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I've dealt with thirst/dry mouth issue due to meds for quite some time. The surgery didn't make it worse biut it didn't make it better either. I just add crystal light/equivelant to my water and it helps satisfy the thirst and deals with the dry mouth.

Your Dr.'s office should have the guidelines based on your insurance policy. Most require more than just 3 supervised visits/months. You can call your insurance to find out what is needed, but your Dr.'s office should have it taken care of.

sorry hon, opposite problem here; I have plenty of feeling at my port site. To the point I have tenderness.

had my 2 week post-op today I was nervous because I've only been able to get in avg 40gm of protein today. and avg 4-5 8 oz cups of water. My weight loss has only been about 10lbs. I was completely shocked. I was told they did not expect any weight loss the 1st 6 wks because its a time of healing Based on their scale it was 15lbs. My diet numbers were above average so I graduate to mushies. Oddly my doctor has a much more strict diet than I've read on here. I was only on clears for 1 day. Pureeds for 2 weeks: no veggies, no fruits, no grains. Mushies: add cooked veggies and cooked/diced fruit no grains except cream of wheat/rice x1 a week. No starchy veggies(potatos, peas, corn) 6 wks: can finally introduce all foods and get back to "normal" foods

Your still in a Healing Stage hon. The first 6 weeks you should not focus on dropping but healing and adjusting. After 6 weeks you can start focusing on losing at least according to my doctor.

each type of steri-strip is different. the type my Hospital used holds on for dear life They took mine off today day 15. I would say it depends on the status of your incision sites. If they look good then don't stress, if they are not healing contact your dr.'s office.

No need to be shy here, here is a tip Crystal Light Raspberry-Peach with Fiber definitely helps gets things going I doing need the boost I just like the taste and there's no chance of becoming constipated while drinking that mixed in my water

Why is it people on the outside only focus on how much you lose and not that the time right after surgery is for healing not loosing weight? Its like they expect the weight to just disappear. Yeah I would like that to, but thats not realistic. It tales time and life style change.

As good as the Bariatric Surgeons are you should always confirm their med orders etc. with your pcp. They know you better than anyone if you've been honest with them. This far out you should not have continious pain. I could understand a twinge here and there but thats it.

I dreamed of eatinghomemade pizza my first week, haven't had an issue since.

take the stool softeners and make sure you push your fluids. They are very important. I didn't like I should have and I did get constipated, its painful, don't strain, just follow your diet as your suppose too, it will take care of things.

I basically slept the first 2 days. I would fall asleep talking, the hunger will come trust me, drink your fluids they are way important I did not drink enough and it caused me severe constipation, if they did not give you some liquid Colace see if you can get some but still push your fluids.

I'm on day 8 as well but I'm not doing quite as well with my weight loss I've lost but I have another week before I can move to mushies.

we are all here for you hon, my close family doesn't struggle with weight but family I'm not close with does. People that have never truly struggled don't understand. they say they struggle but 5 -10 lbs. off/on within ideal weight is not struggling. this whole community is here to help you; but I will tell you you need someone to help you physically, you will be sore for a least the day of surgery, probably at least a week. So you need someone onboard. whether its your mom, bf, or your close girl friend.

I've found that gentle massage of my lower belly(below belly button) generally helped just some gentle pressure back and forth in addition to walking. Oddly most came up, but expelling the gas was the goal no matter the direction.

I was on the 13th.

Happy Band day to everyone going in today!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, I would be happy you've recovered so quickly. I'm 1 week tomorrow and still very sore. I'm struggling to get in my protein and Water in. My hunger started returning yesterday, but I'm still limited to 4 TBLS a meal. Have you been following your post-surgical diet plan? I'd talk to your doctor. If you are healed consider yourself lucky.

I'm with you Roxygirl I'm still fighting the gas and pain and soreness. The pain is dropping and I'm lowering the amount I use. I'm down to about every 8 hrs for the pain meds. I think part of my pain/soreness is because a port site is on my left side and my left arm basically sits on it. I try to move it but its my paralyzed arm from my stroke so I can only do so much. I'm walking, drinking my water, trying to get in my protein. I've yet to have a bm. i'm taking my liquid Colace so I'm sure that is contributing to things. If things mellow out they just fill back up. grrrrrrrrrrr

the shoulder pain could be from gas build up, i don't have any suggestions for the breathing issues, I took my oxygen off within 2 hrs of surgery and have been fine ever since, I know a deep breath is painful because it goes to the bottom of my lungs and into my diaphram area. There are many posts on here that just the diet changes are enough to change your cycle. things will mellow out once your body adjusts to the diet change which it hard with it constantly changing right after surgery. then about the time it adjusts to the diet it will need to adjust to the weight change so it could be a while. everyone is different. Hopefully it just needs to adjust to the diet. I wish you luck.

I know a coworker with the band and she has issues with the crust. She can eat the topping, and maybe 2 bites of the crust. I prefer a softer crust so I'm planning on it being a issue.

I'm in the same place banded Monday. Lots of gas mainly burping no bm yet been taking the liquid Colace to try to get things moving along with my dairy that usually helps. I notice lots of air with big drinks or little drinks. i've been burping myself by pushing gently on my lower abdomin. warm liquids are best room temp seem to upset my tummy. The pain is improving; now its sitting up and bending over are my biggest challenges. i've been able to drop pain meds to only 1 and every 8 hour as long as I don't over do those 2 activities. a few more days and we will all feel a lot better.

loose clothing; brush/comb;toothbrush if desired.

Day 4 is going better. Still a lot of pain but nothing like yesterday, I'm figuring out how to move easier without causing as much pain. I'm still only making it 6 hrs during the day between pain meds but I'm down two 1 instead of 2. At night I'm making it 8+ hours, but only if I take both pain meds. No shoulder pain, just a stiff. I have lower back bain worse than anything. I'm a side sleeper but that isnt an option. I'm on thicker type foods. pureed chicken, cottage cheese, refried Beans, greek yogurt etc.4 TBL per meal plus Water of course.

Well I was banded on Monday.No complications; it just took him extra time based on my circumstances. My previous gallbladder and exploratory abdominal surgery had left scar tissue he had to dissect. My Hiatal Hernia was very easy to fix apparently 1 stitch in front 2 in back. The odd part was the band placement. My Pancreas sits higher and closer to my stomach than is normal so he had to place the band higher and give me a smaller pouch so the band wouldn't interfere with my Pancreas. Total time under was 2.5 hours. I'm very sore though.; sitting up straight and bending r very painful. I'm trying to get in my liquids. Well off for another cat nap then to make a few phone calls.