sassybee

Also banded by Dr. Ganta on March 20th. I am going in for my second fill next Thursday. I have ZERO restriction at this point

I also thought mine was hurting because I had my pants hiked up with a belt. I haven't worn a belt in FOREVER, but I had to because they were falling down!!! It kind of felt like a bunch of bees stinging me. So what did you try? I am dying to know because I start soft food tomorrow!

I have no secrets and am very open about my surgery. I am a teacher and I even told my middle school students. They are about to see some rapid weight loss and I want them to know that I didn't starve myself or become bulimic. I don't want my girls to get the wrong message. I explained to them that this was for medical reasons. I have been talking about this surgery for a long time and it took over a year to get approved. Most people have gotten used to the discussion and have been very supportive. They have seen me struggle and work hard to lose weight with very little success.

I like your attitude! You are right, it DOES show that the stomach is healing. I am excited to be losing weight, for once! Kind of makes it worth it, doesn't it?

What are your symptoms? My doctor told me that depression post-op was a normal side-effect. It should disappear by 4 weeks post-op. I can't remember the reason for it, though. Just know that it WILL get better, my dear. Make sure to come on this thread often so that we can cheer you up! I am sorry you aren't feeling well. Hang in there, Wendy Lu!

I feel the same way! I have come too far and I am afraid to mess it up. However, I am HUNGRY. I swear, my stomach sounds like a damn symphony at times. I am about ready to enter my own HUNGER GAMES competition. LOL!!! I find it quite ironic that my hunger started back up when the movie premiered. I have to laugh about it or I will cry! I choose laughter!

Pre-op, I already had many food intolerances. Mainly to milk, almonds, and eggs. I am only 6 days post op, so I am still on clear liquids. Even being on clear liquids, I am having interesting digestive issues. I have diarrhea several times a day. My stomach is like a symphony at times. The milk intolerance is severe. Even if I can have the milk substitutes, they make me gag. I cannot hold them down. I start back to work tomorrow and thank God I am next to a bathroom.

Austin, Texas---banded on March 20th and full of gas still!!! Other than that, it's all good!

I was banded on the 20th and had horrible gas pains, stomach cramps, and diarrhea. The second day was the worst. I figured out what was causing all my extra gas and stomach pains---it was the sucralose in the Isopure protein drink. My body cannot tolerate sucralose. As soon as I stopped taking the Isopure, I felt 100% better. Now I am just trying to walk around more to alleviate the gas pains. I am feeling great today, how about you?