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Lisanj I was banded on the 9th as well. I am not having any problems with depression but it is a common side effect of general anesthesia. It could be you are just feeling left out. It is hard to sit around and watch others eat. I have been cooking for Chris in the evenings but I sit there eating my soup and jello while he eats whatever I fixed. The first day back to work, Wed. everyone went to lunch as usual.........I had to sit in my office sipping broth, and jello. Meals are a big social event. Soon we will be able to enjoy the same foods........smaller portions but the same food. We have made the right decision for US. WE CAN DO THIS.... D

Neekoal Glad to hear that WE had him pegged wrong. I would had to have a group of March Bandsters show up at your door!! LOL It's great to have him in your corner. Keep up the good work.......it will pay off sooner than later. D

Ladies The moderator in that group bashing bands needs to be reported. There should never be bashing or anything negative about any members procedure in a support group at all. I suggest you do two things. 1. Report the behavior to the sponsor of the group and 2. FIND ANOTHER GROUP. D

neekoal FIRST: You did not runi anything. I am amazed you were able to drink that much so soon, but everyone is different. Take it slow with fluids, the last thing you want is to throw-up and risk your band slipping. SECOND: You have been filled with gas, have lot's of swelling in your abdomen, and have retained lot's of fluids soooooooooooo weight is going to be up a bit. Weigh when you feel like it not when somone else wants you too. THIRD: I mean no disrespect here............get your husband educated on just what the band is.........a tool, a procedure, not a MIRACLE weight loss solution. It will take both of you to be successful in this journey. While he is eating his chicken dinner you will be eating broth, jello, and protein shakes the first few weeks. He needs to support you, be positive and not critical. (I am not saying he is, I am just saying we need someone with a positive vs negative support mindset in our corner. The journey is difficult enough! My surgeon suggested 30min/6oz of fluid. My first day post-op, 3/10 it was all I could do to get 3oz/6hrs LOL I am on post-op day 7, yesterday was the first day I managed to get my full amount of protein in. So it is a slow process, One Day at a time, One Step at a time. This forum is fabulous for support and good information. WE CAN DO THIS TOGETHER.

That is the key.....One Day at a Time.........everyone is different, that's what makes this forum so helpful. We can do this together

yvonne74 I know, it is a strange feeling........not being hungry and "HAVING" to eat, well drink. I got one shake down yesterday, some jello and about a 1/4 cup of broth....OH and a fudgecicle. But really, I am not hungry and worry about drinking too much....I do not want to vomit.

Paul and Judy... Good luck and see you on the other side, your journey begins NOW! Karla0306 and Gboreing: I was banded on the 9th and still have some gas. Mostly when I stand up or lay on my back. It seems to hit my chest and sit there then hits my shoulder. It's getting less frequent and I find that trying to burp and raising my arms above my head helps as well as panting as it hits is much better than holding my breath or clinching down. I'm not sure gas ex is effective for this type of gas, this is what's trapped under the diaphragm not intestinal. The other issue is not getting constipated,so if you haven had a BM since Friday or before it's time for a laxative. Are either one of you having trouble getting your protein drinks down? I'm simply not hungry and it takes me an hue or more to drink a 10 oz shake!!!

Yvonne74 I know what you mean. It took me almost 2 hours to get a 10 oz shake down this morning. It's not that I'm full it's that I'm simply not hungry. I have never been a water drinker so trying to get even 1 bottle a day down is a push for me. How's the gas for you. I keep getting gas bubbles in my chest when I stand up or lay flat. I still can't lay on my L side, it's just too tender. D

Dhales I think they all have flavor. Vanilla would be the one I think would add less flavor to other foods. D

That's a new one for me. But each doc is different in requirements. I'll be googling that to see if there's science behind it. D

Dhales I know exactly what you mean. I was dreading no diet coke. I'm would wake up with diet coke and drink it all day at work. Since surgery I haven't craved it. I don't really care for hot beverages except hot chocolate! I am having caffeine headaches I think and am looking for something with caffeine. D

It's funny how each physician has his own pre-op diets but the idea is to shrink the liver making it easier to manipulate during surgery. I weighed this morning and have lost 11lbs since my pre-op diet on the 9th. D

yvonne74 Glad you're doing better. I was home by noon yesterday but have been so groggy and just wiped out it's been hard to even sip fluids. Up and walking when I do wake. No nause, had gas pain in my chest yesterday but gone now. The biggest thing is the muscle pull on the L side when I turn or get out of bed. Everything else is good. Lortab helps that but then I just end up back in bed. Oh well, guess that is what I should be doing post-op day one. Keep us posted.

In pre-op wearing my designer gown! Had my I'VE antibiotic and weigh in I love this scale down 10 lbs in a week . I think they make these gowns so big to make people feel better about themselves! The staff here at Richardson Surgery Center are great . See you on the other side folks D

Yvonne74 We just left the house. It's chilly in Dallas this morning and running around in PJS isnt exactly warm! They said wear something comfortable, I took them at their word Nervous and excited. Good luck to all being banded today....see you on the otherside! D

OK this is it.......really...........it's here already. Surgery in the morning at 0730 Does that sum up my emotions? I am nervous and excited. I've lost 8 lbs on the pre-op diet......1lb a day, not bad, if I can keep that up I will be happy!! Anticipating the pain, probably more than needed. I'm not questioning my decision though.......I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. Time to make a change. I will keep you posted. Tootles D

I'm going tomorrow as well. Have to be at surgery center at 0630 surgery scheduled for 0730. Thank goodness we only live about 15 min away!!!, I wish all being banded on the 9 th a flawless procedure and quick wake up so you can go home to your own bed;) D

Hital Hernias can be diagnosed with an EGD. My insurance will not pay for the band but will pay for the hernia to be repaired. So my surgery will cost much less out of pocket. It is a protrusion of the stomach into the esophagus and is freq. found in overweight people. I can produce terrible reflux and heartburn especially if you lay down soon after eating. We tell these people to sleep with the head of the bed elevated and not to lay down 30-60 minutes after eating. D

Steph WELL DONE YOU.

SGP78 I know exactly how you feel. My surgery is Friday at 0730 and the only thing keeping me from obessing about it is the amount of work I have on my desk!!! Keep us posted on how things go. D

throughthelookingglass Wishing you good luck today. Keep us posted. D

AlishaK My day is Friday and I get more anxious and excited each day. Good luck tomorrow......keep us posted on your progress. D

AmyD Congrats on a successful procedure. Sounds like you will be up and moving in no time and hopefully home quickly. Keep us posted. I am scheduled for tomorrow 0730, it is great to hear so many positive comments from those who have been there. D

Congrats to all the March bandsters who have made it to the other side! I got my surgery time 0730 this Friday!! I am getting pre-op jitters. I teach this stuff to nursing students but as the patient it takes on a whole new meaning. My fiance is fantastic though, so supportive, so encouraging, a true partner in my lifes journey. He has decided to try any and everything new in my diet. We only live 15 minutes from the surgery center so I don't have to get up too early. I have to be there at 0630 and since I don't need makeup or a hair style, it should be up at 6 and out the door LOL. We spent the weekend trying the various Protein shakes. Gold Standard by far the best tasting, choc van and straw and far better in milk vs Water . As for those with fruit punch, straw. kiwi.........YUK Off to teach seniors about Diabetes.............should I assume they have read the chapter???? Probably NOT Tootles D

AmyD Good luck today. Keep us posted! D