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Thanks..me too!!:clap2: that was my problem..I coudln't burp for the life of me. Now, what i do is everytime I take a sip, I burp, not lady like but, hey, I rather lose a friend then my intestine or my band!!!!!! So now I am 150% better. No pain, but I'm constantly drinking to keep my stomach full so that there is no gas there and still taking my gasx and pepcid. I also walk as much as possible...I just got back from my 4.5 mile walk!!!!! I love it, I am a certified "mall walker" now...the tread mill KILLS me:faint: ! Anyway..try these things and maybe they will help. I hope they do....I hope you're feeling better!!!! keep me posted! My prayers are with you!!! Blessings!!!:kiss2: Olga

Sue, HI! To post glitter maker: make your "glitter name" find the url code for "forums" copy and paste it in your edit signature box click on save changes and it should come up..try it and let me know!!! Good luck!! Olga

:biggrin1: Congrats on making goal!!! That's awesome!!!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Keep up the great work!!!! Yes, i am feeling 150% better!!! i'm so happy!!! i just got back from walking...4.5 miles!!!!!!! It's funny, I get fidgety and anxious if I don't walk daily...I'm just glad my pain is gone, I can't wait to hear what the MD has to say...

WOW TONYA!!! You look awesome!!! And whoever told you you where ugly sure was blind!!!! Congrats on doing such an awesome job!!!! Keep up the great work!!!!! :D :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :)

Hi edieday..Thanks for asking...I don't do straws but I do use a work-out bottle to drink..That could be it...But I've used the bottle from day one and the pain just started about 6 days ago...I was told also it could of been that I went too long without food or drink...Sometimes at work I can't have food or liquids so it's hard to keep up with it. Ever since the MD told me what it was, I've been drinking and eating EXACTLY when I'm supposed to and everything is much better...so who knows...I'm just taking it one day at a time and following everyones advice...I do have to say this and I hope it works for anyone who needs it..but the papaya enzymes help with constipation!!!! I'm so excited I found them!!!! I take 4 of them every other day and I go to the bathroom like clock work!!!!!! I hope this info is useful to any one who needs it!!

Thanks Karey...I'm trying..It was scary though...I'm doing A LOT BETTER today. NO PAIN!!!!!:clap2: Thanks for asking and for the words of wisdom! You guys are so awesome!!!!!!! :clap2: Smooches :kiss2: !! Olga

Hi! i'm glad it wasn't too bad..I hope it's nothing serious...I did see the MD yesterday and he did an xray...I guess there is alot of air in my stomach, which in turn swelled it, which in turn is pushing against my diaphragm....which is what's causing all the pain...We don't know where the air came from...He says "Do you feel like you have to burp?" i said no and he was surprised..but, I'm back on liquids, a lot of gas x, pepcid amd baby milicone drops.. and until I see him again on tuesday..Today was better though..If I keep my stomach "full" it doens't hurt..and air is comming from EVERYWHERE..lol....Maybe it's my mistake, maybe not enough food, liquids...but he didn't mention anything and I am doing my 64oz of liquids and all that jazz..so we'll see what happens...worse case scenario...you can imagine...:omg: :think ..so, i'm being positive and praying and I know GOD will make this right....My prayers are with you as well...keep me posted and keep your spirits high!!! Blessings...and Thanks for asking... Olga

I will, thanks for the words of encouragement...i'll keep you posted...

worse case scenario..yup...I saw the xray and it didn't look good...he says we just have to wait..

That's awesome!!! They are probably just waiting for approval codes...I had the same thing happen...GOOD FOR YOU!!! Congrats!!!

Thanks avilla, ever since surgery gasx is my best friend... ..I did end up going to the Md's and had an xray..there is so much air build up in my stomach and it is so swollen that it's hitting my diaphragm. The md said it could be many things and he didn't want to sweat it. I just have to stay on liquids to see if it helps and I go back to see him next week..I hope eveything will be ok..I'm a little nervous as well as scared..To get this far and have to turn back would really suck...:think

30 pounds but that incldues my pre-op weight loss...since the band on the 26th I've lost 14. Any control is good control I say!! Your doing great!!

