RobinGirl

Please don't think you did the wrong thing. It is just the gas. It is the most painful part of the recovery. Another thing to know is that the pain meds will cause Constipation making the gas worse. If you can switch to liquid tylenol for the next 12 hours and drink as much Water as you can. Maybe just grab a good book or magazine and hang out in the bathroom for a while? That should help move things along. However- once it starts moving along, don't be surprised if it won't stop for a while . If that doesn't work, just keep walking, using the gas-x, heating pad and drinking water. It will eventually go away, but it just seems awful now. Hang in there. It really does get better

Go to doctor and get flu test to confirm. Then dr will prescribe tamiflu. It really helps but you need it early on for it work.

You have to be diagnosed with the flu by testing in order to say you have the flu however its better to get tested and know its only a virus then have the flue for real which can last up to three weeks.

Actually, what you're describing sounds like gastroenteritis, which people call "stomach flu" but really isn't the flu at all. The flu is influenza and is mostly upper respiratory in nature not gastrointestinal.
If I were in your shoes, I'd go to the local pharmacy and by some OTC anti-nausea medicine just in case you do catch it from him.
(btw, here's a cool link that explains what the flu is: http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/flu-guide/what-is-flu)
I hope your family feels better soon!

Q: Does muscle really weigh more than fat?
Muscle does not weigh more than fat, any more than lead weighs more than feathers.
A pound is a pound is a pound.
Where the misunderstanding often comes in is that muscle is much more dense than fat, so that, by volume, it seems to weigh more. That is, a pound of muscle occupies less space than a pound of fat. In addition, because a pound of muscle burns more fat than a pound of fat, even at rest, by increasing your lean muscle tissue mass, you're helping your body burn more calories.
i got this from this link:
http://www.weightwat..._id=8311&sc=128

As others in previous posts have mentioned, it is my surgeon's rule, as well as other's that you are not supposed to eat and drink at the same time. And there are valid reasons for this simple rule to be followed. Trying to go the distance time-wise between meals without any Snacks and getting hungry are related to not washing your meal down with liquids.
It is simple to follow if prior to beginning your meal you are properly hydrated. By doing that, I have found that it is much easier to wait my required hour before drinking again. It also helps if you do not have liquids at the table with you when you having a meal. That way you don't "forget" you're not supposed to be drinking during meals and slip up.

Nothing is wrong with you. You are just getting used to all of this. It is really hard once you get your appetite back but it is important to follow the "banister rules". I mentioned this in another post - follow the bandster rules: Slowly progress through liquids, purees, mushies, soft solids, then real food, eat slowly, chew chew chew, don't drink anything during or after meals (for 90 minutes), and eat only a cup of food at a time. It seems really overwhelming at this moment, but take it one day at a time, then a week at a time. It will soon feel like second nature to you if you accept the path you are on. If you follow the "rules" you will be so much more satisfied and you won't put your body at risk. Your body is healing from a serious surgery and you need to give it time. I know you can do it. Keep your eye on the prize and care for your body. You've come a long way so far and you can't give up yet. You have so many great things coming. You just wait! Best wishes to you!

Wish I would have thought of that! I craved Taco Bell pintos n' cheese so bad!

Wish I would have thought of that! I craved Taco Bell pintos n' cheese so bad!

Nothing is wrong with you. You are just getting used to all of this. It is really hard once you get your appetite back but it is important to follow the "banister rules". I mentioned this in another post - follow the bandster rules: Slowly progress through liquids, purees, mushies, soft solids, then real food, eat slowly, chew chew chew, don't drink anything during or after meals (for 90 minutes), and eat only a cup of food at a time. It seems really overwhelming at this moment, but take it one day at a time, then a week at a time. It will soon feel like second nature to you if you accept the path you are on. If you follow the "rules" you will be so much more satisfied and you won't put your body at risk. Your body is healing from a serious surgery and you need to give it time. I know you can do it. Keep your eye on the prize and care for your body. You've come a long way so far and you can't give up yet. You have so many great things coming. You just wait! Best wishes to you!

