GarysGirl

I was banded December 9th also, and by Monday I had my first meltdown. Going from 39 years of eating what I wanted, when I wanted, and how I wanted to a few sips of liquid, a couple spoonfuls of broth and diet Jello for an entire week was rough . I did have very bad gas the first few days but the nurse told me to try some chewable Gas X and to walk a little and that did get the old trumpet to blowing!! :-) I still have pain when I hiccup and an awful pain in my left shoulder that seems to deepen when I breathe in but otherwise each day has gotten easier and easier with much prayer and dedication and I truly thank God! I am down 11lbs so far. Just think how much healthier we will be and how great we are all going to look on the beach next summer!

Hello, I was banded on Dec 9th. The gas pains in my chest have been so awful. I was given the ok to try chewable GasX which has been helping but I am also struggling with eating. It has been really hard to keep intaking all my fluids as I really have no appetite and dont want to become dehydrated. Any suggestions and/or words of encouragement would be appreciated. Thanks Janeen