starfish n coffee

Heeeeey Gurl!!! I says wondering how you were? I shouted you out on my Vlog . Congrats on being banded!!

That is too funny!!! I had a veggie wrap from Publix that tasted like the Gods made it themselves..... That is until I got the horrendous gas pain in my back and chest.

Willhenry you should not be eating after 5 days of surgery. Unless your doc said so. The inability to move bowels is going to be a minute. That's the residual of the anesthesia. Drink Water and give it time. I just started going well and I'm almost 7 weeks post op.

Please don't let this scare you, I'm learning how my band works. The gas I feel is in my lower back. It's like I ate something that didn't agree with me, but them it moves up and down and OUT either way. Lol!

Thanks Bandista. I have the burps too, which I have to weirdly admit feel awesome! Lol! My husband is like that's real sexy, I'm like hey it comes with the band. :-) I plan on calling my nutritionist on Monday. Maybe it's something I'm eating.

Hey Bandits! I am hoping that someone has an answer for me? I am 6 weeks post op, first fill was last Wednesday. 2cc in my 10cc band.....Everyday at lunch time when I eat, I get gas, not booty trumpet gas but the gas that travels through your tummy and in your back. Later that gas turns into mouth trumpet and booty trumpet gas. I must add that this first onset of gas is very uncomfortable. Is this normal?

Awesome!!!

Dead on TMF!! I wrote in my introduction that i was not down for WLS at all! My doc mentioned and I was taken aback! One year later and many failed diets only to increase my bmi and gain sleep apnea and pre diabetes and another suggestion from my doc did i decide on the band. For the very reason you just mentioned. Had it not been for the band option i know i would not have had wls. Well said tmf!!

When I was referred to my surgeon but my PCP, I was very pleased to know that my surgeon along with 2 other surgeons are the head of the Bariatric Center at the hospital. My surgeon only does Lap Band, another Bypass only and the the 3rd surgeon the sleeve. When I head my seminar my surgeon was the one who gave it. He spoke on all three procedures. He did state that he specializes and prefers the band because it does not deplete your Vitamins and the ability to absorb new Vitamin intake. I personally opted for band becsusr like most have stated, i wanted NOTHING removed cut or rearranged. My cousin had the bypass and was very successful as well as a former coworker who did so well that i walked right past her at a seminar. So i guess my point is choose the WLS that's for you. Its your body, your life, your decision.

Awesome!!!! Welcome to Banderland!!

I'm am so sorry to hear about your husband. I pray that he is okay. First you underwent surgery then had a very stress inducing life event. Like the ladies said you have swelling, meds, and co2 in your body. I'm 1 month post-op and i still have a teeny bit of swelling. Also i DID NOT touch the scale while i was healing! I waited until my follow ups to get on the scale in the docs office. As a matter of fact i still follow that rule. I am going by how my clothes fit and measurements. For now im leaving the scale business at the doc. Don't worry, it will come off.... I promise you. :-)

I LOVE IT!!!! Thanks! I'm going to print that so when i have those moments i will look at this as a reminder. Awesome! Thanks again for sharing that.

Had my first fill today. No pain, no nausea, an overall great experience! On liquids the rest of the day and soft foods tomorrow and back to normal after that. I'm down 30lbs from my highest weight. (need to adjust my ticker). Have an awesome day everyone!

It's the residual (Thrush/yeast) of the antibiotic used during surgery. My surgeon sent me home with a Rx for diflucan. Helped solve the issue.

I'm so sorry to hear that about your port. :-( i feel like he owes you an explanation. Have you done any unusual activity?

Hi! I am a huge Prince fan!! Starfish n coffee is the title to one of his songs. Check it out! Thanks for the input. You are definitely a veteran as i am only 3wks and 2days post-op. Today started my easing into regular foods. I just wanted to make sure i had some type of "guide" of my fellow "bandits". Thanks again.

Awesome, awesome, awesome catfish and leepers!!! You are helping me so much. Yes i see no starchy stuff which is great. I don't intend to partake in those. Yes exercise is on my list. I do that now. Treadmill and some light resistance using my own body weight. Thanks again peeps!! :-) keep it coming y'all!!

Thanks 2muchfun. Sounds great! I'm still mushing around and still really don't have a big appetite. I guess I'll get to a stable appetite soon.

I wanted to take a poll a consensus if you will of the veteran bandsters. What does your daily food consumption consist of? I'm 3wks 1 day post op and i'm getting close to the regular food stage in about another week. Thanks in advance. :-)

Honey32 & ksc1965, you all are fine. Liquids are not going to get stuck. Some people have zero appetite after sx that even drinking water is a chore. That's why we say to "sip, sip, sip" so hydration doesn't become a factor. So "sip, sip, sip: and you can with no problems "drink, drink, drink" :-)

Congrats!!! In about 2.5 weeks you will feel GREAT!!!

Thank you Tara-U. :-)

Dang Cheryl! Are you specifically answering MY question since i started the thread? You sound kind of harsh in your answer. Kudos to you on your teaching lap band patients. However that does not give you the right to downplay anyone elses doctor and nutritionist! However i will listen to my nutrionist and my doctor. All i asked was help getting in the calories that i was told to consume. And since my doctor and my nutrionist know MY needs i'll go with that! I am so sick at some of the bullying in posts that go on here sometimes with you being one of the bullies!! Thanks for everyone else's positive input to my question.

That sounds yummy!!! I'll try that and adding the skim milk to my shakes. Thanks. :-)

Catfish.... My nutritionist told me I needed more calories..... I'm sorry that no one told YOU that. It is my understanding that we all were given different directives. Thanks for the suggestion.