Debbie3sons

I can guzzle water ,but if I do it to fast it will come back out ,so I take my big gulps ,but nothing like before banding ,so when I feel like I should stop I do & wait a few minutes ,but I still can't & won't drink with food , I still wait minutes to take a SIP & 30 minutes to be able to drink after food.

Ask for liquid pain meds from your Doctor ,I took them at the Hospital & for like 3 days when I was at Home ,could have been a little more but it's been 2 years ,so I only can remember the 3 days ,but they gave me a script for the liquid pain reliever so someone could pick it up for me.

Oh ok it looks like the port might have just flipped or turned ,so HOPEFULLY it won't be to bad & you can begin your journey again & move further along ,the one I was talking about was oozing out stuff & they had to pack it & it still looked infected & the belly button was inverted deep down, so HOPEFULLY it goes good , good luck keep us updated & informed.

Post it ,I remember someone else that posted their wound on their stomach & it looked pretty bad & wanted to know if they. should go to the doctor or ER ,so let us see, we're interested.

So did they say why it did that?

I also can't do anything breaded ,so if I have to go to a fast food restaurant ,then it will be either Wendy's jr bacon cheeseburger with no bun or any grilled chicken from where ever ,now going to a restaurant I just make sure it's a protein, with extra vegetables or I will give most of the sides to other people I am with .

I had epidural cortisone injections in my back not to long ago & after I came to in recovery ,they asked me if I wanted some juice ,not thinking I of course thought I would just have 2 sips ,well they put a straw in it & remember I wasn't thinking I haven't drank through a straw in 2 yrs, well I took 2 sips & had to ask for a spit bucket ,because the stuck,air,slime episode happened ,I won't do that again, I hope.

Good to know.

Here we go lol sounds like when WE went through our pre op & banister h___., apparently I was full from last night ,because when I got up this afternoon I tried to drink a 8 oz glass of milk & only could take 4 sips before that band signal said NO more, now that it's dinner ,I had a 1/2 of a chicken thigh & it said that's it your full , now I have to wait , before I can drink any water ,but I will keep drinking my Water till I get the signal that's enough , yes I even get it on water , so we will see what happens. :blink;);)

You know what's funny I really try not to eat from fast food ,but I had my Mother bring me back a Jr bacon cheeseburger from Wendy's & a small chili , well I took the bun off because I personally can't do bread ,but I had to jump on the scale the next day I know I know lol but I had a Doctor's appointment & I had lost 3lbs ,so I was wondering if I did that for a week maybe I would lose more because of the protein oh by the way some one else has ate my chili Lol ,so Idk if it's because I had drank my protein, & water all day & only had that burger is what made me lose a bit more.

Oh I guess I also did a long post LoL.

Were going to have to get a petition going for Carolina Girl to say ___ she wants & we might have to put Lisacaron to be the poster child for long post on rants& raves ,Really though I am one who doesn't mind ,because I want to know & keep up on what you all are feeling or doing because believe it or not it helps me & that's why I come here ,because ,some days I feel my family is really trying to sabotage me , by asking do I wanna go pick up dinner from somewhere ,so keep it coming all of you & the smiles,dirty thinking & laughter& every thing else & let us keep losing or maintenance or getting to our goals on our Journeys.

I did & do the one a day multi gummy chewables ,because after surgery for a little while my Surgeon said no pills ONLY liquid medicines or things that would melt so they could go down but now I am 2 years out & can take my pills as long as there not to big , also when you get your surgery make sure & ask for the liquid pain meds to help with the pain.

Yes go to the website above then when you see your surgeon ask if they received the information & faxed back the prescription for the stuff and you should get a call or letter saying it has been approved it is supposed to be covered or I think you can also call , doesn't hurt to try, it was not covered under My Insurance because my Surgeon is not in my network or it would have been covered.

This tread has made me feel hope , and I think there is a site on here also somewhere for single banders wanting to date other banders , it is really scary for us to try & date again after some of our experiences in realationships , my kids even have to tell me when someone is trying to get my attention or being flirty with me LOL , but I do love the attention now , but now finally that they are able to take care of their selves , maybe I will go out with a couple of them , I don't no how you other people are brave enough to go on the web sites to meet someone , it is just so scary to start, so you all are a inspiration for this .

I keep reading and think mmmm maybe this is what I need to get this last few lbs off as I have been staying the same for a few Months now and I am still eating the same , definitely not like I used to because there is NO way my band will let me which is great , however I really can't eat early I tried & I have my 2 protein drinks then a small meal for dinner , I do know if I stay up to late & that is some days when I have to work the late shift then I want to ravish everything but I don't , so I take my shower & got to bed , no tv, , computer or whatever , so hopefully this might help a bit.

Omg I love reading most of this stuff , I always get looks when someone is around & I am on the site & rlol , they have no Idea the WONDERFUL people I have gotten to know somewhat on here.

Again yes WE did a number on our bodies from being unhealthy & big (over weight or obese) I had so many problems & still do because of it , I just had 2 epidural cortisone shots in my back & probably will have to have more later on , I also just found out I have frozen shoulder , so yes we did a number on our bodies with out even knowing it , now that we have lost weight it is more noticeable.

Terry1118 that is interesting because no one (Doctor) told me or mentioned that to me either & I also take my synthroid & vitamins at the same time, I will have to ask also.

I hear every body , Sandy you are so right , I had to do it a couple years back , luckily at the time I had a apartment that had 2 bathrooms , so I told the kids they were to only use 1 ,because the other one was reserved just for me for 2 days , because I had to keep talking a shower & hand wash my clothes , I hope I will never have to do that again , but then again I guess it's our age people Lol.

It is the new normal for us ,it subsidies a bit after a little while , but my family & friends know when I say my band is playing today they know what I mean , but luckily & I have told them my s__t doesn't stink I would be so embarrassed if it did because when my band wants to play there's no stopping it , so everyone I know got used to it , but you will still have gurggles & flatulence it also depends on what I eat.

I WOULDN'T WORRY ABOUT THE CT SCAN I would worry about my health more , because I did & made a choice for my health , I have had so many xrays that I should be glowing from the radiation Lol & a few ct scans also but I know if it were me I would want them to find out what is causing the pain .

Well that doesn't sound good and if you do get in anymore pain call your Doc or go to the ER immediately before it becomes worse , hope they find out what is going on so they can fix the problem so your not in pain , well keep us updated , please .

There is no way I could even pick up what I have lost , like a 110 , lbs so far.

I am a little more than a 100 lbs it's the last 40 something that is driving me crazy & won't come off fast enough for Me , however I Thank you 2muchfun I am not a person who has will power.