LadyBC

Tonya I had the same thing but mine was in my left side under my ribs! My stomach was spasming and it was painful. It went on for about 2 weeks. Good luck

I use the EAS Protein already in a container! I pour the premixed carton into my ninja and add some Peanut Butter or a banana and I love them!!!

I've used in the past and now again for my lap band scars something called scar guard. You can get it at Walgreens and its around 30. Works well!

It's definitely not gas. I've been walking and walking and all I drink is water' date=' it's one of those "I know my body, and something is not right" kind of feelings as well.. Im going to see my surgeon about the pains I've been having today..

Banded 7/5/2012 [/quote']

Please let me know what you find out! I am 9 days post op (7/10) and I've been having wicked pain on my left side under my ribs! It was so bad I went to the ER! They did a CT with contrast and found nothing!! The NP said it could be spasms!

What kind of pain are you experiencing? Also what part of TX are you in? I'm on the Austin area!

Hey ladies we are all here to support each other! This is no easy road we have chosen to travel! Eating is an addiction!!! Every night when I lay down I check in here....kinda like my AA. All addicts need a support system!

Hi my name is Amy and I'm a over eater

I was banded June 13th and I just can't seem to get my energy back. I am on solid foods now however with that being said I am eating only fish and canned chicken (making chicken salad) and Protein shake for Breakfast or an egg and then cottage cheese for my other meal. I would like to start walking or exercising some but I just don't feel up to it' date=' all I want to do is sleep. Help![/quote']

Are you taking a Multivitamin? I chew 2 Flinstones a day....what my dr recommended. Also there is this stuff called emergen-c. They are little packets u put in 4 oz of Water and it's a little fizzy. It's All vitamins! It works great! I would usually use it the morning after I had a Benadryl .....to help pull me from that hazy slumber.....good luck

I had my first "mushy" meal today. I had some salmon and peas. I felt good. Ate real slow and even set a timer to chew for a full 30 sec and then laid my fork down for a 90 sec before taking my next bite. Stopped at 20 min and I was satisfied. About 3 hours later I had some plain Greek yogurt, ate small bites and waited. Then wound up with a wicked stomach ache????

Has anyone had that happen? Wondering of my stomach just was shocked after going so long without food and then got bombarded.

Any suggestions???

My goal is too get a breast lift with augmentation. Of course I will probably get a Tummy Tuck as well. I already started my savings account!

Me too!!!

Amazing!!!! Thanks for posting!!

Tucks pad are wonderful! Try those.

What do they normally do at the 1 week post op check?

Gallbladder ????

I was banded on Tuesday. My surgeon stitched the inside and just used dermabond for the top layer of skin! Worked great! Good luck

Please don't scold me! Has anyone taking an ativan after being banded?

I feel like I am going out of my mind. Every day' date=' particularly in the afternoon, I get such a panic attack that lasts for the rest of the day. Very jittery, confused, etc. I am one week banded.

ANYONE, please, help! And go ahead, scold me if you must, just HELP![/quote']

I tame a 1mg ativan before bed! ""

I was banded 7/10. Ive been having a lot of discomfort in my left shoulder. Ive bbeen ok sleeping on my stomach. I also had a 90 min massage today to help move the gas pains around and lsyed on my stomach! It was ok

Good luck Momos. I was banded 7/10. I don't regret it yet! How are you doing with your pre-op diet?

Ok Group, our month is here and 1/2 way gone....where are y'all at? I had my surgery Tue 7/10 and I feel ok. I don't think I am drinking enough so I have to work on that. The gas pains weren't too bad, except now it has moved to my left shoulder. How is everyone? I have heard from a few about y'alls surgery, how is everyone else doing? Getting excited? Scared? Let's hear your thoughts............

I am from Massachusetts and have been in Texas for almost 5 years now

My surgery was 7/10/12

I'm excited to take my life back....to be me again. Athletic, loud, fun and crazy

What scares me most....not sure....maybe failure

Girl you look AMAZING!!!! Thanks for the advice!!!! How long before do you think before I'm cleared for exercise?

It sounds like they scrapped the inside of your esophagus when putting your feeding tube in or taking it out! I also have a sore throat, I was banded yesterday, the discharge nurse told me to get se cepocol lozenges and they really helped!

Good luck

Amy

Day 2. I feel good, still the gas pressure under my sternum. But my husband and I are going to go for a walk to see if we can get it moving! I live in Austin Texas where it NEVER rains and of course yesterday that is all it did so I wasn't able to go out and walk....I did get on the elliptical for 2 min then decided against it. I'll wait till I can walk. I do have 2 incisions that are bothering me. 1. B/c they are sore and 2 the dermabond has cracked so it's leaking. I think I'm going to call the office and see if I can steri strip them

Y'all have a good day

Good luck LadyBC' date=' you seriously took the time this morning before your procedure and wrote a post!!!??? You are fearless. I had to be at the hospital at 6am and between 5 and 6 I was not thinking about LbT. I am sending warm wishes, good thoughts and prayers your way. Today is the first day of the rest of your life....corny, I know.

Holla

Jen[/quote']

Thanks so much! I had to be there this morning at 5:45! I was so excited that I haven't slept all nigh! My husband was driving to the hospital my insurance told me to go 45 min away so I needed something to keep me focused so I didn't break down and cry!!! Crying from pure happiness of course!

How are you feeling!? I have a lot of gas pain right now, but it is more under my sternum and around to my sides under my ribs! So I am praying that everyday from here I will get better and better! Also very tired!

By the way I too have been saying that today is the first day of my life....not corny!!

Thanks everyone for your awesome comments And words of love! Y'ALL ROCK! Let's kick FATS ASS!!!!

Y'all are awesome! So blessed to have y'all in my corner! Eye of the tiger is right!!!

Well I feel a lot better than I had anticipated. I don't have that pain in my left shoulder that everyone has been talking of. My gas pressure is right under my sternum and to my sides under my ribs. So I'm hoping I get better daily instead of get worse before getting better! *fingers crossed*. Thanks y'all!!! Reading everyone's posts makes my heart happy!

Today is my turn! My turn to take control of my life again! I will NEVER weigh as much as I did 2 weeks ago! This is a fight I will win! Today round 1.

Heading to the hospital now!! I am doing good! Not so nervous! My only complaint is having a dry mouth. I want y'all to know how wonderful it is to come here and get the overwhelming and continued support! Bless y'alls hearts! Excited to read about y'alls surgery! I'll give an update this afternoon. Bless y'all!