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What a week!

So I got banded Tuesday the 19th, everything was great! I was healing nicely I think, I was able to drink my liquid diet fine but the gas bubble was still around. Saturday I went to get ready for church and once I got dressed in real clothes I started feeling nauseaus and really sick. I decided to go to church anyways and it was so bad we had to leave early and I had to be wheel chaired out! Talk about embarassing. I was in bed the rest of the night. Sunday was a bit better but I could barely drink anything, I had another episode and had to lay down. Monday I had two episodes then at night it got so bad that I was in mega pain and had to call 911.

 

After being transported to the hospital I was filled with mega drugs and had tons of tests to figure out what was wrong. The issue was a mega gas bubble in my stomach that wasnt allowing anything into my stomach and when I would drink something it would irritate the bubble and make me sick. Everything was perfect with my band though and everything was moving along very well. I spent 2 nights in the hospital before I was able to go home. thankfully I am able to drink now and I'm actually hungry now!

 

While I was on my liquid diet before the surgery I lost almost 10 lbs then since the surgery I have lost about another 14 lbs. (I posted something different in a response to someone but I totally did the math wrong! Sorry!) Its been a long road so far but I know its going to get better ... I just cant wait to progress to the mushie stage! :thumbup:

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Winks

LAP-BAND Patients

Well I'm glad your feeling better:) I've heard gas bubbles are really painful. When I progressed to the mushies I was so thankful. I never knew instant mashed potatoes tasted so good. Your on your way now;-)

Dadkins8

LAP-BAND Patients

Wow! I am really glad that your are feeling better. I remember counting down the days and hours until I could have mushies. I am hopeful that the rest of your journey will be productive without the medical scares. Best wishes!

knoebelcamper

LAP-BAND Patients

WOW! What a fantastic story. Good to hear you are much better and it was nothing wrong witht the band. My friend said she had some trouble with the gas as well and said it was painful. My surgery is this Friday and I am very excited. I can't wait to be able to eat food too. It will be a long time though. I sure hope it goes fast. This liquid diet is getting me a bit down, but I have lost 10 pounds so far. Best wishes to you!!!!!!!!

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