jenhollers

I have had TERRIBLE acid reflux after surgery (I'm on day 6) and I never had it previous to surgery. It's all day and worse at night. I've tried everything. Sleeping sitting up, not drinking before bed (on clear liquid diet still). Not drinking anything acidic or citrus. I've taken Prilosec OTC the past two days and it has made a tiny difference. I emailed my doc and he says it is irritation of the band and to sip maalox and stay on clear liquids -which I am. Nothing seems to help.

i'm on clear liquids for 7 days, other liquids for 14 days, etc. this liquid thing is not OK. I am starving and cranky and about to break down. help, anyone? Jen Hollers:eek:

i was banded on fri and have to be on clear liquids for 7 days and I'm starving. I can't imagine 4 weeks. Protein shakes after 7 days and and mushies beginning day 14.

I didn't take any time off after sugery- IS THAT BAD? I'm getting banded on Dec 7th, Friday and back on Monday, the 10th... Someone tell me---- should I take it off?

I'm getting banded in Mexico on 12/7, but I haven't heard anything about a pre-op diet. I've been eating more red meat, bread, and tortilla chips than I ever would normally b/c I won't be able to have them afterward. I'm wondering if I'm hurting myself in the long run? :phanvan

Yep. That's him. It was better priced than some of the comparable surgeons in Monterrey. Remind me after the surgery and I'll tell you all about it! Jen

Is there a band support group in Texas? I'm getting banded in Monterrey on Dec 7th.

Miss Polly, It may be better to get a loan for the band. The IRS will charge you 10% penalty on top of regular income- so 25% or more off the top vs. the intesrest from a loan (anywhere from 6%-12%) Hope this helps. I'm in finance.

I'm getting banded on Dec 7th in Monterrey. Self Pay. Nervous, excited... BMI of 37. Eating more than I normally would in my last month of freddom.:biggrin1: