Banded 12/23/08!!!

I am not officially a bander :)  Everything went well.  Just like I've been reading from other's stories.  Dr. Hoehn and his staff are absolutly wonderful, as are the staff at Heartland Spine and Surgical.  Very supportive and compassionate.

My belly is a bit sore, but I'm walking around, trying to drink everything I'm suppose to, and sleeping alot.  I feel like I could drink an ocean, I drank as much as possible before midnight but I still woke up with terrible dry mouth.

I've had alittle bit of the burbs but nothing earth shattering.  The deferred shoulder pain hasn't shown up yet, but I'm suspecting it will.

Thanks to everyone who has posted for your support and knowledge.  It helps so very much

 

Hi, Ann.
Congratulations on getting your band. I pray that it works well for you. I look forward to your update posts, telling us that you're doing great!
You probably live too far away, but just in case...we have a new support group in Winfield, which meets the 2nd Sat. of each month. If interested, let me know, and I'll send more details.
Keep walking, sipping, and resting.
Blessings,
Mary

There you are! Glad to see you made it OK. I sent you an email to your personal email addy. Thought of you all day and glad to hear you did just fine. Dr. Hoehn and PA Tim are such a professional and personable team I think the world of them.
  Keep sipping and walking and if you get too uncomfortable get to know a heating pad up close and personal. It will help with the port pain and the deferred shoulder pain if it does happen to show up.
If I can help in anyway I am only an email away.
Congrats and welcome to a wonderful new lifestyle,
Connie B.

Congrats on your surgery.  I hope you continue to feel well.  Keep walking and sipping and you will be great.