits!!!! Hope everyone is doing well!!!

I am going in for surgery in about 48 hours... I feel like I am forgetting something... I hate that feeling.

I went shopping yesterday and stocked up on SF/FF pudding Jello posicles, I am going to be making some home made chicken stock tonight. I have liquid tylenol, gas x chewables and tums ultra, chewable vitamins, comfy clothes are going in the wash tonight... I have a heating pad and will be getting ice tonight or tomorrow.... any other last minute things I should be picking up?

I am in a state of "zen chaos" LOL! I am calm but I know I have ALOT to do between tonight and thursday morning... I sprained my foot last week so I got next to NOTHING done this weekend ugh the timing makes me cringe... Any way any suggestions or replies would be helpful! Can't wait to see you all on "The Other Side"!!!!

much <3

Erin

PS... These forums are great!! You guys have all been giving me sooo much support and strength and you don't even realize it, so, I just wanted to say thanks!!!!:thumbup:

Hey Wicked! Im getting banded on thursday the 18th as well! I am soooo nervous, but excited. I cant believe its actually almost here...all the preparations, appointments, etc. and its just a day and a half away! My surgeons office will call me tomorrow between 3-7 to let me know what time to be there. I heard alot of people say to bring comfy slippers and chapstick. Good luck! Its nice to know i have company :biggrin:

[abandnewday 0]

Hey All!!!!

Well I am set to be banded in 9 short days on 02/25. I am set to start my Pe-OP diet tomorrow. It consists of 5 EAS Carb Control shakes and a low fat/carb 360 cal dinner (chicken and veggies). I took my wife out for our last dinner out. We plan to stay away from restaurants for along while. I am nervous/anxious/excited all in one. More feelings than I new was possible at the same time.

[rayne913 0]

Hello everybody, I am getting banded on the feb 22. I just wanted to say hello and wish everyone the best of luck on their journeys!

[Redflava50 0]

9 days to go! Doing labs tomorrow, filling prescriptions and purchasing my post op goodies!

[ChristopherDallas 0]

#1. Surgery date? Yesterday - Feb 16

#2. State you live in? Dallas, TX

#3. Doctor/Surgery Center? Dr. David Kim/Forest Park Medical Center

#4. Insurance or self pay? Self Pay

#5. Age and height 38 Male - 5'10"

#6. Current weight and goal weight? 304/199

#7. What was your deciding factor for having this surgery?

I have tried everything else

#7. Do you have the support of family and friends? Yes

#8. Concerns and questions? Any tips on the gas pain post-op?

I had my surgery yesterday - got to the hospital at 6:30am and was out at 12:45 Noon. Went shopping after that - felt fine except for the gas pain. Last night I didn't sleep too well, just because I couldn't sleep on my stomach like I usually do, but also had to pee frequently.

If the recovery continues like this - I could go back to work Friday - but will probably go ahead and take the day off.

Good luck everyone. Let me know if you have any tips on how to alleviate the gas pains besides GasX.

[~amy~ 1]

Hi all, one week since I was banded. Doing well.

Am about to approache mushie foods. Might have over done it today, area over my port site feels sore and tight. Must take it slower!!!

wishing all soon to be bandits the best of luck!!

Kathy - You're one day ahead of me - I also over did it the other day...housework was getting out of hand.....and then paid dearly for it later! I was sore and worn OUT for hours!! When do you start mushies? My doc has me waiting until the 25th!!

[Reshee 0]

Tomrrow is my BIG DAY! I can hardly wait. I will be banded at 7:30 in morning by Dr. Kim in Carrollton. It all seems surreal. I hope I can sleep tonight, yeah right. I live about an hour and half from the hospital, so it will be a very early morning for us. Good luck to everyone being banded on the 18th!

[carmen74 10]

Tomrrow is my BIG DAY! I can hardly wait. I will be banded at 7:30 in morning by Dr. Kim in Carrollton. It all seems surreal. I hope I can sleep tonight, yeah right. I live about an hour and half from the hospital, so it will be a very early morning for us. Good luck to everyone being banded on the 18th!

Good luck Reshee!! Keep us posted!!