Nothing is wrong with you. You are just getting used to all of this. It is really hard once you get your appetite back but it is important to follow the "banister rules". I mentioned this in another post - follow the bandster rules: Slowly progress through liquids, purees, mushies, soft solids, then real food, eat slowly, chew chew chew, don't drink anything during or after meals (for 90 minutes), and eat only a cup of food at a time. It seems really overwhelming at this moment, but take it one day at a time, then a week at a time. It will soon feel like second nature to you if you accept the path you are on. If you follow the "rules" you will be so much more satisfied and you won't put your body at risk. Your body is healing from a serious surgery and you need to give it time. I know you can do it. Keep your eye on the prize and care for your body. You've come a long way so far and you can't give up yet. You have so many great things coming. You just wait! Best wishes to you!

Nothing is wrong with you. You are just getting used to all of this. It is really hard once you get your appetite back but it is important to follow the "banister rules". I mentioned this in another post - follow the bandster rules: Slowly progress through liquids, purees, mushies, soft solids, then real food, eat slowly, chew chew chew, don't drink anything during or after meals (for 90 minutes), and eat only a cup of food at a time. It seems really overwhelming at this moment, but take it one day at a time, then a week at a time. It will soon feel like second nature to you if you accept the path you are on. If you follow the "rules" you will be so much more satisfied and you won't put your body at risk. Your body is healing from a serious surgery and you need to give it time. I know you can do it. Keep your eye on the prize and care for your body. You've come a long way so far and you can't give up yet. You have so many great things coming. You just wait! Best wishes to you!

First of all congrats!!! hope you feel better soon =) I'm mexican so after beef and chcken broth were not cuttin it I resorted to Bean broth lol!! try it!! its good and it has alot and I do mean alot of Iron. I persoanlly to all of my broths I put a piece of jalapeno made them get spicy and then pull it out =) or get those maruchan noodles cook whatever flavor you like and just drink the broth put some lime

Well, I am finally home! Whew! I wasn't able to update in the hospital for two reasons...number one the hospital internet was not connecting, and number two I did not feel like it!
Buttttt...... I am home now!
Ok...Well, the surgery itself was a breeze. I arrived at the day surgery center at 6:30am on Thursday morning. I went right on into the surgical area and they began prepping me for surgery. They gave me a gown and began my IV. Then, my doctor talked with me a moment and the anesthesiology doctor came in to talk with me. Then the anesthesia nurse came in and began to give me some sleepy meds. Actually, I believe the sleepy med was a more relaxing med than anything else.
Then, I was rolled into the Operating Room. I was talking to the surgical nurse about adoption and BAM! I didn't remember anything else until I woke up. My throat was scratchy and tickled quite a bit. I chopped on a little ice and was then rolled into my regular room. Within literally seconds my husband and my mom were with me. I did not hurt, although I did feel a lot of pressure from gas under my breasts. I immediately felt nauseated. I was given a nausea med called Zoftin? I am not sure that is exactly how it is spelled...but it didn't do anything to help me. And the gas was almost unbearable. They gave me pain meds although I was not really in big pain...and have not been...just a little sore. However, I did spend the night in the hospital due to me living so far away...at an hour and a half from my doctor.
I was allow to come home this morning and left the hospital by 10:30am. I was stillllll so nauseous. However, I took some of my pain meds and noticed that the pain meds took away my nausea! So, since I have been home I have taking my pain meds at THE right time without fail...and I notice that when it is about time for my meds to run out, I begin to feel sick again...and my gas pains seem to return.
My gas is doing MUCH better tonight. I have belched and expelled gas A LOT! Boy! I am sooooo glad! I am beginning to feel MUCH better.
As far as eating...well...drinking, I haven't had any problems except for the fact that chicken broth will NEVER enter my house again! Just something about that broth made me even sicker! So, I was able to sip just a few drops of beef broth...not much better..but little. Since I have been home, my husband brought me some ice pops and some juice. I noticed that I cannot eat anything that is salty or too sweet...Huh! Anyway, those ice pops and that juice is keeping me going for now. I am going to attempt some coffee in the morning....doc said it was cheating a little, but if I could tolerated it...then go for it!
Well, that is all I have for now...I am going to go and get some more medicine! Night all! And thank you guys for praying for me!

