horsegirl315

I hear ya, miserable!

I had surgery the 30th also and today is the first day I have actuallu considered leaving the house. I have been in pain, tightness in abdominal muscles, and extreme fatigue. I think the loratab I take for the pain is what causes the tiredness. My worst day was yesterday, I was in a lot of pain and hungry, started doubting my decision. Today is a better day. One day at a time is all we can do! 11 lbs down sure is good encouragement!

I was soooo nervous about surgery, I rewarded myself for going through with it with a Marc Jacobs bag I wanted. I will continue to reward myself along the way, it is such great motivation!

2012 is our year!!! Congrats and happy birthday, sounds like you had a great day!

In 4 days post op and i feel like I'm going backwards too. As far as pain and pressure, today was one of my worst. Sudden shooting pains and tightness all day. Not to mention hunger is creeping back! Today was pretty miserable.

I have steristrips, almost look like tape. I gave in and took some liquid loratab, despite the bad taste it really works sooooooo well.

Thanks, I will try the pillow trick!

Four days post op and on liquids since may Saturday...I had a dream about eating a meatball!! LOL!!! Can't wait til next week when I can puree one!

Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this...my stomach muscles, particularly around my incisions, and mostly on my left side, feel sooooooo tight. It's not painful to stand up straight and stretch them a bit, but I'm afraid of damaging something. But I'm also afraid of healing too tight...can that even happen? My back is starting to hurt because I have been using it and protecting my stomach muscles. Any advice is appreciated!

Probably an effect of surgery. My nurse mentioned anesthesia can do that. I wish it happened to me that way, I've had mine going on FOUR months! Now that I'm banded i can finally get some bc pills to make it stop!

Congrats! You will be sore, but you won't be sorry! I was banded Monday, if you have any questions, feel free to ask. I know i was trolling the boards the night before surgery bc I was excited. Now I'm on at night again cause I slept a lot today...its gonna be all you wanna do for a while!

I'm freshly banded, surgery was Monday. I had never had surgery either, and let me tell you, I was the biggest baby about the whole thing. Until I got there. The preop period was actually relaxing. I changed into my johnny, and hospital socks. The nurse had me get in the bed, took my blood pressure, and temp. She brought me a warm blanket and I watched tv until anesthesia came to visit. I told them how I'd never had surgery, and was afraid of being nauseous. They gave Mr a patch behind my ear, and I got anti nausea meds in my iv...the iv didn't bother me at all, like getting blood taken. Before I knew it, i was getting a happy shot, and being wheeled into the OR. The rest is history. And also a mystery, cause I don't remember it...lol!

Could you be dehydrated?

No problem, I remember everything before surgery too, so if you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask! I was really nervous but the preop nurses were sweethearts and made me feel so comfortable.

Thanks for all your support! I stayed overnight at the hospital, which was good cause I def needed a nurse to help me get up to pee from all the iv fluids. She also gave me pain meds in my iv when I needed it, along with anti nausea. I went for my upper gi the morning after surgery, and got the go ahead to start on liquids. I was discharged at 330 when they decided I was tolerating the liquids. The drive home was hell. Felt like we hit every bump on the way home. By the time I got home, I was in pain, about a 5-6. I took a shower, took some liquid loratab. Once I made it to the couch, I had my head propped up with a pillow, and a rolled up blanket under my legs. It has been hard to sip the 60 grams of protein drink I'm supposed to be having per day. I'm still not having any feelings of hunger, which is crazy. I've been mostly sleeping with some walking when I get up for a bathroom break. I have lost a few pounds too. I'm taking 15ml of the loratab every three hours, and I haven't had much pain other than the occasional gas bubble and soreness.

Hi all...ill make it short and sweet...I'm officially a bandster!!!

Thanks! I just want it to be over at this point! Some people have that calm come over them before surgery, not me, bundle of nerves!

Thanks! I will check in tomorrow if I'm feeling.g up to it!

We both have a new beginning tomorrow, it is the day of my surgery and I am beyond nervous. Thanks for the quote, it definitely defines those feelings I have been going through. Good luck tomorrow, I know you'll do great!

Thank you all for your support. Today has been very emotional! In addition to having a headache and having to follow a day of clear liquids, I had to attend a birthday party for my niece with pasta, pizza, cake...etc. it sucked cause I'm starving!!! I guess I should be grateful I didn't have to do two weeks of liquids, I give anyone who has done it a lot of credit...one day was taxing! I'm feeling good about surgery right now, but could be crying in a minute. Lol. Not necessarily "what am I doing" but just scared for the actual event. I will be relieved once its over!

So the day is finally (almost) here. It seemed like it would never arrive! I am on clear liquids today, and am feeling pretty good, other than having a splitting headache. I am leaving tomorrow at 8 am to get to the hospital for 9. Surgery is at 10:30. I am nervous for surgery and excited to finally be banded. I would like to thank you all for your help throughout this entire preop process, this board has been invaluable to me, knowing what to expect in my new banded life. I'll see you all on the BANDED SIDE!!

My surgery is tomorrow too!!! I'm on clear liquids today, and feeling ok. Just very nervous! But excited! Looking forward to hitting the ground running. my surgery is scheduled for 1030 am and I will be arriving at the hospital at 9 am. My prayers and thoughts are with you all!!

I'm not banded yet, (surgery Monday!) But I know right now, my weight is on my mind all day every day, no matter what I'm doing or where I am. I'm assuming nothing can be worse than that!

I used to run, 3 miles 3 times a week. I even ran a few 5k's. I have to say, if you stick with it, your body picks it up in no time. I could see and feel improvement from week to week, I really enjoyed it! For me, I can't run without good tunes though!

listen to these ladies, they have been very successful in their weight loss! i'm not banded yet, but i thought i wasn't going to be able to eat popcorn, figuring it would swell and get stuck...but you have given me hope! i'll just make sure i try it home first...and the wine too, def gonna try that at home first...LOL