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I was also banded on Friday. I've been taking gas x and it seems to help. I too am not hungry at all. My belly is pretty sore and bloated, but with the pain medicine and gas x I'm making it! I wish you the best of luck in your new journey! I know I'm very excited about mine!

I was just banded myself on Thursday:) Good Luck girl! I too am really gassy, yuck! It hurts, but I keep walking, talking gas meds and the pain meds help me sleep at night.

I finally got banded on Friday. It was a breeze. No problems at all. THE GAS ! ! ! ! Is the killer lol I have taken pictures the night before surgery and I am so excited on this new journey I am taking. his is day 2 post op and I am not hungry at all. Good right? lol If anyone have any advice on how to get this gas out of me fast I would appreciate it.

I finally got banded on Friday. It was a breeze. No problems at all. THE GAS ! ! ! ! Is the killer lol I have taken pictures the night before surgery and I am so excited on this new journey I am taking. his is day 2 post op and I am not hungry at all. Good right? lol If anyone have any advice on how to get this gas out of me fast I would appreciate it.

I can't believe that a few years ago I couldn't see a future. I was very ill, hypertension,per-diabetic,bone issues and my back was hurting constantly. There was days when I couldn't get out of bed, my friends and family would visit me at my bedside. I would get pajamas for presents. I got fitted for orthopedic shoes and had braces on my legs and at one point I had to have cast on both legs. Things didn't look good cause after all this I was diagnosed with COPD, a chronic lung disease. I was in and out of hospitals on a monthly basis, then it happened, most of my illness was weight related at a weight of 283, I knew something had to happen. I got approved for WLS, the lap band,in Nov 2012, my life changed. I am 58 to 60 pounds down, I am exercising 4 to 5 times a week, I am 6 sizes down. I can walk, ride a bike, and play with my grandchild on the floor! I even do yoga! I am couple of years away for 50 and I feel great! I will be fabulous at fifty!!!!!!
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Congrats ! ! I am June 14th. I am so excited. Good Luck ! ! ! !

I was told drinking out of a straw at any phase of the surgery would cause you to intake some air which will cause gas and be uncomfortable. Not sure about the cold Water.< /p>

I was told drinking out of a straw at any phase of the surgery would cause you to intake some air which will cause gas and be uncomfortable. Not sure about the cold Water.< /p>

I was told drinking out of a straw at any phase of the surgery would cause you to intake some air which will cause gas and be uncomfortable. Not sure about the cold Water.< /p>

I was told drinking out of a straw at any phase of the surgery would cause you to intake some air which will cause gas and be uncomfortable. Not sure about the cold Water.< /p>

Ideally, the band gives you a sensation of feeling full -- satiated... after eating a small portion of food. If you are eating until you vomit, something isn't right. The band is too tight, or one is force feeding themselves.
Also, there are "slider" foods that will pass right through the band, and so quickly that the brain doesn't receive the desired "I'm full" message that a properly adjusted band will supply. Ice cream, potato chips and dip, some fried foods, with go through the band like poop through a goose.

You got this! I went through my phases too of wanting to just give in but I did it. In regards to hunger, I'm starting to be hungry now. However, I'm following the strict diet Dr. Hollis has for post-op because I don't want anything to go wrong. So far, so good. Right now I'm in my 2nd week and on thicker liquids. Not too bad. I was told I look healthier this week than last week. Uh yeah, because last week all I could have is beef or chicken broth and juice!

The hospital call me yesterday to pre register me. Woohoo and today I officially start the 2 week preop diet. I started early though and lost a few to keep the stress off. This to me I think is going to be the real challenge. Lol

Yes, heartburn is a sign. Not just your regular every day heart burn either. With in the last 5 years its been horrible. Some night I can't sleep cause it feels like its coming thorough my throat. I'm just glad I know so they can know and the doctor won't have a surprise waiting on him.

Dr. Hollis/ Dr. Marsden. Marsden doing my surgery in Dallas and I will do follow-up and everything else here in Houston with Hollis.

I start my pre-op today. It's much better than the one Dr. Hollis gave me. When I get back home I will share it. I don't remember off hand everything but I know in addition I can have sugar free Jello and.a few other.things inbetween to help with the hunger.

Well the pre-op sister is doing fantastic!!! Lol how are you?

Congratulations ! ! ! ! It does not take BSBC long to approve. It took them about 3 weeks or so to approve me. Did you do your psyc eval? Then your EDG? ...........GIrl I know what you mean about the negativity. Everyone around me saying you are fine there is nothing wrong with you but it is more then the physical apperance. I need to be healthy you know what I mean,

I hear you. That's the beauty of being a teacher. Off on summers and having grown kids lol me and my sister making that drive. It's only 4 hours and were going to just stay over night. I can use that other $3000 for my vacation in July. Lol

With BSBS I had mine done and it covered it. You have to have a c section or hystorectomy previously.

I was just thinking that we should form our own support group to start doing activities and things we couldn't do before after everybody has their surgery . I think it would be fun. I believe Cassandra suggested it! This will keep us motivated and moving forward' ! I'm praying for all of us on this journey' we can do this

I think that would be awesome to meet everyone here .. I know lately I have really been needing some extra support .. I can't seem to get my Portion Control under control an I'm still just tired maybe lazy idk but I lose weight an I gain it I'm up an down right now ugggh .... what do I do - chas

Hey ladies ! I'm so super excited .... I just had my last appt for my surgery . They will be submitting paperwork for my approval this week! So I pray all goes well. Then I am well on my way . I can't believe I'm going thru with this. I still have not shared it with anyone other than my husband . I will tell my mom like a week before the surgery. I don't need any negativity . I made this decision on my own.

With BSBS I had mine done and it covered it. You have to have a c section or hystorectomy previously.