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Hello everyone I would like to introduce myself. My name is Missy and I am on the second week of my pre surgery diet. I am having the realize band on September 9th. I am so excited (and nervous). I would love to talk with someone who has had the surgery. Thanks

Hi there, Missy.  Hope you are doing well with the pre-op diet.  Gosh, not much longer at all and you will be on the loser's bench!  I haven't had the surgery but want to wish you the very best.  Let us know how it goes...good luck!

Thanks for all your wishes and Good luck to you also.

Hi Missy,

I'm delighted to meet you and look forward to getting to know you as you make this incredible, life-changing journey. I had the RNY instead of a band and while I know that some of the specifics of the journey vary from procedure to procedure, the bulk of it is very similar. It has absolutely changed my life in more ways than I can articulate. I didn't really know quite how much my life had been altered by my obesity until I shed the pounds.

It's normal to be nervous ... not only are you about to have a surgical procedure, but you are embarking on a new life and change is always a little scary; but it's also a lot exciting.

Wishing you every success as you make your way on this incredible and wonderful journey.

All the best,

Barb

MIssy,

I had RNY so no help there but I wanted to welcome you to our awesome group!  I hope you find all the answers you're looking for and lots and lots of support on this site.  Best of luck on your WLS journey!

 Hi Missy, I absolutely agree with what Barbara C. said.  Every day I am amazed and surprised at how much my life has changed for the better!  Good luck :)

Hi Missy~
Welcome to the NC forum. My name is Darcie, I had RNY 11 months ago and have lost 104 lbs. I wish you the best of luck with your realize band

Darcie

Hi Missy and Welcome!  My name is Suzanne.  I had RNY a bit over a year ago and it has dramatically improved my health and my life.  Wish you all the best on your journey!

Welcome Missy, congrats on your surgery date.

Rahsheeda

Hi Missy!

I had the Realize band on June 10 and had my first fill last week.  Surgery wasn't bad at all.  My surgery was in the afternoon and I didn't sleep that night mostly due to the fluids from the IV making me have "to go"  constantly.  I walked around that night and had a little nausea, but it wasn't bad.  I didn't have any pain meds after the surgery.  The next day I felt better, but I was moving a little slow.  The port site hurt the worst and that pain lasts for a couple of weeks.  It's a sharp, pulling pain.  It helped me to hold the site when I was getting up and down.  Make sure you drink as many fluids as you can after surgery so you don't get dehydrated cause that will make you feel worse.  I went back to work the next week, just no heavy lifting.  If you have any questions just let me know.  Good luck!

Amanda