pamla68

I've heard mixed things on this topic. As for my doctor, Iwas told none for a year. I've beencoping pretty good. I also think it has been a plus with my post op weight lost. Proceed with caution.

<p><p>That's wonderful! Congratulations!</p></p>

Congratulations on your band date!

Hello Everyone, I'm not a health professional so I want to make it clear I'm only making a suggestion that helped my hunger pains during the liquid diet which I had for two weeks pre-op. I was referred a liver detox which helped to shrink the liver. Also, keep in mind the stomach is a muscle. it will shrink as the days nearer to surgery. Also the liver detox helped with my pre surgery weight loss and also after surgery gas pains were at a mininmum.

I'm one month post op and I don't think I could handle a steak! Take a bite for me!

I'm one month post op and my scars look pretty good as well. i think it has to do with the protien intake as well so make sure you get enough grams daily.

I have't lost friends, however, a few of their attitudes towards me have changed. It is as if they are intimidated by me. I'm not at goal so I'll see if it gets any worse.

I do good to get between 800-1000 a day. I'm certain this will change as my band gets older. Only a month out.

Hey all, I was banded June 25th, and I can't get an appetite. I was told to eat at least 74 grams of Protein a day and to drink 100 ozs. of Water a day. And my book specifically says don't eat if you are not hungry. I get to the point of about to pass out because I'm not hungry but my body needs fuel. This just seems like such hard work for something the size of a 1/2 dollar? I do drink New Whey Liquid Protein in water. It comes in a 25g or 42g, I drink on the 42 gram througout the day. Comes in fruit punch, grape and orange. I still drink the Protein Shakes as well.

I was never a big drinker with meals. The only hard part is remembering to wait at least 1 hour after eating to drink.

I'm at home for the time being. I realize when I'm under the 200s I will need some training in resistance to tone my muscles.

I had problems before my hiatal hernia was repaired. None since surgery.

Welcome Sherry! What are your new daily lifestyle changes since your band? Perhaps if we know more we can help you.

You have to be committed to the weight loss, not the doctor. It is a tool, not a miracle. You have to do the head work and change your lifestyle, become more active, chew your food, become conscious of what you are feeding yourself. Get support from other members on the board. Look at the before and after pictures here. I'm only one month out and I'm so happy I made the right descision. My doctor tried to talk me out of it as well. Even in the operating room! I asked him to stop, my mind is made up. It didn't get on these hips over night. I don't expect it to come off that way either.

I was banded June 25th, 2007 and surgery weight was 245. As of today I'm 221. I do the best I can to get the Protein and Water down. I'm scheduled for my first fill on August 8th, however, I will post pone it. I don't need it. I can't even get the 4th of an ounce down. I wonder if the early restriction is also from the healing of the hiatal hernia repair.

Don't despair. Everyone is different. Just keep in mind sedentary is no longer in your vocabulary. Find things that you enjoy to do. I was told no kick boxing until the end of the six weeks. But I've got tennis rackets in my closet I plan to use! I'm doing everything I can to take advantage of the summer, sunlight and heat to help me. My winter weight loss is always slow.

I used phens back in 2000. I lost about 70 lbs. and didn't feel hungry, but could clean the mess out of a house! Never slept and tend to snap at people. Well, I found out I was pregnant and had to stop immediately. I crashed from depression and no energy. Two months later I woke up one morning with the left side of my face callapsed due to bells palsy. I'm now 98% recovered, however, I will never take phen again. My daughter is now 6 years old and just fine, thank God! Now that I think about it, she is bit perkier than most.

I suggest liquids as well. Plenty of Water to help with the weight loss also. sugar free popsicles, broths, and sugar free Jello.< /p>

I didn't use a straw for the first couples of weeks after surgery. I think you will have to use trail and error in most of what we do after surgery so that we can find out what we can and can't tolerate. I did try a straw week 3 and the shoulder pain came. I will probably try just to see if my stomach is okay with it now.

I feel now that Laila Ali has a tell all book which is doing pretty good...Well you get the picture. I feel she has drawn this secret out so long simply for publicity. With the weight loss, she has a right.

How difficult will it be to drive myself home? (I will be spending one night in the hospital).

It's only an hour drive, and I've never been married so I'm used to doing stuff like this for myself.

As long as you are definitely staying overnight you should be okay. I could have, but I was glad my daughter was present.

I absolutely love step aerobics! I just have to be careful with my heel spurs.

I was truly elated to see there will be a lap patient airing next week! Long time coming!

I'm post op. The liquids are as bad now.

Pamela - The gas is the same, CO2 - but it can be heated and humidified, there is some thought that it helps with pain. I also think it depends on the position they use during surgery. Our surgeon does the procedure in modified Beach Chair - legs in lithotomy and the back of bed up. Neither my husband or I had any issues with the shoulder pain from the gas.

Thank you!

help! Did anyone make a comment about the different types of "gases" surgeons use reflect the pain affect after surgery? I want to ask my doctor today, but I forgot which does what?