mamato3

This stinks! I was just getting in to going to the YMCA and starting to feel better after surgery and I had to go an break my toe! My little girl has an adorable disney princesses step stool in the bathroom that I decided to run into and the silly thing did me in! The Dr. gave me a lovely open toe post surgical shoe to wear and it helps me to walk a little better. But now exercise is on the back burner again. BOOO HOOO HOOO! I guess I am looking for sympathy....hahahahah.

ummmm... I would definately take something! You should probably go at least once every 3 days I would think. I have had a slower pattern since surgery but it is still every other day or every day. Dont you feel miserable?

I guess I am a little slow saying hello, but now that I am post op, I feel like I am going to need all the support I can get. I'm 36 years old and pretty much my whole life revolves around my 3 beautiful daugthers. I have a 14 yr old, 22 month old and a 7 month old. Not much time for anything else but caring for these little sweeties. The main reason I had lap band surgery was to better my chances of being around a long time to watch my girls grow up. This message board has been my only real outlet. I currently am living near Richmond, Virginia, but home for me is Colorado. Most of my family is there and I am quite homesick as I have very few friends and even less family here. After the girls go to bed at night I hop on here and read and read and it helps me from feeling as lonely. Anyways... this is getting long and it definately was not meant to be a sob story. I am just so glad you all are here for support through this journey. Thankyou!!

OK... so I am totally feeling ignorant even posting this. I am only a little over 2 weeks post op. I joined the YMCA as it is the closest thing to home for me. I have gone 2 times and it is SOOOOO overwhelming to me! I dont know where to start. I guess I am guitly of never really exercising before. Anyways, I got on the treadmill for 20 minutes and walked a little over a mile. When I got done with that, I looked around and didn't know what to do next, so I left! I felt too stupid to even ask anyone for suggestions. What is a good begginer exercise routine? Maybe I just have to suck it up and ask someone there for a little help, huh?

I'm now 17 days out and I still have trouble burping. After I eat it feels like I have a big bubble stuck in my chest. When I do burp, they are very little burps. Right after surgery, it was more uncofortable then it is now. I'm either getting used to it, or it is getting better. It is kinda funny though, how some people say they could win burping contests now and then some of us cant burp for anything! Weird, huh?

Congrats!! You are on your way now!

So, can we expect to keep gaining until the first fill, even though we are only consuming 600 or so calories a day? I have stuck to the rules and thankfully only gained one pound since starting mushies. But I am really worried that I will continue to gain. It just doesn't seem right! haha I mean, are we really going to consume even less then 600 cals a day after a fill? Just wondering....

Overall I am feeling great! My port incision is a bit painful still..in fact it might hurt more now then it did at the beginning. I guess it must be healing. I'm also at a weight loss stand still. AGHHHH! It is really annoying but I know from reading everyone elses posts that it is pretty normal once you hit the mushy stage. I was up a 1/2 pound this morning over what I was on Monday. I should probably just put the scale away. I went shopping yesterdy and bought lots and lots of good for me foods. I cant believe how excited I am to experiment with "healthy" food. hahaha I am definately trying to keep positive even though it is pretty hard right now. So....how is everyone else?

I'm so glad it has helped a little. It has definately been a shoulder for me to lean on since before I even decided to have the surgery. It is so inspiring to see the success stories and so comforting to know that there are lots and lots of people that are going through what your are or already have and survived! Thanks everyone!!!

I am definately with you on this one. I thought it might get better soon, but so far it still feels like I have a big lump in my chest. I am 11 days out from surgery and I am still having this problem. It is especially bad after I eat or if I take too big of a drink of something. I have no idea what to suggest to do. I guess I will talk to my doctor about it next week when I go in. Sorry to not have any suggestions but at least you know you aren't alone!

I understand the misery you are in. I thought the gas was the very worst part of the whole surgical experience. Nothing I tried seemed to help much. I did do a number of things and whether or not they helped, I dont know. Try the heating pad, try not to lay down too much....move around as much as possible including doing big circles with your arms, have someone massage your shoulder a little, keep using the gas-x......I dont know if they help but they sore cant hurt. It will pass soon. I had surgery on Jan. 7th and it is much better now. I still have little twinges of pain in my shoulder but they are much more bearable now.

WOW! That is fantastic. Congrats!

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I was also given a script for Emend that I took the morning of surgery before leaving for the hospital. I had a short wave of nausea but it went away as fast as it came. I cant imagine throwing up after having surgery. Chrisann you are a tough lady!!!

So glad to hear you are home and getting better. The worst is over now I think. The gas gets a bit better each day. Your story was fun to read even though I already had my surgery too. I just enjoy hearing everyones experiences. Looking forward to reading on everyones progress too! Take it easy... we have the rest of our lives to look forward to bein healthier!

I'm guilty of the chew and spit out! hahah My hubby made some chicken all spiced up for tacos and it smelled so yummy! I chewed up one tiny little piece and then spit it out and rinsed my mouth. It was amazing that it was actually satisfying. HAHAHAHA The funniest part? I do not even like taco's or any type of Mexican food!

I am just wondering if what I am experiencing is gas or what. I am 5 days post-op. The pain in my shoulder has eased considerably, thank goodness! Now, it feels like I constantly have to burp, but no burp comes out. It is like a tightness or pressure in my chest going through to below my left shoulder blade. I wouldn't exactly call it painful, but it is uncomfortable. Is it gas or just post surgical discomfort that will go away or what?

I was really worried about this too.... They sent me home from the hospital with a script for Percocet. I thought no way I can take that... they are huge! But they have gone down without any problem. I'm sure everyone is different though...

Congrats Hilary! Hope your recovery is speedy.

Sounds like you had a bit of a rough run of things! I'm glad you are home and doing better and that the surgery is behind you. As for the shoulder pain... I had my surgery on Monday also and that is my only big complaint! The gas is miserable. It comes and goes for me but it does seem to be getting better each day. I've used Gas-X and a heating pad and they seem to help some. I hope it eases up for you soon.

Contrats to both of you! Your exciting journey begins. I hope your recovery continues to go well.

My surgery was Monday and I am still having some significant gas pains. They come and go. Things that I have tried have helped some but this gas is persistant! Try walking lots, maybe a heating pad and get some Gas-X. Not sure if the gas is easing any because of these things or if it is just finally working it's way out. I hope you feel better soon.

Hi there! I just wanted to check in. I had my surgery on Monday and I am so excited to be officially banded. The surgery went great. My only complaint right now is horrible gas pains in my left shoulder. OUCHIE! I'm walking as much as I can and I have tried a heating pad but nothing seems to be easing up this pain. I guess I just have to be patient and let it work it's way out. So far I have absolutely no hunger. I am pretty much forcing myself to drink 3 shakes a day and then sipping fluids the rest of the time. Anyways, I just wanted to share! I hope everyone is doing well and I am looking forward to visiting with you all more! Renee

I just had surgery on Monday, but I am up about 6 pounds from what I was prior to surgery. I know it is from the IV fluids, swelling, bloating etc. I am trying not to worry too much about it. I just keep reminding myself this is a lifetime committment. I have plenty of time to watch the numbers go down!

If it wasn't for the gas I would feel awesome! Very little pain in the tummy. I have absolutely no hunger yet. I am pretty much forcing the 3 shakes down. It takes me about an hour to drink one. Other then that I sip water all day and have had a couple of sugar free popsicles. I'm totally happy with my decision to do this, I just wish this shoulder pain would go away. It's awful!