bandedsandi

Just it slowly and savour every little bite... hopefully it will help.

Hi all, I was banded six days ago and everything has been, and still is, plain sailing for me. I live and work in Turkey and had my banding done in Izmir, through a company called 'Revitalize'. The surgeon was Dr. Cenk Tokat. I have only praise for the company and the doc, even though he speaks very, very little English. I was wondering if anybody else had their procedure done here in Turkey, by the same doc as well, and what was your experiences? Happy healing - and losing! - to everyone!

People are generally judgemental of overweight people, and then, when they try to do something about it, they are judged for the method they choose... I've also decided to keep it a secret, and shared it only with three people. But, I must be honest, the lies are KILLING me! I try to avoid the subject altogether so as to not to have to explain anything. I supposedly went for a 'prolapsed uterus', which explains the laparoscopic insicions and absence from work. Of course I'm on a diet for my weight; my diet is simply based on 'portion control'; I'll be hitting the gym soon, and then I'll have more reason for the weight melting away.... and that's my story, and I'm sticking to it! :-)

My doc says two weeks, two weeks. Guess every doc's different...?

Keda, I just take tiny, tiny little sips of whatever I drink. Remind yourself constantly that your stomach is the size of a newborn baby's now, so take it slow.... :-)

I was banded on 23/10, and the gas is really bad here too. What helps a little, I've found, is to balance on my feet, standing up of course, and to 'bounce' lightly on the balls of my feet, it does seem to bring a small measure of relief, helping to dislodge the air 'bubbles'...

Try painting or writing poetry, it takes your mind off the food and channels the emotions...

Banded on 23/10. Four days after op and feeling great! Some discomforts, but to be expected. Can't wait to get back in the gym!

Could it be hormonal? When I feel down, I try to list all the good things in my life, and try to sleep as much as possible. Tomorrow you'll feel better, I'm sure! :-)

I feel the same! Three days since banding, 2nd day the worst. It gets better though; just listen to your body and rest and relax plenty!

Hi everybody, I got banded yesterday and am still in a fair amount of pain. Gas pains in my shoulders are actually the worst! Any advice?