jaxjen11

Not sure this adds any value... but I did gastric bypass in 2004 when I was 24. It changed my life, it was good, I recommend it.
But, life and divorce happened, and after consulting with a doc, I went with band over bypass a couple of weeks ago.
I like what Carolina girl said in the thread. Sums it up well.

I was also banded the first. My gas has calm down but when I breathe deeply, I get a sharp pain in my left shoulder. I can't wait to "shake it out." I might try this chicken dance/cat crawl thing described here. Lol, if nothing else, maybe it will give me a good laugh and push some more gas out.
Hang in there!

I understand how you feel. I lost 12 lbs in 5 days, post op lost 2 more then somehow gained that 2 back. Now haven't lost anything for 8 days. It's our nature to want to see the scale go down daily and to worry if we had initial weight loss but it won't continue. As others have said we are still healing and adjusting. Even though we would like to see more 1-2 lbs a week is good and there may be weeks the scale doesn't change.
Just follow your doctor's orders on what/how much to eat and get some exercise! You will do great!

Not sure this adds any value... but I did gastric bypass in 2004 when I was 24. It changed my life, it was good, I recommend it.
But, life and divorce happened, and after consulting with a doc, I went with band over bypass a couple of weeks ago.
I like what Carolina girl said in the thread. Sums it up well.

Not sure this adds any value... but I did gastric bypass in 2004 when I was 24. It changed my life, it was good, I recommend it.
But, life and divorce happened, and after consulting with a doc, I went with band over bypass a couple of weeks ago.
I like what Carolina girl said in the thread. Sums it up well.

any WLS is good.
any WLS also has pros and cons.
any WLS can have complications
but no matter what surgery one gets, they need
to remember, its not a guarantee or a miracle
to lose weight just because its WLS.
whichever you decide to get, research, read, ask questions
and keep in mind, the more you do to (help) the surgery, the
better your success is.
best decision i ever made
hope it is yours also

Hi JaxJen. I just wanted to wish you luck. And to say that I find you and your story inspiring. I love that your doctor explained what went wrong. And I totally admire your positive attitude and outlook. Best of luck!!!!!

Hi everyone. I just found this forum while doing searches about gas pain after banding. I decided to join and make my first post. I just had my band put in over my RNY gastric bypass. (May 1st for the band, 2/2004 for my first surgery.)
I stayed in the hospital the first night and they practically rushed me out the next morning into the discharge lounge. I think I am doing pretty well... At rest, I have no pain from my incisions and I am pretty mobile. I have some limited pain when I'm getting up, and a decent amount of gas pain periodically. I haven't had my first bm yet, but hoping that well come soon and help push some of the gas out. I do release gas after taking walks... It's just not enough.
About me... 32 year old female from Jacksonville, Fl. I look forward to reading and posting here. My pre-op weight from this round was 290. My first surgery hw was 311 and my lowest was maybe 150ish. I am hoping to take all of my lessons learned from round one and apply them and be more successful long term. I kept most of my weight off for six years.... Hopefully it's sixty this time around!

Not sure if this is available up north but I'm drinking Pure Protien chocolate shakes. It is low fat, 30 grams of protien and it's surprisingly good! It's on sale this week at costco if they have those in Canada.

They have really good lobster tail

My band was on the 1st. Just in the past two days have I felt tenderness around my incisions. In fact, my surgical glue is starting to come off. My first post-opp doctor's appointment is tomorrow so I hope to ask about that then...

I think that's called a "niacin flush".

The niacin flush is a side effect of taking large doses of niacin (vitamin B3) supplements. It consists of reddening of skin along with a burning or itching sensation, which starts about 10 to 20 minutes after taking niacin supplements. The flush happens when the niacin causes the small blood vessels in the skin to dilate. Flushing of the face is the most common, but it can also occur in the neck and upper body. Most people who take large doses of regular niacin feel the niacin flush.
The niacin flush isn't dangerous, but it can be very uncomfortable and even frightening if you're not expecting it. The niacin flush may be reduced in severity by taking aspirin 30 minutes before taking the niacin supplements, or by using time-released niacin.
IF it doesn't contain niacin, then you could be allergic to any number of things(additives) IN the Vitamins as well, not specifically the vitamins.
http://nutrition.about.com/od/calcium/f/What-Is-A-Niacin-Flush.htm

