farmgirl04

I would talk to a nutritionalist and your doctor. My group (medical) always says that they want long term contact so they can help people over the rough spots. They absolutely say get in right away if you're having trouble maintaining, don't wait! They are there to help you! Also, how is your exercise routine? It is a scary place to be in. Pre band I had lost 115 pounds (I was wayyyy too thin), and after 4 years started gaining it all back. I wish I had had someone to help me stop, so I say run to your doctor, your nutritionalist, gym, whomever can help. 15 pound will be gone before you know it! Good luck, I'm thinking of you!

I'm 3 weeks post banding and had a terrible pain in my left side with a deep breath, cough, sneeze, hick-up, you get the idea. When I saw the aprn for my post op she said to call in a week if I still had the pain. Well, I called last Friday, and boy did things happen fast! stat CAT scan, blood work, and the long and the short of it is that they don't know what is causing it but the DO know what isn't- and that is almost as good. they think it is just some weird post op pain, but no clot, slippage, inflamation, etc. Medicine is not all knowing, but I like knowing that the 'bad' things have all been ruled out. It sounds like you're in the same boat.

Other than getting the munchies in the evening I have yet to really get hungry. I will be 3 weeks out of surgery on Monday. This creates an unusual delemma for me. I know I am not getting in enough calories, I'm averaging about 500 (+ or - 25 a day). Not quite getting my protein either. The nurse says don't worry about how much I eat, just focus on learning to eat again. I have a hard time forcing myself to eat when my goal is to lose weight. How did all of you deal with this time period?

I love hearing other people's stories, it is my favorite part of support group. I think in our group the leader gives the speaker a basic outline to follow if they want/need it. I think they never talk long enough. Your doctor must feel you have something good to share, and that you are a good communicator. Be proud!

Hi All, I am continually shocked that people are being sent home the same day of surgery (unless I am misunderstanding them) . My surgery was on a Monday morning and I wasn't released till Tuesday afternoon, I got the feeling I could have stayed longer (hours) if I felt the need. I know that sometime during the night I was taken for an x-ray to confirm the band placement and as a standard in case of future issues. I was receiving heprin (sp) shots every 6 hours, they monitored my urine out-put, the list goes on and on of all the nursing type things that occured in that 36 hour period. How could that level of care be given at home? I thought my care was standard, I was low risk, this was standard care for my surgical group. If I were looking for a doc, I would certainly be asking about the length of the standard hospital stay, it makes a world of difference in comfort level, at the least. Just my two cents.

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Ok, so it wasn't gas pains. Turns out that extra prescription they gave me as I left the hospital wasn't prn like I thought! Rut Row! They were to prevent the gastroenteritis (sore, inflamed stomach) that I am not the proud (not) owner of. The aprn says it should be cleared up in a week. I guess I could have made this easier on myself had I know. Live and learn.

I hope this isn't considered advertising but I just want to thank my local planet fitness. They are running a $99 a year special for the next week. I am only 12 days post banding and can't use the gym yet. They said to sign up, bring in a note from the doctor when I can start and they will add the number of weeks on to the back end of my 'year'. I just thought that was awfully nice, and am so excited that the gym is ready and waiting for when I'm cleared! One more notch in the 'let's lose weight belt'!

Just at the start of my journey, but it is wonderful to read, and dream, about nearing the beginning of the rest of your life.

I'm 12 days out and didn't go till 2 days ago. I did start taking a stool softener after about a week, but never felt constipated, so I didn't stress it too much. When there was finally 'success at sea' there were no issues. Nothing painful or difficult. I really think it was a case of nothing in/nothing out. For me I think this will become a standard situation,

Crconaway, that's basically what I did last night to get to sleep. I think all the walking I did yesterday just allowed the gas to all migrate to the highest point it could. This is supported by the fact that when I first got up I was almost fine but in the 4 short hours I've been moving around the pain has gotten progressively worse again. I see the doctor tomorrow for my 10 day follow up, so we'll see what she says.

Think I'm going to call the doctor this morning. It's probably nothing more than a pulled muscle, but not being able to take a deep breath is not fun. Coughing, sneezing, and yarwning are excruciating

Like I said I am 10 days out and have developed the most awful gas pains up under my ribs on the left side. I can't take a deep breath it hurts so bad. Gas-x isn't helping because I think it is operative gas, hot pads aren't working. I'm hoping lying down will be okay because I just want to go to bed and wake up feeling better. I feel fine otherwise, have been walking the last 3 days so maybe it all moved around to one place. Gosh, I can't wait for it to stop! Sorry to be a downer, but moaning to someone helps, in my head at least.

I'm with you, TracyW2, although my loss is still to come. 3 kids! To be honest these honkers are always in the way. I was an athlete in my earlier years so I can't stand this

I was curious about how much fluid I would gain in the hospital so I weighted right before heading to the hospital and then immediately after getting home. Up 7 pounds! All IV fluids. You need to be hydrated, and they do a darn good job of it! It carries you over while you can't get enough in. I'm only 8 days out from surgery and down 16 pounds since starting the pre-op diet. I have just set my goals for the upcoming year (broken up by month) and plan to weigh myself only once a week. Hope I can stick to my plan, summer '13 will be a blast if I come close to what I think are reasonable goals!