I'm sorry it didn't work for you or your husband. I hope you both find what you need.
I've been very successful with the band personally. I've lost 156 pounds in 9 months and couldn't be happier.

Welcome home!!! If the pain meds make you itch try liquid Tylenol Rapid Burst. It works super quick without the itchy and dopey side effects.

I weigh my Protein 3-4 ozs. Then i use a measuring cup for my veggies & carbs (if I have them) 1/4 cup each. I eat Protein first then veggies, etc.
Good luck.

We all wonder. Some more than others.
I want to live my life with no regrets.

I had my second fill the other day and I finally know what restriction feels like. I love it!!! I am now at 4.5 cc's. The first fill was 3 cc's that took the edge off, but after a month I was white knuckling through the day with hunger. I have been using A LOT of self restraint for the past 3 months and I have been able to lose 36#'s in the process. Without this last fill, I am sure that I would have started gaining quickly. My meals were getting larger and I was losing self control. When I told my doctor I was able to eat 2 pieces of pizza no problem, she said I needed a fill. So 1.5 cc's later, I am eating like I did 3 weeks after surgery. I was able to only eat 1 oz of rotisserie chicken and 2 broccoli florets for dinner the other night and I was stuffed. I love it! (Yes, I love my band)! I'm looking forward to ramping up my weight loss this month as my 20 year high school reunion is at the end of this month. Wish me luck on that!

I had my second fill the other day and I finally know what restriction feels like. I love it!!! I am now at 4.5 cc's. The first fill was 3 cc's that took the edge off, but after a month I was white knuckling through the day with hunger. I have been using A LOT of self restraint for the past 3 months and I have been able to lose 36#'s in the process. Without this last fill, I am sure that I would have started gaining quickly. My meals were getting larger and I was losing self control. When I told my doctor I was able to eat 2 pieces of pizza no problem, she said I needed a fill. So 1.5 cc's later, I am eating like I did 3 weeks after surgery. I was able to only eat 1 oz of rotisserie chicken and 2 broccoli florets for dinner the other night and I was stuffed. I love it! (Yes, I love my band)! I'm looking forward to ramping up my weight loss this month as my 20 year high school reunion is at the end of this month. Wish me luck on that!

I had my second fill the other day and I finally know what restriction feels like. I love it!!! I am now at 4.5 cc's. The first fill was 3 cc's that took the edge off, but after a month I was white knuckling through the day with hunger. I have been using A LOT of self restraint for the past 3 months and I have been able to lose 36#'s in the process. Without this last fill, I am sure that I would have started gaining quickly. My meals were getting larger and I was losing self control. When I told my doctor I was able to eat 2 pieces of pizza no problem, she said I needed a fill. So 1.5 cc's later, I am eating like I did 3 weeks after surgery. I was able to only eat 1 oz of rotisserie chicken and 2 broccoli florets for dinner the other night and I was stuffed. I love it! (Yes, I love my band)! I'm looking forward to ramping up my weight loss this month as my 20 year high school reunion is at the end of this month. Wish me luck on that!

The lump under your skin is most likely your port. Congrats on being banded and moving into the next phase of your life.

The lump under your skin is most likely your port. Congrats on being banded and moving into the next phase of your life.

Hey Liz:
My brother got the band done and he went from 429lbs to 155lbs. And one thing that I've observed (and learned from) is he let the band BE THE BOSS. He doesn't force or fight the band....he lets it tell him what to do. Its like with people in life.....you can FORCE YOUR WAY on people...and chances are you won't bare the fruit of healthy relationships(if you do). Comparatively....FORCING YOUR WAY with the band and always getting what YOU WANT.... positions you to not be successful with the band.
I'm not saying you are doing this (trust me...i'm not). But rather...sharing some wisdom that I've learned from my brother....and could encourage you if the situation fits with your unique situation. I FEEL YOUR PAIN....AS MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU. But if there is anything I can encourage you with is.....PLEASE DON'T QUIT SIS....we are here to encouage and help you...as well as your doctor and support staff.
Respectfully submitted,

MD

i dont regret my $30,000 band.
it gave me my life back.
and if complications occur, i will deal
but now, i am living and i am grateful.
(sorry you and others have/had issues)
but not everyone does.