I just had my banding on the first. From what I have read, it is supposed to be temporary and it's because of the gas they put in you when they are doing the banding. The tips suggested walking around to release the pain. Also, one thing I read said that if you had a hiatal hernia also removed, you get more shoulder pain. My pain had been noticeable but tolerable. Walking around definitely helped clear some of the pain. I just got the worst bought of the gas yet. I had some mashed potatoes and went to lay down for thirty minutes. When I got back up,I couldn't pass the gas and I was in a lot of pain. I took some gasex and my pain meds and I am feeling better.
Hope it goes away soon(for both of us)

My surgery was on the 1st. I wouldn't say that I am rushing through the phases, with the exception of eating a scrambled egg. In fact, I think I am following them exactly except for needing the Protein of the egg. The rules I posted came from the doctor. Thanks for posting your comparison!

I was also banded the first. My gas has calm down but when I breathe deeply, I get a sharp pain in my left shoulder. I can't wait to "shake it out." I might try this chicken dance/cat crawl thing described here. Lol, if nothing else, maybe it will give me a good laugh and push some more gas out.
Hang in there!

I know this sounds crazy but a friend banded before me shared this and it worked. When you are up walking around do a chicken walk... Flap your arms a lot. It stirs up the gas and helps you pass it. Walk as much as you possibly can. That helped me tremendously. I also got some gas x strips.

On my way home. Definitely pressure in my chest/shoulder. But, not too much pain to speak of. I didn't have a hernia. Overall feel pretty good!

Best things you can do are take gas-x chewables or strips and walk walk walk as much as you can!!!! Congrats on your big day!!

You are lucky to have a second change. I wish you the best of luck. You may want to see if you can find anything on line about Carnie Wilson. She did same thing not too long ago.

Hi everyone. I just found this forum while doing searches about gas pain after banding. I decided to join and make my first post. I just had my band put in over my RNY gastric bypass. (May 1st for the band, 2/2004 for my first surgery.)
I stayed in the hospital the first night and they practically rushed me out the next morning into the discharge lounge. I think I am doing pretty well... At rest, I have no pain from my incisions and I am pretty mobile. I have some limited pain when I'm getting up, and a decent amount of gas pain periodically. I haven't had my first bm yet, but hoping that well come soon and help push some of the gas out. I do release gas after taking walks... It's just not enough.
About me... 32 year old female from Jacksonville, Fl. I look forward to reading and posting here. My pre-op weight from this round was 290. My first surgery hw was 311 and my lowest was maybe 150ish. I am hoping to take all of my lessons learned from round one and apply them and be more successful long term. I kept most of my weight off for six years.... Hopefully it's sixty this time around!

Hi everyone. I just found this forum while doing searches about gas pain after banding. I decided to join and make my first post. I just had my band put in over my RNY gastric bypass. (May 1st for the band, 2/2004 for my first surgery.)
I stayed in the hospital the first night and they practically rushed me out the next morning into the discharge lounge. I think I am doing pretty well... At rest, I have no pain from my incisions and I am pretty mobile. I have some limited pain when I'm getting up, and a decent amount of gas pain periodically. I haven't had my first bm yet, but hoping that well come soon and help push some of the gas out. I do release gas after taking walks... It's just not enough.
About me... 32 year old female from Jacksonville, Fl. I look forward to reading and posting here. My pre-op weight from this round was 290. My first surgery hw was 311 and my lowest was maybe 150ish. I am hoping to take all of my lessons learned from round one and apply them and be more successful long term. I kept most of my weight off for six years.... Hopefully it's sixty this time around!

Hi everyone. I just found this forum while doing searches about gas pain after banding. I decided to join and make my first post. I just had my band put in over my RNY gastric bypass. (May 1st for the band, 2/2004 for my first surgery.)
I stayed in the hospital the first night and they practically rushed me out the next morning into the discharge lounge. I think I am doing pretty well... At rest, I have no pain from my incisions and I am pretty mobile. I have some limited pain when I'm getting up, and a decent amount of gas pain periodically. I haven't had my first bm yet, but hoping that well come soon and help push some of the gas out. I do release gas after taking walks... It's just not enough.
About me... 32 year old female from Jacksonville, Fl. I look forward to reading and posting here. My pre-op weight from this round was 290. My first surgery hw was 311 and my lowest was maybe 150ish. I am hoping to take all of my lessons learned from round one and apply them and be more successful long term. I kept most of my weight off for six years.... Hopefully it's sixty this time around!