Janice S

I'm making the transiton to the Sept 2011 Bandsters group in the Post-Op forum. I hope to see some of you there. Good luck to everyone who is being banded in the next couple days. I'll be waiting to hear how it went in the post op forum.

I belong to a 24 hour gym also. While I"m off work, I'll try to go daily. Once I'm back to work, I'll resume working with my trainer 2x week and going 2-3 more times on my own for cardio.

Made it to the gym. Got a hug and an "atta girl" from my trainer. He is so encouraging. Walked 0.75 mile at a speed of 2.1. Not very fast but it felt great to get back in the gym. Weighed myself on the more accurate scales and I have lost even more weight than I knew. 1 more lb and I am in the 200's. I haven't been there in over a year. That was the first goal I set for myself. Next goal is 270. Haven't weighed that since 1996.

I noticed there is already a Sept 11 bandsters group in the Post Op section. Sounds like you are doing great. I'm venturing out to the gym today to try the treadmill. Since I'm off narcotics now I can try a short drive.

Thanks hdavis72 and Georgia Peach...I feel better now. I was beginning to worry that I was the only one with a port on the left.

You might want to call the office and double check. I have to eat 60 grams every day. It is important for your wounds to heal and to not be hungry...and I'm sure the energy level.

MIne is on the left, midway down the rib cage.

I'm four days post op and yesterday was a tired day but otherwise, I haven't experienced it. I've only lost 5 lbs. How much Protein are you consuming each day?

I was banded by Dr. Nease 9/21. Procedure went well. Lost 2 lbs in 3 days. Never expected to see any other of his patients here. This is great.

Don't be discouraged. It will happen. Walk, walk, walk. The gas and fluid will disappear and the new you will begin.

That was biggest complaint too. I started on the GasX yesterday and this morning it is MUCH better. Hang in there. It will pass (no pun intended).

I had that feeling right after surgery around my belly button. It is getting better and the ability to feel is returning.

I had the weight gain. I was frustrated yesterday morning about that...but this morning it is gone plus two more pounds! How many days post op are you?

I was banded two days ago and I'm wearing my normal clothes. I'm not noticing a pregnant look.

Thanks Kat. The future is what keeps me going.

Thanks Bromo for the encouragement. I took a shower and it felt great. I'm getting the gasX today. I never had any trouble with gas after my laparoscopic hysterectomy last summer so I didn't think I would have issues this time. WRONG!!! I'm sure I will feel much better once all of that gas is gone. I know the worst is behind me and looking forward to better days ahead.

2nd day post op and I am so sore. Difficult to sleep last night. Still getting rid of the gas. Happy to be home and upgrading to foods like soup and pudding.

I made the 3 hour trip home. I am sore and tired but no nausea....I walked a mile today in two 1/2 mile sessions. Looking forward to my first day at home tomorrow.

I had Dilaudid IV for pain but the Tordol worked the best. Just finished my second 1/2 mile walk. Had my barium swallow xray. Waiting to graduate to jello, broth and popsicles in a few minutes. Will go home this afternoon.

Update: pain felt like severe heartburn. At 1 am they gave me Tordol. This was like magic. It significantly decreased my pain. I don't know why the surgeon doesn't order this earlier on surgical day...it was a big help in my recovery. Am ready for something other than water and ice...patience needed.

Thanks for the responses. I have had issues with emotional eating. I've been working through Geneen Roth's book series on this topic. They have been very enlightening and helpful. I am alo continuing to see the psychologist who did my surgical evaluation to work on these issues. I know more about what [and who] my triggers are. I take a step back and ask myself if I am really hungry or is this one of those stressful times when bingeing is calling to me. Time will tell how well I am doing with this.

My surgery was at noon today. Out of surgery at 1:45. To room and have already taken a walk, been to the bathroom, and best of all I can have ice and water. I didn't think I was getting anything until tomorrow. Pain is tolerable.

Lane Bryant carries these types of jeans/pants. I"ve been a 5/6 in their store when I'm a 24/26 in other stores. You're right...it is a psychological boost...especially when you're working out and eating healthy and trying to lose weight.

Thanks. I think I have that under control. Time will tell. Since I live alone I don't have the problem of cooking for a family and being tempted to eat. I've been trying to eat just when I'm hungry that last few weeks. Today, it was 1:30 pm and I realized I hadn't eaten anything for lunch.