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Scared to go back to work tomorrow. The gas is the worst part, I can't seem to get it under control. I've been walking a lot and it helps but it's still there. Every time I take a sip of anything I can feel the gas getting worse. Is this normal?

I stayed on my heating pad for days. I even took it to work. Mine disappeared on about day 8 or 9 post op.

I was banded in 5/14 and on post op day 8 and 9, it was like everything went away and by the end of the 2nd week, I can eat almost normally now. I want a fill bad now!

It is from the carbon dioxide gas that they pump into you during surgery, so that the surgeon will have more room to work. This is how they are able to do the procedure without large incisions. It lingers after the surgery for a few days. It irritates the phrenic nerve in the diaphragm which radiates to the shoulder.

I think she means a frittata to be like an omlette or quiche, which would be full of Protein. Sounded like more British verbiage since she also used the word tinned instead of canned, which we would be more likely to say here in America. Saw that the original posters from Melbourne. You may be thinking of a fritter, where one would deep fry or bake something in dough or pastry. Just a thought.

Good luck you will do fine. It's not that bad.

Hi May bandsters! My surgery is tomorrow. Wow, even typing the word 'tomorrow' makes it feel scary. Lol I'm headed to the hospital early and staying overnight. I'm getting anxious. Any words of wisdom for me from those banded earlier this month?!

You are going to do great. It will be easier than you think. I'm 2 wks post op and I feel pretty normal now.

If you're getting a hiatal hernia repair you may need more time. I was in more pain from my hernia repair than anything else. I got the hiccups one day, it was so painful I thought I was going to die!!!!!

She makes a good point. I did not have a hiatal hernia repair.

I want to see my feet again when standing.

I want to cut and paint my own toenails instead of having my husband do it.

I want to shop in the regular clothes section.

I want to feel comfortable on a plane or stadium seat.

I want to cross my legs.

I want to fit comfortably in a restaurant booth.

I want to fit comfortably in a regular restroom stall instead of the handicapped one.

I want to ride in a rollercoaster again.

I dont want to be the fattest person in the room. (And I thought I was the only one!)

I want to live a long and healthy life.

My surgeon orders them with food. Tis lovely to dunk a sandwich in the stuff and chew it! Oh yeah...major YUM!!! NOT!

But he can see exactly what my pouch and restriction are doing, and if there is any reflux going on.

OMG! Just when it did not seem something could go from bad to worse. They need to make in Ranch flavored then.

You are going to do fabulous! Keep the faith.

Good luck to you! it is just around the corner. It will be here before you know it.

I lke the Pure Protein shakes- they have 35 gm of protein. The chocolate has 4 carbs, strawberry has 2 carbs and the banana has 1 carb. I got mine at vitaminshoppe.com.

Heating pad was my best friend. It will pass- mine lasted til about Day 8-9 post-op.

Congratulations on your many successes!

I told my husband, my mom and dad, and my 2 daughters. My oldest daughter told her best friend without my permission and I prompty sat her down and told her that it was not her secret to share. I think she understands now. I just recently told only one co-worker who is obese herself and I knew would be understanding. It is a privacy thing to me- I work in health care and it really does add another level of difficulty and problems if everyone knows. I told my boss I was having female surgery and I knew he would not ask questions if I said that.

2 weeks after surgery you may enter bandster hell where you're hungrier than a May bear. It's all you can do to not gain weight during this stage of your journey.

Please tell me this gets better!!! I am 13 days post op and I do feel like a bear who just came out of hibernation for the winter. Only managed to lose 1 lb this week so far- I guess I should be happy.

My surgeon's group is strict about carb intake- eating high Protein is obviously a must, but maybe you could try lower carb for a while and see if that jump starts you again. They also told me if the weight loss plateaus then I go back to pre-op diet too.

I know how you feel- I am filling up on Protein and following the dr. diet verbatim- but I'm always hungry. But, I have NO restriction- 0 in my band. Bandster hell is not fun. So looking foward to a fill!!

You are so right! I HAVE to get a plan soon. I am already stalling in my weight loss.

Just based on my own experience, I would not have wanted to travel on Day 3. Still too sore, gas pains were still pretty bad then too.

18 days post op now. My pain is pretty much all gone but I'm scared to sleep completely on my side. lol.

I feel like I need to start working on my exercise now. Before surgery I was working out 40 minutes 5 days a week. I was doing elliptical and zumba class. Now it's like I have very little stamina or endurance. Walking a few blocks makes me tired. I went for a 15 minute walk with my dog today. Is this normal, or do I need to push it more?

I think it may be normal for a while- seems like I have to start from zero and build up stamina again. I know just how you feel- I have got to exercise more now that I am feeling better. No more excuses for me!

Great idea! Thanks for sharing.

That is awesome! ALL victories should be celebrated. I can't wait to go shopping in my own attic.

I think you will be just fine. I am almost 2 wks post-op and life is pretty normal.

Welcome! You have come to the right place. Good luck on your journey.