VictoriousPassion

Thank you Ms Rhonda29. I needed to here that! Current pre-op wt 344 down 331.6

My short term goal is 200 lbs. then after I reach that I will see what goal I need to reach from that point. Current pre-op wt 344 down 331.6

Today marks my one week banding. After being banded I felt pretty good besides the shoulder pain. That pain quickly subsided and I had (have) the stomach gas and pressure. I walked and moved every time I felt it getting worse and that helped ease the pain. But gradually it appears to be getting worse. My stomach cramps and I have frequent bms which I think is related to the gas pressure (this is without any Fiber assistance). I originally thought it was due to the Celebrex and lack if food, but it seems that is not the case. Instead of it easing up or getting better, it seems to be getting worse. Walking is not helping, it makes it worse, Pepcid is not helping. I'm getting frustrated because I took a week off thinking the gas would be receding by now. I am just getting frustrated because of this pain!!! Did anyone have these problems after being banded? Please let me know this is apart of the process and it WILL get better!! Sorry to sound whiny, but I'm just feeling really bad right now!! Current pre-op wt 344 down 331.6

Sorry.... Oh my goodness that sounds good! i have two more days to go! Current pre-op wt 344 down 331.6

OMGosh yes!!! I feel the same way! I have been looking online to determine what is going on. I assumed it was my pain medication and the combination of gas.

AWWW of all days for that to happen! Well, I hope all is well with you and you had or have a Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas to everyone!! i was banded 12-21-12. Gas pain is dreadful!! Tired of trying to decide which cream Soup is going to be the lucky winner for my meal. LOL. Afraid I may be eating too much soup. I went from 1/2 can to a whole can. Any advice or guidance?? Current pre-op wt 344 down 322.2

Mines is growling but I realized its a combination of the pain meds and gas. I stopped the pain meds and it has decreased (growling) a lot. I can tell a big difference once I take the Pepcid. Current pre-op wt 344 down 335.9

You are not alone!! I am having that problem especially with Water and juice. Current pre-op wt 344 down 335.9

Thanks Phaither. I hope so!! Current pre-op wt 344 down 335.9

Thank you phaither. I'm just still nervous. Current pre-op wt 344 down 335.9

The entire time I was on my semi liquid diet I was never starving or really hungry today I have been hungry and I mean real hunger almost all day!!! Not sure why? And guidance would be helpful. 3rd day post op. Current pre-op wt 344 down 335.9

Congrats!!! The surgery was fine. The gas is no joke, but it will make you get up and moving!!! Current pre-op wt 344 down 335.9

Hey Debbie! How did it go?

I survived surgery 12/21!! No on to the next step!! Current pre-op wt 344 down 335.9

Well the day is here!! Preparing to leave for the hospital in an hour!! Current pre-op wt 344 down 335.9