shy2012

Congrats and welcome! I was banded may 18th. Come on over and subscribe to the may Bandsters forum under Pre op

These pains were bad for me. They didnt start right away either. I walked, used gas x, heating pad and drank Ginger tea. The Ginger tea made me burp so that was a little relief. The heating pad worked great as long as I had it on me- it relaxed me. I hope something works and gives you relief. I finally did, but I took so much and did so much not sure what actually worked.

Congrats!!! June is just around the corner, I'm excited for you. I remember previous post from you and they were giving you a hard time- but you got ur date!!!! Are you really excited? No need to answer your video says it all. Goog luck and make sure u go shopping for the things you need post op.

And you will be great too! Praying for a speedy recovery!

Congrats! Oh wow you are doing great being able to eat cream of wheat so soon! Happy journey !

I have 2 kids also one 9 and the other 5- I give them snacks I know I can eat. They eat Greek yogurt with low sugar strawberry preserves. I let them have the sf Popsicles. For dinner I have been giving them the frozen entrees cause it makes it si much easier and they are not that bad for a temp solution. It's nothing wrong with converting everyone to eating healthy in the end it would be the best decision you would have made for your family and they will be greatful!

How do they taste? Are u mixing them or drinking them straight? I can't wait to get mine !

Ummm,maybe not... I think I was over doing it! Gas got the best of me, and I was trying so hard to fight it!

I have a little gas- annndddd I have not used the potty yet!!! I'm trying to increase my liquids but it's kinda hard with the gas! My stomach growls and fuses all day. I called the Dr.office and they told me to use colace 3x a day then if I still don't go try miralax. I just thought I was ok not going because I have not really had any protein/ only 6oz but lots of water and ice chips and sf Popsicles.

Oh wow! That's a long time... I'm sure you will get yours before I get mine- let me know how they taste, pls. I'm using the New whey ones now mixing with crystal light. It has a really strong taste and smell. But hey gotta do what ya gotta do and we need the protein!

Did you get the Protein to go shots yet? I ordered them from Groupon also but still did not get them yet.

Yep it is and so far the people that have it are losing very well. But you have to follow Dr. Orders. I had my surgery May 18, and started Protein yesterday it's tough getting all of it in. I think because the stomach is still swollen. When do you go for surgery ?

Thanks! I still have cotton mouth especially after I walk.

Try mint tea.

No I haven't experienced them because I'm doing everything to prevent the pain. Walking and drinking the mint tea. I'm burping alot- actually it's coming out both ends. Are u having this experience?

Try mint tea! Its also what I do in addition to walking. It helps!

I just had lapband with plication yesterday- may 18. I feel pain at the port but it's not unbearable . It feels like I did a million sit ups. The worst for me so far has been severe cotton mouth! I've been eating ice all day. I would also say to walk walk walk and drink mint tea for gas.

@ mandaelaine, you are my only request so far.. Lol