UT LB Loser

Hi, I was banded on 12/6 and understand what you are talking about! I wonder if your headaches are coming from the liquids you are taking or if, like in my case, they may be coming from lack of caffeine. Getting off caffeine was the first Non-scale Victory I have had. BUT, it was rough!!! In fact, I had the headaches until 2 days after the surgery. The liquid Lortab seemed to help and then I continued to take Tylenol for a few more days for the headaches and general after surgery pains. Keep your head up, it will pass!!! Good luck in your journey. Chris :clap2:

Forgive my forwardness, but you look GREAT!! If giving up Mt. Dew can do that for you, I have hope for myself!!! I am not even craving pop. I never could say that before. I would love to have one, because I'll always be a slave to it. Maybe once I've fully healed I will take a sip just to prove how nasty it is now!!!! Keep up the great work! Lucky husband!!!! Chris

I was banded last Thursday by Dr. Alldredge and I must report the 1st NSV (Non-Scale Victory): I am officially off of caffeine! I have been a Caffeine addict since I was a young child. I have not had a sip of soda, nor will I succomb to my worst vice!! I began to wean myself a week ago, then had my last drink on Weds. night. Headache from hell!!!! Thank goodness for the liquid drugs on Thursday thru Sat. I have been taking 500mg of Tylenol twice a day since. I feel great! My band will be my tool to rise above it all!!!!! Good luck to all of the rest of you!!!

I was banded on 12-6-07 by Dr. Alldredge. I'm feeling pretty good but do have some soreness on the port side. Eating and drinking has been weird! I am afraid of not having enough nutrition. I feel somewhat weak from surgery and I figure this all will pass in the next few days. Glad I finally did something about my weight. I hope all goes well in the next few months.