Miki71

My first experience getting stuck was horrible. I got stuck for the first time this past Monday. I was eating a piece of steamed broccoli and I didn't chew down the stem properly. The pain when it got stuck was really, really, really uncomfortable. I had to excuse myself from the table, went up to my bedroom and started pacing. Don't drink liquids if you are stuck, it only make it worst! I had to keep spitting out the slime. I thought I was going to pass out from the feeling... my head was throbbing! Finally, when I felt that the broccoli passed, I went and made a cup of hot, herbal tea and sipped it slowly and took 2 Tylenols. My challenge is that (1) only my husband knows I was banded, not my 3 kids (2) when the 5 of us are eating together I forget to CONCENTRATE on eating small bites and chew, chew, chewing! Since then I keep in mind what the clinic always reminds me of: "Eat SMALL bites (the size of your pinky fingernail) of healthy food and CHEW it well!"

I also recently had an "aha" moment. I had a funeral to attend and nothing fit right. I tried on a simple black pant suit I last wore 17 years ago and it fit like a glove!

Yippee!

You look amazing!

I was banded April 24th and went to my post-op appointment today. I will be starting "regular" foods next week. My first fill is May 24th. I was reading about the importance of eating enough Protein but had no idea how much is the "right" amount for me. I thought I would share the handout the RN at my clinic gave me. I've also been using the "Lose It!" app to track calories, protein and carbohydrates to keep me in check. Daily Protein Requirements (lbs. /2.2 = kg.) #1) Weight in lbs. / 2.2 = Weight in kg. #2) Weight in kg. X 0.8 = Daily protein MINIMUM #3) Weight in kg. X 1.0 = Daily protein MAXIMUM Note: 3oz. of protein is approximately the size of a deck of cards.

Have you tried Gas X?

The second day was not as bad as I expected. I took my dog on short walks around the block a few times throughout the day, napped, etc. My left shoulder and abdomen were quite sore. I found that a heating pad, Gas X and Tylenol really helped. By Saturday I was able to attend my daughter's dance recital. I was back at work today but I find that sitting for prolonged periods irritates my lower stomach area. I don't know if this is from the hernia repair or from the port.

I was just banded by Dr. Cobourn on April 24th. After surgery he told me he did a hernia repair... I didn't realize I needed it. Everything went well. Still have to sign up for the webinars. My post-op check-up is in 10 days.

I was banded April 24th and finally have felt some relief from the shoulder pain. Gas X, Tylenol and a heating pad seemed to really help. However, I am finding it difficult to stomach anything (protein shakes, yogurt drinks, etc). I also had a hernia repair when I was banded. Is this why I feel a knot in my stomach?

205.8, 6lbs for me to join this club!

Only my husband knows. My three kids (16, 14 & 13) think I went in for hernia repair, partially true as they did repair it when I was banded. Someone in this forum wrote be careful who you tell because once you say it you can't untell it. Maybe in time I will choose to tell my kids... time will tell.

Was banded yesterday. Left shoulder pain is in and off. Managed to be up walking a few times today. Abdominal area is VERY sore, the heating pad really works. How long before the abdominal area is not as sore?

Congratulations to you too! How are you feeling? My left shoulder and abdomen are very sore. It's hard to lie down. I was sitting on my vouch for an hour and now I'm walking around my house, swinging my arms.

I hah surgery this morning. Can I have an herbal tea? My doctor said only water but I think tea may be okay.

Good luck! I'm scheduled for 9:20am. I slept like a rock... for some reason I am not too worried about this surgery. Hopefully that's a good sign.