LADYSUMMER

Thanks. I was just thinking it was me. I go back next week. Thanks for all the comments. It was helpful!

I had the surgery in May, received my fill in September. I don't know if I am to restricted or I just can't eat certain things anymore. No Pasta will stay down, or potatoes or bread. Does anyone else experience this? I can't eat any red meat it doesn't stay. I've lost alot of weight but I think it is because more comes back up than stays down. I can eat salad, sometimes chicken. Fish stays. Not all vegetables. I chew, chew, chew but certain things just don't stay or feel good going down. Is this normal? Go back next week to doctor. I can't imagine getting a fill as I think I am too restricted.

I had a fill a month ago and ever since I can't eat any starch. No Pasta, bread, or rice. I can't eat steak, and alot of other foods. I thought I was chewing well but everything seems to get stuck and then i get that slim thing ha[[ening. The good news is that I have lost 26 lbs in a month. Should I be worried?

Lorraine

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I have tried:-

stretching

the chicken dance arm movement thing

papaya tabs

downward dog

NONE of these work for ME.

The only way I can get relief is to bring the offending item back up. I find it far easier to cough/spit the offending item back up than to try and wait for it to go down. The times I have waited it has been really uncomfortable and it can be an hour or more later with no sign of relief. In the meantime there is all that excess saliva which has to go somewhere............ So for me waiting it out is not an option.

I hope your surgery went well. With your pre-opt dieting you will do fine. Good luck!

Lorraine

My surgery is June 29 also. I live in Hawaii so you will all be done before I wake up. Having my last sips of clear chicken broth. Had Protein Shakes for prior 6 days. Before that I was on a high Protein, low fat eating plan for about 2 months to shrink my liver for surgery. I drink Spiru-tein shakes from our local health food store, they also carry them at GNC. I love them. I hate the chewable vitamins! Yuck. and I don't like the Isopure I have to drink today and the next 3 days. Horrid! I am nervous but not backing out. Been plotting this for the last year. Finally. Good luck ladies. I will be anxious to check in 'after'. Best wishes to all.

I hope your surgery went well. I found the muscle milk light chocolate was good as a Protein shake. It is already prepared in like a juice box. 22g of Protein.

Good Luck everyone, I am very scared.

I had to bring mine also. It was for when I came out of the surgery. I also ended up staying as I had a bad reaction to the anthesia so I spent the night. Good luck!

Does this mean that I won't be intubated during surgery? I'm scheduled this Friday, June 24th. Post Op lap band patients: Were you intubated? Did anyone else have to bring their CPAP machine?

I had surgery on Monday Lap band with hiatal hernia repair that was large in size for my age the dr said. I am not feeling very good. pressure in the spot where they put the incision to lift the liver. Don't know if it is from the hernia or the liver is sore or what. Basically my entire left side still hurts. The worst is when I try to get out of bed, or have been sitting a while and get up to walk. My legs feel like Jello or like they have weights attached to them. I am not happy with my recovery so far. I don't know if it is normal to feel this way or not. I feel like I have gut rot or something all day. I am regretting having this done. I keep having horrible nightmares that the drs were stealing my organs. It's what it feels like at least.

I had the same thing done and the only comfortable place was the couch. I would encourage you to walk as much as possible even if it is to the end of your driveway. Once I started walking and released that gas I felt better. It is still sore to roll off that side from sleeping. I found that the muscle milk chocolate and cake batter have 20 g of Protein taste pretty good and make me feel full. It will get better. I was banded on May 17, and now I am at the gym walking on the tread mill. Good luck it does get better!

I tried and it was awful. It was new york style thin crust and I thought I chewed it well. A piece got stuck. I had that sliming going on in my mouth and the pain was unbelievable. I ended up tossing it up but it took awhile before it would come back up. Hope you have better luck.

lorraine

I know that you shouldn't eat it after surgery but I want to know if it can be eaten? I'm talking New York Style crust type pizza, I understand that thick doughy stuff is out but I'm just curious if anyone has had luck or trouble? Thanks.

I am 53 yrs old and way banded on May 18th. Doing well. I think it is a positive thing for me. I don't think age matters.

I'm over 50 too and was banded 6 months ago. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself! I lost about 12 pounds before surgery and about 44 since. Some days are easier than others and the first 6 weeks are tough! Hang in there and you will see the rewards! I would highly recommend the following website for great food ideas: www.theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com

Good luck with your journey!

I kept mine a secret too! Didn't want the constant questions, talking about me behind my back. The only people who know is my one good girlfriend and my husband. No one else. People are so judgemental didn't want to deal with them.

Lori

I'm very open with everyone that I'm having surgery, and have been met with great support. Of course, those who know me know the strugle i've had to lose weight. I just don't understand why people feel the need to hide that they've had surgery? I'd love for someone to come at me and say it's "the easy way" or "cheating". they'd get a real piece of my mind!

even those who i don't know well are receptive and not judgement about my surgery. Are there really that many people who give such hateful feedback?

Just curious...

Nikki

I have so much gas and pain. It hurts alot. I was banded on the 18th. How long does this last?

I was banded on May 6th. Over the past week, I have woken up every morning due to extreme gas. I seem to only have this in the morning and taking Gas X before bed doesn't seem to help. Has anyone else experienced this lovely side effect? Do you know how I can prevent this or what may be causing so much gas? I am still on my full liquid diet and have not cheated at all.

I also got banded on May 18th. Sore and alot of gas pain. Very tired. What is a good Protein Shake. THe one I have is awful!

Hello

I was just banded on Wednesday, got really sick from the anathesthia (sp?) spent the night. I am not liking the Protein Shake. Need to find a new one. Am excited to make this work. When can should you start exercising?