skenn31

could be eating too fast, too big of bite or your bands sign of saying, we had enough and stop eating,,,,,,happens to me also

3 weeks banded so very little experience here, but I get hiccups after i eat any thing no matter how much or how little, when I had this question I searched it in the forums and found that a lot of people have this. Good luck!

Hiccups are what's called a "soft stop". This means they are a signal from your band that you are approaching full and you need to put down your fork and walk away. If I ignore the message, it can get ugly...

What you're experiencing is very normal....you must stick to the soft foods when it's time to eat them to let your stitches heal..You can do it!, if you feel the urge to cheat or eat solids before your time, get on here and read or send me a message...YOU CAN DO THIS! (:

Congratulations on getting the band!
my left shoulder hurt for about a week, I did wind mills with my arms a couple times a day for 30 seconds or so and it didn't help right away but I would notice on days I did it the next day wasn't as bad. it's something to try it won't hurt you even if it doesn't work.
as far as the tube my lips were never numb but I did cough a little and throat bothered me for about 2 days.
the first 3 days are the hardest and the 4th and 5th day is only a little better then you will really start to feel a little better every day. sorry everything comes in little steps right now.
You'll do great Good Luck!

Hi
I was Banded in July and it feels like many years ago. Do you still have pain meds to try to help? Maybe move your arm, like exercise it a little and maybe the gas will move.
​As for foods. I lived on SF Popsicles. I like Edy's the best. People drink broth and I think apple sauce was on the list. What did your dietitian tell you? I was given a huge book and it included every step of the diet.
Good luck. Hopefully soon you'll be like me and forget the pains.

Good luck!! My surgery is in 4 days please keep us updated on how you are feeling!!!

​Wonderful and good luck. Just remember to take pictures and measurements. I didn't until a few months after the band and yes, I am sorry.

I'm on day 2 and I thought it was going to be a lot harder. Can't stop thinking about getting to day 4 where I can add protein shakes and puddings... something with more consistency that will give the full feeling.

To me it was, because I still had to stay on the liquid diet for 2 more days. Other than that my day was fine. I did not throw up anything and I was not sore at all.

YES and day 2 and day 3 and....... until you can eat what seems like real food it is very hard (for me at least) then it is about getting out of your head.

Good luck to you!

How exciting for you!!
water or ice chips, I can't tell you how thirsty I was. I also had gatorade and light cran-raspberry juice. the second day I really enjoyed the broth for me it was more soothing.
Good luck, you're gonna do great!

I see you have the best blender. I have 2 of them. Just follow what ever your dietitian says and you should do fine. Take sips of water, you need the liquids. Good luck.

It's not about "perfect". It's about effort. And when you bring that effort everyday...that's when transformation begins!
You will be fine...take some deep breaths. Do this for yourself...and only yourself.

You will only fail if you decide not to follow through and fall back into old habits. Once you are banded you will have an all new mindset.

You don't have to prove anything to anyone but yourself. This isn't about anyone but you and the life you have chosen for yourself. You can do it.

Girl, It will be fine. I was banded in late Feb 2013. I am so happy w/the results! You can do it girl you just got to have faith in yourself:)

You're gonna do great, I'm recently banded and my best advice would be not to set to high of expectations for right after the surgery,so many people seem to think they will go home weighing 25 pounds less, your body will need 4-6 weeks to heal, and not everyone loses weight during the healing process. but when you have healed and are eating right and working out, you will feel great, and you will do these things bc your dr. said so and he knows how to help you!
please don't think you'll fail, know you will be succesful. you're right you got this! Good Luck

I was just banded on April 1, and I have had a variety of emotions.... and the fear of failure has for sure lurked in my mind at times. But I take one day at a time, and I follow the diet given to me by my MD. I look at this blog every day for support, and I have a great support system in my personal world that I rely on and to share my fears and victories with! You got this!!!!!

Yes!! This is all about you and for you. You deserve this and the people in your life will benefit as well. Congrats....I look forward to hearing about all your successes!