DonnaJ4

i will be banded in May and just want to know if any other moms in my area who have been or will be banded ?

Yes I am in Hillsborough Florida. I have been banded since March 29. I love loosing weight. But being sick and weak are starting to get to me. I have good days and bad days. I just cannot even keep down Water sometimes. This is definitely not the easy way out. Its hard learning how to eat with a band.

yes I have been having that problem a lot lately. It is very frustrating. I don;t have a clue what to do about it though.

I have this problem as well.. I feel like I cannot burp. Its just stuck and feels like bubbles. I was doing pretty good but the last month I feel like I have just been throwing up and sliming all the time. It seems like I should be able to keep a little more down. I am having a hard time with acid reflux at nights I wake up coughing and choking on what feels like grit in my throat. It is getting worse instead of better. I just cannot figure out why. I am getting frustrated. But I have lost a total of 38 pounds since I started this whole process. I was banded 3/29 and my first fill was 5/11/11 I am happy with my weight loss but I don't like feeling bad.

OMG...how did it erode? what are they going to do about it??

i was banded 3/29/11 and had my fist fill about 6 weeks ago and I am down 34 pounds ... I love it. It is still a learning process on what i can eat but i think its been worth it.

I just hope my weight loss continues at this rate. Starting at 246/ Now I am 212 goal is 140

Yes I think it must be normal...i felt like crap also. I was not prepared for that. I got the liquid pain med. But I am 9 days post op and my gas is not out of my body. Its awful. The incisions and stuff feel ok. Its just that gas stuck in my ribs and my back it hurts so bad i feel like throwing up. I still do not really have any appetite. I am going to try to drink a Protein Shake today because I am feeling weak. I hope it gets better for you.

Hi Doodle.1,

I know were not suppose to overfill our pouches to prevent stretching/slipping. I find it interesting that you are not feeling anything after eating or drinking. I feel pressure after I eat or drink a certain amount to let me know when to stop. I have been sipping my liquid, but I still feel pressure after a certain amount. I think if you drink more frequently you'll be less likely to gulp the Water. Make sure you talk to your doctor about the quantity you can handle.

wow I can't eat much either. only sips of drinks and maybe a few bites since March 29. i have to make myself drink. but my stomach hurts and is full of pressure under my breast when i try to eat something. my stomach is beginning to growl but I am too scared to eat much.

I was banded Mar 29, I haven't even weighed my self since. I am so frustrated with the gas pain. it hurts so bad. I was not prepared for this. The surgery it self is not that painful its the darn gas they fill you with. I need this out of me so badly. any suggestions other than walking my feet off and gas x or mylanta????

I was banded March 29, I am suppose to eat liquids until tomorrow then full liquids for a week then mushies.. blah blah blah.... so sick of itl i have pretty much followed the rules but today i ate about 3 bites of spagheti. i hope it doesnt stretch my poach. i am having the hardest time getting all of this gas out of my system. my stomach feels sore like i have had a intense work out sore, but i also am having swelling. i was scared i was getting dehydrated i am trying to drink more today. hope to feel better soon, i am still glad i did it but i wasnt prepared for as much pain as i had. it seems like every doctor is different on your post op diet. i dont get a fill for 6 weeks, that seems a little long.

HI, When were you banded? I was curious about the same thing. I know its too soon for me but i would just like a general idea when i could drink a glass of wine also. I was banded on March 15th. Michelle

so since you are so newly banded and everything is fresh in your mind...were you terrible sore after surgery? I have mine tomorrow and havent really been nervous but never really thought about after feeling until now.

these are the type of entries I want to see. this is motivational. I want to be a success story!!!!!!!!!! i GET BANDED 3/29/11

Yes I am so excited....I just pray that I am one of the lucky ones that this really works for. I hate being fat. I am not comfortable. I just wish I didnt have to do this preop liquid diet. I hope I will loose my food cravings.

I am having my surgery March 29!!!!!!!!! I am going to start the liquid diet tomorrow. i wish is wasnt necessary but i will have to suck it up. I just hope this works for me. I am so excited and ready for a new life with less fat.

I have the same question, I get my surgery the 29th of mARCH and I am curious about how long before i can go back to work. I was thinking that following Monday.

Happy St. Patty's Day!!

I am getting my band tomorrow morning at 8am~ so I am hoping that my surgeon is not a big St. Patty's day partier!

My plan has been to return to work Monday morning, when I mentioned this to one of the nurses on the phone she seemed to think I was crazy! The surgeon said that it was possible, but up to me; although they reccommed a week. I have a desk job with no heavy lifting or bending. What have your experiences been?? How soon did you return to work, or feel up to it??

Thanks!!

I had to wait the 6 months also,... I am now just waiting on the insurance approval and then I can set my surgery date. I just want to have some ideas for the 14 day liquid diet....anyone have any suggetions???? I am so excited to start my new life.