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A lot of us over time, have come to believe that psych people may be; "not all there". Kat-maybe she was a ghost whisperer! I don't remember being asked some of those questions, but I do remember us yakking, and I think it got to the point that she started telling me her problems! LOL

Hi Teacher, I got to thinking about GB surgery post op problems, and found this info. I stand corrected......... http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/gallstones/ for some reason, I could not copy and paste the paragraph. Scroll down to the last two paragraph's under the title Surgery; on that page.

Hi Teacher, oh no, I was thinking of my Kerr's sign pain, and not right sided GB pain. How long ago was your gall bladder removed? I thought that there was a limit to the time that a stone could get stuck after removal, but then again it has been a long time since school. (Nursing). If a stone is stuck in the duct, that could need immediate attention, I would think. Get it looked into as quick as you can. Oh yeah, a pity party sounds like a very good idea!!

I understand, I have been hungry too, and also been feeling sorry for myself quite a bit! It helps to be able to vent, so keep on venting. I do think that as time goes by, you really do begin to feel better, both physically, and psychologically. I know that for the first week and 1/2 at least, I did only what was require by me to keep the house going, and spent a great deal of the rest of the day, sitting with my lap top. I am beginning to get over that, and going to the fitness center, much as I hate to say it, has been a good thing.

Wow is right! That is some kid. My kids are cool, but have never done anything like that. But then again they are boys................LOL

Boy, that does sound like a good idea. I was wishing when they did the band, that they would suck out a bunch of fat while they were in there!

SynicalChick, I can not believe you went back to work less than one week after surgery! I would not have been able to do that. It took almost 2 weeks for me to feel normal. Now I am ready to go back to work. I figured once I started working out at the fitness center, I was ready to go back. I bet your tongue is a mess! Keep up with the meds, I believe yeast infections may be a little slower to heal than bacterial infections, that get strong antibiotics, not for sure though, it is hear to dredge up some things I learned way back when! Good luck to you, don't do too much at work!

Hi, did the blood clots result from the surgery? Have you had you blood clotting times checked recently? I don't know much, but if your blood is to thin, that could cause bleeding elsewhere. Get it checked into.

Teacher, I too was banded on the 14th, and have had terrible pains in my left ribs, and left shoulder. My doctor thought that since it lasted so much longer, that maybe some fluid seeped up, and had been rubbing the phrenic nerve, instead of gas. I eventually went back on pain pills. Gone now, but still have a few twinges. SynicalChick I figured you most likely had a yeast infection. Antibiotics can do that, along with vaginal yeast infections. Glad you called the doc, and got something for it........

I am glad to hear that. We need to have some good news once in awhile. Yippee!

You know, I found out too that the good for you foods are the hardest to get down, and the softer foods are usually more fatteneing. Can't win for losing! Yeah, and not losing weight!

Holy Cow! That is quite an event! I am glad that you posted your story, and you told it so eloquently. It was very easy to follow and understand. I am also very sorry you had to go through all of that, and do appreciate your sharing it with us. Hopefully, the surgery and continued weight loss will work to your benefit, and you get good results, after all you deserve it!

I am not losing, either. Since the initial 13 lb. loss, I have not lost anymore. No fills yet, and can pretty much still eat more than I should. I am not eating as much however, and am going to the fitness center. I am praying after a fill, things will get better, because this is a bit discouraging.

My pain was under my left rib cage, and up into the left side of my neck. I lasted 1 week and 2 days. It got progressively worse as the days went by. It did come and go. After 8 days, my husband called the nurse in charge of the office, and she told me to go back on the pain meds, and that seemed to help. My doctor told me that he felt it might be from some drainage that seeped up, and was irritating the phrenic nerve, that runs along the diaphragm, (since it was lasting so long.) It is gone now, but do have an occasional twinge.

I have not tried any carbonated drinks or my favorite; Diet Coke since the surgery. So, not sure how it would go down. Think I will wait on finding out! I have vomited three times, now. And it is always from taking too big a bite of something, then immediately realizing it, but then it is too late. You all are right.....lots of slime! Wasn't sure what slime meant prior to that.

Same boat here. Food was always my friend, or so it seemed. Food was there, when no one else was. I have to rethink that, and hopefully, it is a first month thing, along with the depression. I drage myself around the house all morning, and don't get anything done, then trying to catch up in the afternoon.

Fantastic!! Glad all of that hard work is paying off!

Marjon, just curious, but living in MD, what was your reason for going to Colorado? I had my lap band done in MD.

Hi Goldie, Where at in Maryland, were you banded? Most likely not on the Eastern Shore, though? I was banded in Salisbury, Md. on 2/14.

You all sound as though you are really motivated and doing great! It helps to read all of these posts, get ideas, and hear that you are not alone in this endeavor. The liquid stage is hard, and like I said, I love all of your food ideas!

I lost some hair too, and was told it was not getting enough protein that was doing it. I am trying to be very faithful to the protein drinks, and things don't seem as bad.

Same here, Same here! Been feeling the same way. Guess what? When I had my psych consult, she told me that depression is a normal thing after the surgery, and not to be too upset about it. I did go through it. Now that I am finally feeling better, and getting out and doing things, it is going away. I also was very aware of my port, and felt it to be uncomfortable. It seemed that every time I bent over, it wanted to pop out! It also felt as if there was no room for it in my abdomen. That too is now resolving, and maybe healing has something to do with it. But, it is getting better, 3 weeks later. Oh yeah, I started at the gym the other day, and I do believe that will be a big help to me!

I too was a diet coke-aholic. Was told to give it up for the same reasons, and also that is just not good for you....osteoporosis and all that. I have not tried it since surgery, feel as though it is not worth it. I have switched to Wylers and Crystal Light teas.

I am still supposed to be on pureed foods, (surgery 2/14), and have also had some very soft foods. Still hungry...my only problem is that if I try to swallow too big of a bite, it can get stuck, then there is the pain, and possibly vomiting. Did that twice, hate to reapeat it! I had a bruise at my port area, and felt like I was kicked by a few mules post-op, but everything is healing up nicely. At least I am not alone in the hungry part!

Wow, teacher, that is great! We were banded on the same day, and I am hungry! Don't feel much restriction. This is going to be hard month ahead of me. Good for you, I have not lost near that much weight.