DeAna N

Your very welcome I just thought it would be a little easier to see your band buddie kind of nice to know someone is going throught same stuff as you at the same time. Thanks so much for participating.

Day 6 completed, 10 days time I will be banded............ ))))

Banded yesterday, and all is well!

I drank 2oz of Protein every 10-15 minutes first day or so. Same with Water.< /p>

I have been the same I will pass all the gas my stomach goes down & then I'm swollen again so this last time I drank something at least 1oz every 15min (I set my alarm clock) & it didn't come back I think my stomach fills with air when its empty try it and see if it works for you I added really runny cream of wheat its a little heavier than my protien shakes this reminds me of a new born with collick the formula does not keep them full so their tummy fills with air & the gas is painful since ive been doing this i am doing much better I even walked around the block today hope I help some

I have been the same I will pass all the gas my stomach goes down & then I'm swollen again so this last time I drank something at least 1oz every 15min (I set my alarm clock) & it didn't come back I think my stomach fills with air when its empty try it and see if it works for you I added really runny cream of wheat its a little heavier than my protien shakes this reminds me of a new born with collick the formula does not keep them full so their tummy fills with air & the gas is painful since ive been doing this i am doing much better I even walked around the block today hope I help some

sorry to hear you are having a(( tough time the pain was killing me too but I finally started passing the gas I am praying you get some Relieve soon hang in there

Still in hospital but doing better. Every hour is better:)

It's been a week already?! Holy cow. Lots and lots of down time, and quite a bit of pain, but I'm finally feeling a lot better (and TMI, but A LOT better after my first BM last night lol). I have my first post-op appointment tomorrow, but I did weigh-in today..... I lost 7.2 lbs! In one week! SEVEN POINT TWO! craziness. That brings me to a total of 14 lbs, and only 56 more to go lol. I am not expecting a huge loss next week, but I am aiming for 1-2 lbs. Did anyone get to start mushies on week 2? I don't feel like I have any swelling around my band, and I am able to get all my Protein and Water in every day, so I am just hoping I can start on some semi-real food... and maybe start getting some Fiber back in to my diet ASAP lol. woo hoo!
If any of y'all have a youtube account and would like to follow my journey on there, or have me follow you, please subscribe! My username is jessicakesbanded and I make update videos at least every week.

YAY congrats. I too am in the pre op diet I have surgery on the 28th and I am 4 days into the diet and down 7 pounds I just cant update my ticker but yay for us only good things lay ahead for us congrats again

I am down 3 lbs, I'm sure it is just Water weight, but I woke up this morning and weighed myself, it gave me the courage to keep on going, only 14 days left until surgery.

It's Friday and I was banded Monday, so I guess I would call it day 5. I've had tons of gas, not just 'surgical' gas, but swelling gas when I drink anything. I just woke up and made a cup of tea, with skimmed milk and artificial sweetener. I've drunk maybe half and I feel swollen and uncomfortable already. Am I drinking too much? I can't figure out how to get in enough fluids if it is. Any thoughts? Thanks

I am banded. Was a long 24 hrs. Strong fight side pain near port. Meds and Anistisia know me out bad! But I'm much better now. Hope all my bbuddies r good.

nice to meet Julissa I am so happy that you decided to restart the journey I know it can be frustating but the healthier you are the better for you and your lil' ladies. I am so excited for you God Bless you and Good Luck

OMG getting banded in two days!!
I literally cant breathe!!! Not sure if it's my nerves or excitement!!
Roxygirl, clarks4Willie, Beautiful-B, sews4fun and DeAna how are you feeling?

To all the new banders very Happy news! And to you all who in-waiting, Happy news is coming for you. Keep the faith. WE can do it together!
Best wishes

sews4fun, Best wishes and Prayers for all the new banders on Aug 15.

I wouldn't fool with that. I would call right away and get back in and be seen...

how sweet....... thank you so much for the kind words I am so excited today I can barely stand it. I kept trying to figure out why this has me so thrilled but last night I was laying in my bed trying to ignore my grumbling stomach and it hit me I feel like dealing with my weight over the years has been so hopeless and I had just given up and now I am so HOPEFUL so I'm not scared I am ready to get moving on to my new skinny healthier self I will let you know how I am doing

Me too I am the first surgery Good luck & HAPPY BAND DAY

I have to report to the hospital at noon tomorrow. Surgery is scheduled for 2:30!!!! It's gonna be a lllloooooonnnnnggggg night coz I already know I'm not gonna sleep! I'm soooo excited! Prayers for all my fellow banders tomorrow. See you guys on the post op side! :-)

Roxy and DeAna, you two will do great. Keep the Faith and Be positive. WE are ALL right there with you! Hugs

Good luck tomorrow ya'll