dimples1966

I wish I knew you all were meeting there on the 22nd I got my fill the 21st. I didn't go home til the 22nd and it would of been fun to meet other bandsters. Maybe next time

Hi Lorrie,

I posted on Manny's post. I know what he is going through. I do feel pretty good most of the time. I was feeling crappy and realized it was dehydration and gas.... I so used to drinking 1-2 gallons of water everyday and it has been hard getting water down. Until that is I realized gas was the culprit!!! Every sip felt like something was trying to push its way back up... damn that gas! Glad to hear you are doing great!!! I cant wait to see the pics!! Feel free to email me at... petnannyaz@cox.net We have to organize a fill party!!!! Later, Teri

HI Teri

It was so good to hear from you. I am sorry that you also are having some problems. Keep up the good work and hang in there. I want to see the pics as well.

I am having problems getting enough water in. It seems to hurt when I drink water but thicker liquids such as yogurt or soup doesn't bother me. But slowly but surely it is getting better. I have started walking everday and am up to about 1 mile a day. Let me know if you need anything or if you just want to chat or vent here is my email, dimples1966@gmail.com

Lorrie

I sold some of my stock my grandfather left me. Must admit I fill a little guilty using the money for me.

Hi all

I was band on May first with some really great people. I was just wondering how you all were doing. I am doing well a little hungery but no real pain or discomfort. I was never so glad to get to eat creamy soups in my life but hey I made it.

Where are you all and how are you doing?

Manny sorry to hear your not doing to well. Let me know if I can help you somehow.

Lorrie- band May 1st

i was band 5/01 and still have gas pain, but much better than before.how long did you have gas?

I am drinkin liquids and are slowely going down. does this get better with time? I belive it might just be the swelling around the band area. I am very parnoid that my band is too tight and i wont be able to eat at all later on.

I also have very light pain when i take deep breaths where my stomach is. not sure if it is the incision pain on my abs or its my band. My stomach is still swollen especially where the port is, how long does it take for that swelling to go down.

you input will really help me

Hey Manny this is Lorrie I was band with you at OCC. I am really sorry to hear your not doing to well. I never got any of the gas pain but I get the pain when I move around to much especially around the port site. I unfortanately don't have any problems taking in liquids so I have been drinking to much . Please keep me updated on your progress.

Lorrie

I choose to go public. I didn't tell some people till the actual banding was done but then I told everyone. I am proud of what I have done and if people don't think I am loosing weight fast enough thats their problem. I will be happy to inform them how the band works and that it is suppose to be a slow weight loss so that it is safe. Any weight we all loose is that much less of a risk we are taking with our health and people should praise us for what we accomplish. But that is just my opinion.

be careful with the semi private rooms! i wouldve gone crazy bc there is no tv!!!! just a warning!

You can always share a tv in someone elses room. That's what we did for the Lady in the semi room while I was there. Plus we spent more time in the halls talking then we did in our rooms.

Hi All,

I was just band this morning and I feel great. No gas pains or any pain for that matter. This place is great,the nurses and doctors are very attentive and caring. The surgeons are very friendly and fun. I would recommend this place and these doctors to anyone. This expirence has been great and i will probably come back for the fills just because how great the staff is here.

Good luck to the ones who were band at same time as me and best wishes for those who are waiting to get it done.

Lorrie

Hi all I am 41 and just got banded this morning. I thnk it is the best decision i ever made.

Sorry Diva didn't realized I was signed in under your name . Me dimples1966 is 41 and just got banded this morning. Great decision

Hmmmmm... so I'm the only one who could've eaten a baby? ("GET IN MY BELLY!")

I'll confess, I was scared to death. I wasn't sure that it was the PMS or that I was simply back to my old eating habits and I would have to wean myself off food again.

Well, if no one else had this issue, I'm happy. Well, I'm not happy that it was ME - but... ah, you know what I mean. ;-)

Also, that 2 lbs. has disappeared since yesterday - so it was definitely water weight. I just hope I've got another pound or two of water that'll be gone by the end of the week. That would be great! :-)

Hi,

I haven't been band yet but I always have that unable to get full with my period. I get one day at the begininng and one at the end. I have had that for as long as I can remember. It is one of the ways I know I am about to start.

Lorrie

Hi all,

I am also on May 1st and arriving April 30th. Can't wait to meet you all. I am from Mississippi we are you all from?

Lorrie- Dimples1966 >

Hi Lorrie,

I am going with a friend of mine. We are coming from Mesa, Arizona. No worries, I have a friend that had this done by OCC about 4 years ago and she said it was the best thing she ever did and has never regretted it. I am going to be in a non-private room so I am wondering who my roomie is. My only concern is how long we have to wear the paper panties before I can return to my cotton comfeys!! Teri- petnanny

Hi Teri,

How do you know you don't have a private room? No one has told me anything about my room. I requested to have surgery early in the morning so that maybe I could go back to the hotel that same day. Yes those paper panties don't sound like alot of fun...LOL

hi, I too am a newbie with the same dates as you!! Teri- Petnanny

Teri

So glad to hear someone else is goingfor that same day that post on this forum. I am looking forward to meeting you. Are you coming alone? I will have my husband with me but we would love to maybe get together. What area are you from?

Lorrie - dimples1966

I WILL BE THERE NO MAY 1ST,SO EXCITED.

PRISSY

Hi Prissy I am going to be there May 1st as well. Can't wait to meet up.

Lorrie- dimples1966

Hi I am a newbie and am scheduled for surgery May 1st. I have read many replys and have noticed the term PB or PB'd ,PB's. What exactly does that mean?

Hi everyone I am getting banded on May 1st and am wondering if anyone else is going for that day. I am nervous but very excited. Me and my husband will be coming in on April 30th from Mississippi.

:lb5: I am a newbie and am scheduled for surgery May 1st. I will be arriving on April 30 from Mississippi. I am nervous and very excited. Would love to meet anyone else that will be there the same time.