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Wonderful attitude!!

Sorry to hear of your loss. And that can't help the emotions of having an operation either. You're only a week out from surgery, your body is going through the healing process, and you don't feel like your old self. There's no wonder you're emotional. I was too. I wondered what in the world I'd done..etc. But with each passing day, I'm happy with the decision I made. The pain beneath your ribs may be gas, and it helps to walk to relieve the pressure. But, as always if you're unsure about anything with your recovery, always call your surgeon. But what you're feeling emotionally is to be expected due to your loss and recovery from surgery. Do you go to a local support group for Band patients? You may want to consider finding one, it helps to talk to someone that is going through what you are now. Hang in there, you've made a wonderful decision to get healthy! Best wishes to you!

Since this was a protein shake thread, I wanted to share this recipe for pumpkin protein shakes. It's my fav now. Perfect for fall, and it's convenient if you make the shake starters. http://bariatricfood...e-starters.html

I like Nu Tek banana protein from Nutri Shoppes. Even if made with water it's awesome (on the go with water) Best wishes!

Sorry to hear of your difficulties, but best wishes to you. Are you planning on having a revision in the future?

HECK YEA!! Wish I'd done it sooner!!!!

AMEN!!!! You just said everything I was about to type out, lol. I know many Canadians (esp retired Canadians that Winter here in Florida) cross the border for healthcare, because they know they can't wait for the Canadian health care system to care for them! Their lives depend upon it. So terribly sad!

Awww Sol, you look awesome girl! <3

This totally sucks, I think this will cause our nation to become more unhealthy. We are already an obese nation over all. I was never a proponent of ObamaCare, can't people see what similar government health care programs have done to countries like Canada? Not to mention how it will affect future health care employees like doctors. Very little incentive to be a doctor in the US now. The physician hopefuls in college are probably second guessing their choices to become a physician. I know I would. Doctors are already under too much bureaucratic stress as it is, with ObamaCare it's only going to get worse. Patient care is only going to suffer more in my opinion.

Well, that's a vast array of complications. Any procedure will carry a risk of complications, that's just life. With banding becoming more popular, there are more and more 'band patients', so the amount of cases with complications will increase, but the percentage of complications are still very small. This is where you and your WL surgeon should discuss YOUR health and weigh the options if banding would benefit you and your health or not. I think in most cases, it would help most obese patients. There is probably a small, select number of patients that are more at risk than your average band patient, due to breathing and cardiac complications, etc. In my opinion, banding was well worth the risk, although that risk was small. I've had no complications. Best wishes to you! “Fear? What has a man to do with fear? Chance rules our lives, and the future is all unknown. Best live as we may, from day to day.” ― Sophocles, Oedipus Rex

My WLS told me this could occur and to be prepared for it if it does. I'm not sure how or if it would affect men. I mean, they do produce estrogen like women, just not as much. But I would agree with Mis73, you should make your doctor aware, and ask for a full work up. Best wishes

My post fill diet is: 24 hours liquids, then 24 hours of mushies, then regular food.

Congratulations!

Oh, so they do them, but you wouldn't choose to have a plication? I thought in your last post you said they didn't perform them anymore. I must have read that wrong. Cause I do know several people that have had them recently, and have done beautifully with the band and plication together

How recent did they stop doing Plications? Cause my band buddy just got one 7 weeks ago As a matter of fact I know several people who have gotten them recently

Right, I was just wondering if my band had to be removed due to complications, if it would be possible to get a plication only, in place of the band.

Sounds like you're off to an excellent start, and you have a great attitude! And I agree, lying flat wasn't comfy for me either. Hope it continues to be an uneventful recovery!

Now that you mention that Bayou, have you heard of LB to plication? I wonder if that's possible? I like the idea because it's still reversible.

Hey. I think most of us here are Lap Banders. But you may want to check out this link, it may be really helpful to you. Best wishes http://www.rnytalk.com/forum/24-band-to-gastric-bypass-revisions/

Welcome, and congrats on your surgery. The shoulder pain was definitely the worst of my operation too. I took Gas X, and used a heating pad, walked, and changed positions often. I found that sleeping in my bed wasn't always the most comfy, so I would switch back and forth from my bed to my recliner. That helped a lot. By post op day 5, I was doing regular housework like mopping and light cleaning, so it gets easier. Best wishes on a speedy recovery!

Hey Abby, welcome. Sorry to hear you're having difficulties. I'm almost 8 weeks post op. I never had any issues with heartburn or GERD, except when pregnant. But, my surgeon did give me a script for Prilosec 40 mg, to take for 30 days right after my band surgery. She explained that even though my stomach wasn't 'cut' that it would swell, along with my esophagus, simply due to the trauma of the surgery, and the Prilosec would be proactive to help reduce the swelling, and make eating easier. I also had a hiatal hernia repair at time of banding. I would say do as the nurse suggested, try the Prilosec, make sure you take it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, and give it time to take effect. Also, my surgeon said to stay on blander foods, she said no tomato soup, it's very acidic. I hope the Prilosec helps you, and I would definitely follow up with your actual surgeon. And if you are ever in doubt, always place a call, no advice could ever replace your surgeons advice. Best wishes for a safe, speedy recovery

How does NaNa have a low opinion of the band? She stated medical conditions and facts that could accompany the band. This isn't some fairy tale, complications do arise, although rare. But to say that a fellow band veteran has a low opinion of the band is just so very closed minded. In this case, ignorance is definitely bliss...

Just cause a person has had two bands, it doesn't mean it's something they did wrong. I've heard of veterans who have had band replacements due to port leaks, or band leaks.It's silicone, it can fail. JS

Sorry, but The Lap Band isn't all sunshine and rainbows. People do have complications. Last time I checked, this was a forum, to share info (good and bad) and to support others, and tell of our journeys. Support isn't always positive. Sharing concern is support. As for you saying that NaNa should only give encouragement, well that's just ignorant. By having a blind eye to issues, you could cost a person their health or band. I personally would appreciate any and all advice from a Lap Band veteran. I choose to be informed. Knowledge is power. NOT ignorance and turning a blind eye to the possible truth. This forum isn't the gospel on banding, just a path to others experiences, if people choose to accept everything that is posted in here, that's just not smart, but weigh all info here and research the conditions to be prepared to discuss with your WL surgeon. I agree 100% with NaNa People need to learn to chillax in here. JS

I love my band, and would do it again if I had to. I've had many surgeries, so it wasn't a difficult decision for me, I just wish I'd done it sooner. I figured, I'm not getting any younger, and it would be more difficult to lose as I got older, plus I wanted to lose it while I was still young enough to enjoy life to the fullest. Best wishes to you