Well, happy early b-day!!!! You know what..I think a little is ok. Just don;t go over board. My nutritionist always tells me, if you want something, try it...(obviuosly not yet for me) but the band is there to help control your appetite not cut it off completely, plus if you don't have any it's more likely you'll binge later..just a thought..

Welcome Law Bandster!!! Congratulations on your banding!!! Starting slowly is the best way to go...Keep up the great work!!!

HI TANN!! I didn't know it was your B-Day! Feliz Cumpleaños Bonita!!!!!!!!! You know what, you'll pick it up again later and everyting will work out!! Don't be so hard on yourself...it's your b-day!!!! Enjoy it!!!!

HI shues..I'm glad everything worked out!!! as for the chocoloate covered strawberries..you're good..they are my favorites..I walk in the mall every day and they have a Godiva's there and I swear my mouth waters everytime I walk by them..I can say this, there is "sugar free chocolate" and soon I can make them for me!!!! YUM!!!! I wonder if charter has the walking program..I'm gonna have to look... When it comes to the IUD I've had one for over 2 years, but I do have 3 children. My OB/GYN won't prescribe them to any one without children either, due to the risk of ruptures....I would say just play it safe and wait...easier said then done, I know...but it's for your own health...I hope thigs keep looking up for you!! Keep your spirits high and keep up the awesome job!!! Keep me posted!!!! smooches:kiss2: ,,Olga

Thansk tann...I'm trying....:think

It's weird.i stil can eat and nothing comes back up...When i burp it feels better but then little by little the feelings come back..now I'm not sure if it's food stuck or gas stuck..I'm so confused, the MD said it might be both...but because food is going down with little problem he wants me to wait it out...:faint: so now I'm just...waiting....with little patience adn much pain....:think

Thanks...he didn't call yesterday but I'm calling as I type today!!! THIS is horrible!!!! Good luck today!!! Let me know what your MD says..:kiss2:

Thanks Teresita...I'm trying...it hurts though... I'm not sure what it is, but it's not moving:faint: ..hopefully the MD will call me today and we'll see what he says...Anyway, i'm sorry your feeling under the weather...I hope you get better soon!! Keep yoru spirits high!! love, Olga

Hi Sheila..i'm going through the same thing...I had the same "cocktails" you had today...papaya emzymes, pineapple juice and the all so YUMMY meat tenderizer...nothins working either....i called the MD he never called back..so tomorrow I will have some words for him....let me know how you feel! Good luck!!!

the MD never called back!!! :angry So, another night of sleeping sitting up....yuck!!! i'll call him tomorrow first thing. ..this sucks so bad..it hurts..:think ..sniff sniff....thanks for asking though...

anytime..your doing an awesome job!!! you'll get through it!!! :clap2:

Hi MonSoleil~Congratulations on your banding..I dont' mean to step in on a converstion but I just wanted to give you my perspective on walking...I was feelin horrible my first few days and my MD told me to walk...I thought he was insane but I tired it anyway...I started by doing maybe 20 minutes and went up in 5 to 10 minutes intervals daily..I'd stop if there was too much pain...It was hard in the begining, but let me tell you girl, now I walk 3-5 miles a day with no problem...I still can't do any machines cause those do cause me Pain...I would go little y little...but I've heard if you don't walk at least a little there is a lot pain...just my 2 cents... I wish you lucka nd I hope the pain goes away soon...my pain now is something that's "stuck" and jsut doesn't want to budge...:faint:

Hello all!! It's so good to hear all your stories...I've learned something from each and everyone of you!!! Some have made me laugh, some have made me cry but all have inspired me in some way. Thank you for being so open and so trusting with your lives...You guys are awesome!!!!