dragonflylvr21

I would suggest talking to a therapist! I don't think we understand how emotionally we are connected to food until we can't eat! I was also banded on the 24th and that following Saturday was left at home alone! My kids were so stir crazy that I had to give them time away! I was hurt that they didn't want to stay home and take care of me! In the past I would have turned to food... And I couldn't this time! So I cried and felt emotion that I have been denying myself for years! I cried for hours and in the aftermath realize that that's exactly what I needed to do! Just thought I'd share my story on here so that you know you are not alone! I started keeping a journal too and that helps to get my feelings out! Another tidbit of info on me... My family is riddled with addiction issues so I decided a few weeks before surgery to go on an antidepressant ... I think it was a wise choice as I have been pretty emotional myself!

Thoughts and prayers send your way! See you on the other side! I was banded the 24th and feel great! A little gasy but good!

My port scar is the biggest! My other 4 are very small!

I was banded the 24th and the gas is the worst pain! I have been taking gas x and walking a lot!!! I have trouble burping too but the gas x helps it escape from the other end!

Just curios where other people's ports are located! My port is right above my belly button and very uncomfortable! I was banded in the 24th and wonder is that discomfort is normal?

I am a teacher and my school insurance denied me because the do not cover any weight loss surgery ever! They will pay for diabeties care but nothing to prevent it! Crazy! My husband has federal insurance and signed me up for his and I was approved! I was banded the 24th and had to pay a portion out of pocket because they didn't cover it all! Good luck!

Good luck ... You will do great!

I have not had my fill yet but I have close friends who so its more of a strange feeling than a painful one! Like everything else depends on your body! I was banded on the 24th!

Well I know that's not what I have then! I am starving because I am newly banded and on a liquid diet!

Please educate me on the true definition of this!

Not allergic to bandages that I know of. No pain of any kind .. I will call Monday morning! I am taking bandages off tomorrow!

I have a small bump by, in or on top of one of my smaller incision! Is that normal and what could it be? I was banded on the 24th and still have my clear bandages on!

Know that you are not alone! I was banded on the 24th and sip all day .. shakes, Soup, Popsicles, ect And I am still hungry! We can do it!

I am so glad to hear your story... Not quite sure if i am feeling hungry or if its gas! I am thinking hunger but I get so full so fast that I guess it will take time for my body to adjust! My surgery was 7-24 so I am 2 days out!

I was banded the 24th and slept on the couch last night and only good up once! I thought that was a good night! Congrats on your band!

Surgery day seemed to go well ... But I am struggling today with nausea and I can't get my

Pain killers in the pills kill me! Hoping tomorrow is better!

Hello! I was banded yesterday the 24th! I have been on Clear Liquids for two days! Tomorrow I am allowed Protein shakes.. Jello.. Creamy chicken soup... Cranberry juice .. Crystal light and Water of course! It's interesting that you had some problems with surgery and they are allowing you Greek yogurt and potato Soup so soon! I have a liquid diet for two weeks and then start on mushies for two weeks! After that I can eat a regular band diet! What kind of food are you allowed?

I am newly banded and have 4 tattoos! Upper right should my three kids names in a dragonfly design! A letter J on my left foot... All my kids names start with J! A dragonfly on my left calf and the word love on my right wrist! And more in my future!

Hello fellow bandsters! I was banded yesterday July 24th! I am home and just attempted to eat chicken broth with pure tasteless Protein added! Two spoonfuls and I am done! Is that normal?

My surgery was Tuesday. Still a little sore' date=' but my doctor told my husband the surgery was longer because he had to fix a "huge hietal hernia" . So far the pain is not as bad today! So happy for all of you ![/quote']

Congrats! Here's hoping the pain is less and less everyday!

Wow' date=' I'm impressed you ladies are on LBT the day of surgery. Hi5. Congrats and welcome to bandland[/quote']

Thank you

Banded Monday also. Recliner is only place I can sit or sleep. Much easier to get out of with less pain.

I don't have one at home...

Banded Monday! Excited for all of us! I'm still in a little pain and feel uncomfortable but nothing like the day after surgery! Hope all is well' date=' and woo hoo!!!!![/quote']

Getting out of bed was agony... But once I was up I was good! Lapped the halls a few times! Excited for us too! Whoot!

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Thank you ... I am excited!

Congrats. I was bandes today too. Feeling swollen and woozy. How about u?

I am feeling woozy as well.. Pain is there but manageable! Sipping my Water and getting ready to walk a little!