mandyb

I had surgery on the 6th of Dec...I keep getting really bad pains in my shoulder blades. I have consistant back pain, but its my lower back...I never had this pain before. Anyone else have this pain or did have this pain...might know what it is or what its from? I would appreciate the help. Mandy

Hi all, I was in surgery on the 6th of Dec. I began this journey in April and went through alot to get here. I quit smoking for them to even consider me a canidate for surgery...I took the Chantix which was amazing and I am 8 months Smoke FREE! I debated for a long time about surgery and continued to tell myself I could do this on my own. Well, apparently not! I began this journey at 270 lbs and lost 22 lbs before surgery. Since last monday I am down another 8 lbs to give me a total of 30lbs now. I know they say that we are the last ones to see the weight loss but others have noticed! I still don't see it! Soon enough I will. I get the hunger pains to the point I want to cry! My intestines feel like they are twisted and spassing out. I am keeping on top of the carnations and milk but they feel like they don't "hold me over"! I was a mess the first 2 days after surgery and was only to take clear liquids just to stay hydrated. I am feeling much better today and really happy with the choice I made. I wish everyone luck on their journey. ~Mandy

I had surgery last Monday 12/6...and I am starving too! I am on clear liquids and carnation instant Breakfast w/ 1% milk. But it feels like it is not enough! I don't see the dr or nutritionist til next week 12/21. I keep thinking if I can get through the first week, I can finish out the 2nd week. The hunger pains HURT!!! I know they do, but sometimes for me its the smells of food that is a trigger...and I think to myself "It's all in my mind"...I am not hungry. I wish you luck on your journey! Mandy

I had surgery last Monday 12/6...I weighed myself on Saturday and I was down 8lbs...That was not even a full week...but my weigh in day is Saturdays. I guess everyone is different though! I wish you the best of luck! Mandy

Hi Christa, Thnk you so much for letting me know that pain is normal. I was really getting worried. It hurts to the point of me crying...And come to think of it...burping really hurts too! I am super happy with the choices I hve made when it comes to surgery! I am really looking forward to the later results and I will do what I need to; to get to my goal weight! I am in the recliner most the days too. I do sleep in bed...and finally I am able to get 7 hours of sleep or so. Well have you done well since Monday! The hunger pains I thought wouldn't bother me, but its really hard! I was told to drink carnation instant Breakfast with 1 or 2% milk. I bought tons of boxes because they are pricey! So I have plenty....I am only to have 4 oz at a time.. I don't feel as though its enough! My intestines feel so empty and hollow! I have been walking a little bit...while shopping that is! I get tired easily and rest alot, but get bored easily too! Well nice to meet you! Good luck on your Journey! Mandy

My name is Mandy, I am new at all this! I have my own blog @ Blogger.com (not sure if you put in my email address if it would work). Anyways, I had Lap-Band Surgery on Monday 12/6. It has not even been a week and I lost 8 lbs. I lost 22 before surgery so I m down a total 30lbs since I began this journey. I also have been non-smoker now 8 months, since I decided I was going to have surgery I had to quit smoking in order for them to even consider me a canidate for the surgery. I am 29 yrs old married and Mother of 3, work full time as a case manager with adults with Developmental Disabilites I live in Mass. I am ready to be a happy and healthier me, not just for myself, but my children and husband. I hope to meet others on here that have had the band done.... I don't mind the Protein shakes, but I am hungry, the pains are bad, I feel like my insides are spazzing out and all twisted inside and out. I have such acid reflux...I have to deal with this for another week...but I think tomorrow I am going to call the dr's office. The pains are even in my back and not sure if this is normal. I hope to hear from someone soon. Mandy