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Throwing up is NOT normal and you should not be doing it. It could make your band slip and ruin the whole thing. I was banded 3 months ago and haven't thrown up once (maybe i'm just lucky?) had some anti nausea meds from my doc, the kind you just put under your tongue, also I purchased some anti nausea liquid from Wal Mart, it tastes a little like liquid Jello and works great! Definitely call your doctor and have him give you some anti nausea meds though...and I don't know who wrote the post up there about suppositories, but that's just disgusting. Why would you put yourself though more uncomfortable and/or embarassing situations? Just get some anti nausea pills and you will be fine. Also, try warm chicken broth with a little cumin and lime, cumin really helps soothe the tummy.
The gas can cause nausea as well, so get yourself some gas meds, Maalox worked best for me, it's great for gas, reflux, and nausea. Keep it in the fridge and it tastes a little less icky.
sorry this is such a long post, but this is really important. Make sure you get what you need from your doc. I was on pain meds for about a week, anti nausea for as long as I needed ( I quit at about 2 weeks, I think) and anti reflux for three full weeks. Make sure your doctor is doing his/her job!
Also, do not do sugar free anything. It makes nausea worse. I was on clear liquids for one week (no Protein Shakes, just broths and watered down juices) and then creamy liquids for two weeks. No chewing for three full weeks. I made a lot of homemade broth (mostly chicken) with garlic, basil, cumin, ginger, lime, etc, whatever I was in the mood for. Cumin, ginger, and garlic really help with nausea as well. I also ate tons of popsicles, I loved the jolly rancher ones.
Some other soups I did, which made me feel like I was getting a little Protein, was bean with bacon (just the broth) and split pea, I watered them down and ate just the broth.
Good luck! I hope you feel better! I'm down 45 lbs since surgery 3 months ago, haven't had a fill yet, and have never worried about sugar free anything..the chemicals will just make you sick. Also make sure you are taking a good Vitamin with Biotin in it to prevent hair loss. I take an apple cinnamon flavored one from Vitamin World, it has a ton of veggie and fruit extracts in it, then I also take an extra Vitamin C and Calcium every day. Stay healthy and take care of yourself!

So happy for you,im 61 and just starting to was nice to hear you are doing well

So happy for you,im 61 and just starting to was nice to hear you are doing well

Hello Vin! I'm new here too and getting banded on Tuesday. (YIKES!!) I'm never been ready for anything in my entire life! We're all going to get through this together. This is a great community we have here, with tons of support, encouragement and advice.
Good luck on your journey!

I was banded on 11/18/2010 and struggled with the same question, before and after. Ultimately, I freely told my family and close friends and over time I tell people that I am comfortable telling. Others who ask me about the weight loss - I simply say that I eat a WHOLE lot less and exercise a whole lot more. Notwithstanding my fear about people's reactions, 99.9% of the reaction has been completely loving and supportive. I even had some tell me congratulations and tell me how brave I've been for taking control over my challenges. My advice - screw what other people think or say, if you want to tell them, do it, if not, don't. You've taken control and thats what matters most!

I had my lap band at age 76, have lost 70 pounds so far, almost 6 mo post op. Very
pleased! Wish I would have done it sooner. Feel so much better, able to breathe and
walk.

Exciting news! I am 64 and I was banded on June 22. I had planned to be off work about 2-1/2 weeks as everyone told me it takes longer for "older" people to heal. The only problems I had after surgery was the gas, it was the worse! My doctors office told me to take children's liquid advil and that helped. I was so bored at home I figured I could sit at work as well as sit at home. I went back to work on June 28. I've not had any problems, but must admit I was hungry for food on the 3rd day after surgery. I didn't want to give in and stayed on a liquid diet until July 3. I have lost about 20 lbs I think. I'm not into weighing myself and I'm going by how I feel and how my clothes fit me. I feel great and I wear baggy clothes I don't want to spend $ on new clothes until I lose a little bit more weight.
Let me know how you are doing! I am looking forward to my new life as well. My biggest break through will be when I can buy in the "regular women's department"!!! What a happy day that will be!
-Linda

I had my procedure (done laproscopically and outpatient) this morning. Arrived ay 7:30 am, prepped and in operating room by 8:30 AM.
I woke up in recovery at 10 AM, and was on my way home by 11:00AM.
I can walk (with ease) - am a little sore at the incision sight, but nothing awful. My throat is a little sore from the anesthesia tube, but that is the worst of it. I do have minor gas pain in my upper shoulder. Dr had to repair a hernia while he was in there.
I've responded to emails for work, napped a little, and have daydreamed of the changes to come for me.
I have been on liquids for past 3 weeks to drop pre-surgery weight - it was only really challenging on Thanksgiving, but I know will be worth it.
I'm on my way..and should have considered this years ago.
Starting weight 201.5, Day of Surgery 192... Goal 150 (or south)...
Dont be afraid...

Welcome and we are all excited for you! You will be just fine. Stay in touch and PM or email me if you have any questions before and Post surgery. We all did it so the info we have will help easy the pain... TTYL

Hey Felicia, welcome to the site. Good luck with the surgery and keep gathering information (it helps you make better decisions). I've had lots of my questions answered on this site, the members are a very helpful and positive bunch. So ask away and you will get loads of answers.