shoegirl1970

OK, I finally know what restriction feels like. Is that the right term? After reading that someone else was feeling nauseated and that she needed some Fluid taken out of her band, I was worried that I had no fluid or wasn't feeling any restriction. Thus far I've been able to drink fluids with no problem. Well today, on Day 2 of the creamy Soups, I felt it. I had some asparagus Soup for a late lunch and then a Protein shake for dinner. Well I guess I took those in too close together, or I ate too much soup. I have been feeling a very full sensation and like the food is in my chest. It's a horrible feeling!!! It feels like my food wants to come up.

HotMusicMom, There's also a Houston group of houston area bandsters on Yahoo. Have you checked there? I'm still new, but I saw on there that different groups meet in different parts of town.

Shelster76- do you feel like there is a rock in your stomach? Do you have any gas pains, chest pains, back pains? Yes, I did kind of feel like I was carrying something in my stomach. As the days go by I feel it a little less. I have a lot of gas, but not always pain. I have had back pain too, but I figure it's the gas or because I'm tired of sleeping on my back. (I'm a side sleeper) I've just been moving a lot like people have suggested. I've also been able to sleep on my left side OK to give my back a rest.

Thanks for your replies girls. I think that it might mean that I'm healing well. I have no problem taking down liquids and really haven't since Day 1 so I guess that's good. I have a question. My post-op diet says one protein shake but they can't possibly mean one per day, do you think? I was assuming that meant 1 for each meal, so around 3 a day. I think I'm going to need that many now. Your thoughts? That is so great that we were banded close together. Let's keep in touch! Shoegirl

I know exactly how you feel! I only had 10 days of a pre-op diet and I lost 4 lbs. My husband asked me why I needed the band but he knows that I get started on any diet great but I can't stick it out. This is a great place to ask questions! Welcome. I'm new too but I'll try to answer what I can. I was banded Friday, the 28th.

Katie, I received a tentative approval on the evening of MondayDecember 17th. I started my pre-op diet on the 18th. I received a definite approval on Thursday, December 20th. I received the lap band on the 28th.

Today on Day 3 I started feeling hungry for the first time! I thought that I wouldn't really feel hunger until the second week, so it kind of got me by surprise. Is this normal?

Michelle, Amen to that! That's exactly why I decided to have this done now, two months before my 38th b-day. LOL! Shoegirl

Jst4kel, I feel great on day 2. I did have to take something a bit stronger than the Tylenol a little while ago but I think it's because I also have a little bit of a cough. It hurts when I cough so my husband suggested I take the prescribed pain medication.

I was banded today. This morning at approximately 10:30 and it's 11 p.m. central time and I feel great! I was in some discomfort when I got home but I kept drinking Water, took liquid Extra Strength Tylenol, napped and then walked around for a bit around the house. I took the prescribed liquid pain medication around 8 p.m. (my husband had to get it filled today) but it didn't make me groggy. It just took the edge off. I

TripletMom, I was in a very similar situation. My insurance agreed to cover the surgery but my out of pocket max is going to DOUBLE next year. I really wanted to get the surgery done today because it was the last time I could have it done this year. AND I DID! I am so excited and even more excited that I feel so well. I had it done at approximately 8 a.m. and it's 11:24 p.m. and I feel good!

I was you only 10 days ago and I had my lap band put in this morning!

I was banded today. This morning at approximately 10:30 and it's 11 p.m. central time and I feel great! I was in some discomfort when I got home but I kept drinking Water, took liquid Extra Strength Tylenol, napped and then walked around for a bit around the house. I've been moving around quite well all evening. I took the prescribed liquid pain medication around 8 p.m. (my husband had to get it filled today) but it didn't make me groggy. It just took the edge off. I was worried about getting constipated from taking it but I figure I'm only on Clear liquids today. How constipated can I get with so much liquid?! LOL! Just wanted to send out a shout out to those of you who have been so kind to respond to me in the past as I worked toward this goal of getting banded. Thanks!

I am so excited that I am going to start the year off banded!! It is going to be the best beginning of a new year in a long time. In 2008 I am going to work on losing at least 80 lbs, selling my book, and being a better mom and wife.

Hello! So it's official. I'm getting banded on Friday. I was bad and I cheated on my pre-op diet yesterday. Did anyone else experience that moment of weakness?? I'd been doing so good all week! Actually, I hardly ate all day in anticipation of a dinner party. I only had a Adkin's shake, a green salad, a slice of deli ham and a V-8 all day until dinner. But at dinner I ate a lot and I even ate a few tortilla chips with guacamole and a taste of pie!! :faint: I'm back on the wagon today. How is everyone else doing on their pre-op?