Jes8290

Hi, Im new to the site. I just had my Lap Band put in on Weds February 9th, 2011, By Dr. Davis of Stamford Hospital. I was told that I could eat some pureed foods since I have been holding the fluids down, but yesterday I tried eating some mushed up Cod Fish and I thought I would throw up so I stopped! I was scared bleep-less!! I do feel hunger but its hard because the gas makes you feel sooo bloated!! So, I will be trying the Gas-X strips! I joined because I can use all the advice I can get as far as how to make the foods go down smoother and avoid throw-ups! I use to run six miles a day but after having Cancer and my handicap brother die of the same I said I think its a wake up call and this is why I took the plunge!! Thanks in advance for any good advice on LP. Jessie

I'm so glad I found this chat site and that I can relate to all of fears and apprehensions because I felt the same way. I know it will take some time. But its encouraging to know that I have a group of people that I can rely on for support!! Congrats for those who have already gone thru the process and for those who intending to good luck!

I did cheat but not with drinks, but a burrito at 7pm the night before surgery. I was paranoid that it would cause a problem during surgery, but thank God it did not. Good luck!

I just had my done Weds and today is friday Im sore with a lot of Gas a s well and I read these strips are great. Thanks!!! Congrats!

I just had mine done Wednesday. I'm sore and have a lot of Gas, and somewhat sore. My doctor told me NO straws because it gives more gas!