Vickie1953

Hi I am Vickie Pietz@

I was banded on July 20th... and am loving it. I take vitamist spray vitamins!! NO pills... they are absorbed 90% into the body within 30 seconds.. the company has data to back this up.. 4 sprays in the morning... 4 beford dinner... I also have celiac disease and they are gluten free.. get back in touch if you want to know more..

Vickie

I know there is another topic about Vitamins but its oldand I need some help. I feel a bit in the dark and need some POST OP help. I amabout three days away from my surgery and the Vitamin thing is driving me nuts.I met with the Nutritionist my Dr recommended and wasn't that impressed. I thenmet with some guy who wanted me to but his AMWAY Vitamins. Not happening. So myquestion is to you: What do I need to take every day, where should I go to look?I have a Trader Joe, Target and most other major stores near me. Also, I amtold no vitamins until the 3rd week? I read that everyone is taking something differentand I need some basic help so I can ease my mind before surgery. I will alsoask my Dr. as I have an appointment the day before my surgery. Any help wouldbe awesome.

Hi I was banded on July 20th! Going for my first fill on wed .... Have lost a total of 38 lbs since I started on the liquid diet July 6th.... I go to the gym regularly... but still get hungry....I also have celiac disease which limits my food choices big time!

Vickie

I just seen this board for July 2011 bandsters.

I sort of feel out of the loop since I was banded on 7/27. Most July bandsters were already banded by that time and then August came and there was a new thread.

Anyways:

Nothing specific to say other then wondering how everyone else banded around this time is doing.

Me, I have only lost 4 lbs since surgery. I realize my body is still in recovery mode & most ppl gain in the first 6 weeks so I am very happy with losing the 4 lbs.

I have been to the gym 3 or 4 times since surgery so that is an area I need to really improve upon. My goal this week is to go at least 5 times to the gym.

I still have bloating issues & some constipation... I use Gas X and yesterday I drank magnesium citrate (saline laxative) and it worked GREAT. I know once I get more regular with the gym that the bloating will improve greatly.

I am usually not hungry until around noon. My husband has a hard time understanding this and usually gets offended when I don't have at least a protien shake.

I have had one fill so far and am scheduled for my 2nd one next Thursday.

all in all I am doing well & am excited for the future. Sometimes it seems so overwhelming but I can only do it one step at a time one day at a time. Until then I focus on the positives block out the negatives that cannot be changed (such as hurtful words from friends/family/strangers).

Would love to hear from other bandsters close to the same stage with their bands as I am.

I was banded July 20th... started back to the gym this week... :-) if you need to crunch get a sugar free popsicle.. the Protein shakes kept me from being hungry... get out of the house!!!!!! DO something.. after the first couple days you will be fine... I feel great and am looking forward to my first fill on Aug 31!!! We were able to crunch on carrots and celery... good luck.. remember.. the best is yet to come!!!!!

I started my preop liquid diet today...and now I'm nervous!! All of a sudden, I'm wondering if I can do this! All I can think of is NOT eating... I need some words of encouragement!

Does anyone have Peripheral Neuropathy and exercise? Been trying to figure out the best exercises with this. I have extreme back and leg pain after exercising and was curious if anyone had found a good exercise routine for this? My doctors tell me to keep trying and to do yoga but so far we haven't figured out a good thing to do. Any help would be appreciated!

Hi Missy

I have neuropathy but only in my feet.. feels like they are on fire!!!! have you tried a gluten free diet? I work out 5 days a week... 3 days a week with a senior group.. 2 days with a personal trainer... since the gluten free diet i am starting to get some feeling back in my feet!!!!! hope this helps a bit...

Vickie

I have been having back spasms also was banded on july 20th seems more i move the less it hurts... going to doc in the am will repost and tell what he says

Vickie

Hi Vickie!!!! That would be me!!!!!! i just was banded July 13. I actually found out that i had Celiac Disease in preperation for all of this in June.. so i am new to EVERYTHING. Especially not being a great cook....it is very intimidating.

Where do you live? we have food Lion here and it is a great place to shop.. Also super target stores glad to find someone else in my delima. I hate to cook... so will buy frozen etc.. have even found pizza... it will be easier once you research..

Vickie

Hi My name is Vickie I was banded on the 20th of July. I also have Celiac Disease.. allergic to gluten.. any one else out there?????

I got banded on the 20th of July, and the gas pain is unbearable. The pain in my shoulder is so bad I can function. Its been four days and I did not think it would last this long, can anyone tell me how long the pain will last?

I was banded on the 20th also... gas pain.. is to be expected.. have to walk.... they told me to expect the shoulder pain also. and gave me two huge bottles of liquid vicodin lol... this day drugs r good lol.. am feeling better overall though.. the more i move around the better I feel.. havent had any pain meds tonight.. tried the bananna and oj smoothie thing think i am gonna be sick.. wont do that again.. keep on truckin keep thinking of the end result!!!!

Vickie

Well...It's been a long time coming but I have to be at the hospital tomorrow morning at 8:30 am for surgery. Quite nervous about it, but at the same time I am excited for a new begining! This will probably be my last post until sometime tuesday because I have to stay over night per doctors orders because of sleep apneia. sleep apneia being one of the problems I hope goes away with weight loss! So wish me luck everyone. And I will post agin when I am home.

Scott

Hi Scott

Tomorrow is your new birthday!!!!! I was banded this past Wed. am and I feel great... Havent been hungry at all, am sitting here with my cup of coffee wondering if i should walk around the house or venture outside I also have sleep apnea and cannot wait to get rid of that thing.. i was at 261 when i went in the hosp on wed.. am at 259 today.. I am so excited for you..stock up on sugar free popsicles.. and Isopure grape... you will kick butt.. lol.. good luck

Vickie Pietz

Hey all! Yes, I know-I'm not getting enough protein-or something., But it's so hard to drink the 64 grams of Protein required-MAN! i can't wait for my "mushie" phase to begin! I haven't asked my wonderful surgeon this, but I wonder if he left me unfilled? Probably. I didn't think he would have added anything anyway- It's time to HEAL. Anyone else dealing with definite hunger pangs? I'd better go now. I've got some low-fat creamed Soups to strain!! I WILL get through this!

I was banded also on Wed... have not felt hungar pains yet.. thank the goddess lol