LadyBC

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............

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!

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???

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

Me too!!!

Amazing!!!! Thanks for posting!!

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

Tucks pad are wonderful! Try those.

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.

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

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?

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

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!