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Thanks ladies! I knew I wasn't alone

I was wondering what you ladies did about the bumpies after surgery, how early did you start wearing Spanx or other smoothing garments? I'm three weeks post-op and need a little camo...is it too early? I would not wear the super tight ones.

Leave it to me to think of this LOL! yeah I think I will be staying away from gum.

Silly question, but it came to mind as I was happily enjoying a piece of gum today. What if I accidentally swallowed it??? Would it get stuck? cause any harm?

Welcome! and congratulations on your band and the weight loss!

Keep us posted, we are all wishing you the very best, anytime you start to feel down just come here, sometimes reading success stories help cheer you up. I hope it all works out.

Go you! That's awesome, and what a great way to celebrate!

Welcome and congrats!

You're doing something good for YOU, anyone who can't be supportive should just shut it. Easier said than done, I know. You will prove them all wrong:) I have not told many people about my surgery, basically my immediate family, 2 co-workers and my 2 best girlfriends. People can react negatively out of fear for you, it IS surgery after all, they also can react out of envy/jealousy and just good ole ignorance about the band. Hang in there, and stay around here...this site has offered me a lot of information and much needed support.

15lbs. is a lot, you're doing great!

After a week I went from the strips to chewable GasX. A heating pad works wonders too.

I was banded the same day as you were, I get hungry occasionally but if I've already eaten what I should...I pop open a protein drink, or have sugar-free Jell-O. In scared of over eating, it's not easy but you can do it.

What are some protein rich foods I can eat 2 weeks post-op?

Ditto here.

Danna, I am 2 weeks out, feeling some of the same things you're feeling. My surgeon is Dr. Carter at True Results, I went to one of the support meetings they offer a few weeks before my surgery and it really helped. I'm looking forward to going again If you need a buddy count me in!

Welcome!! I'm in DFW as well, banded 2 weeks ago by Dr. Carter.

I'm two weeks out, I have not had that feeling but I've heard it is pretty common. The P.A. even mentioned it to me today. I'm sure one of the many knowledgeable posters will answer your questions, and we'll both know

Mine would not pay, I went the self-pay way. I got my band with True Results in Ft. Worth/Hurst. Good luck, and you've taken a good step by coming here, this site is amazing!

I have not gotten around to posting about my surgery day, so I'll do a quickie. We got to the surgery center at 6a.m. and I was in surgery by 7:30, I was nervous and very emotional, thankfully time went by very quickly and before I knew it I was waking up in the recovery room. So, that's when reality set in. I was in a LOT of pain and freezing cold, I was shaking and shivering so much that my body was aching, they put two warm blankets on me and it still did nothing for me, my shoulders and chest hurt the most, once the pain meds. kicked in for the pain I was still dealing with the gas pain. I asked myself "What have I done???" I walked, had the yucky cocktail and X-ray and by 10:45 I was in the car going home. The first two days were very bad for me, and I kept thinking about all of the people posting here right after surgery, some post and blog as soon as they get home...I felt very discouraged, I had to stay on top of the pain medicine just to get a little relief. My turn around day was day five, that is when I felt like myself and could get in/out of bed and chairs on my own. I was on clear liquids for five days, yesterday I started soft foods and I was a happy girl! All in all, it's been a lot tougher than I ever thought it would be, but I am still glad I had the surgery. I'm down eight pounds since my surgery.

Day four here, I also have the painful side but it's manageable. I have not vomited, but did feel nauseated and had the urge to vomit a few times a day the first three days, I realized I was not taking my pain meds. with a "meal", so I started taking them with a few sips of my Protein Drink and it's been fine since then. I finally felt hungry last night, it took me a while to identify it though because there is so much stuff going on in my stomach, pain, discomfort, burning...so at 3a.m. I had my husband make me a half cup of chocolate Protein, and my tummy was very happy.

I'm 4 days post-op today. The gas pain...OH THE GAS PAIIIIIN!!!!! Can't desribe how awful it was when I woke up in the recovery room. It's gotten better, and it is still the only heavy pain I've had. Everytime I move too much, getting in/out of bed I do get that burning pain on the lower left side of my stomach, but it goes away quickly. Good luck to all of you getting banded this week!!!

I was also banded on June 20th, a heating pad helps me a lot, and so do the Gas-X strips. The nurse also told me to put my arms up over my head, swiching arms every 5 seconds, and that works for me too.

Welcome! Glad you're feeling well enough to be surfing the net:)

Thanks! and good luck to you too!

Tomorrow is my big day! Surgery is at 7a.m. I'm calm so far, I just hope I get a good night's sleep. I will try to check in tomorrow evening. Have a good night everyone.