ch4251

just wondering how everyone who was banded on the 7 th are doing? I ma doing good today i start on "more solid foods" so thats exciting. My pain is so much better in the last couple of days!! I am having some depression and a feeling of restlessness, but hopefully that will pass But I am really doing good..... please update us on YOU!

Oh and i also joined your new yahoo group cymbalom!!!!

I pm'ed you mmcbelle!!! I would love to help arrange and/or participate in a meet up of local bandsters!!!!!!!

actually my dr suggested it.....I am not to the point of worrying about a food plan yet, but if i do need to do some sort of "diet" WW will be what i will try, because i had more succes with that then anything else prebanding hth

wheres the adult content? I thought this thread was going to be alot more exciting ....:wink2: btw...Good luck, and it makes perfect sense you would have some bloating and things at this tme of the month....fortunately i had a hyst 2 years ago....until the lapband it was the best thing to ever happen, hopefully the lapband will be my new "best thing" :pray2:

i hey a runny nose as my soft signal

patty jean...i hope your okay...let us know!!

good job!!! you are doing so good!!!

why do i get a runny nose when i eat now?

thanks so much, that makes sense...

i was banded 01-07-08, and i still ahve pain...and i took my antibiotics for 5 days just as directed....but still pain :mad:...not horrible though...if you dont have any other signs of infection you should be fine....but it wouldn't hurt to tell your dr. what happened, after all it is hubby's fault

you are definetly not alone!!! I have had some real issues with mourning a loss of my major comfort and hobby....but that sadness reminds i have done the right thing, because i definelty relied on food way too much. i also have alot of "omg what have i done to myself" feelings, but i am sure that will get better once i'm not in pain, and once I have adjusted to all this...hang in there! we are all in this together.

here ya go.....this was 2 months ago, i really don't have many pics of myself, since i hate the camera....maybe that will change soon lol....thanks for doing this thread i need to fond an official before pic...

my dr's sescription of mushies is anything that you can easily mash up with a fork.....so that when you chew it you know it will be easily chewed enough to be mush....i have had really moist chicken, and meatloaf, and of course mash taters, soft cooked carrots, refried Beans, hummus and a couple bites of a saucy Pasta (didnt hurt goin down, just didnt feel right?...so i didnt eat more) you get the idea....so far i am doing okay good luck....:smile:

alot of dr's recomend not using any ibuprofen, which is what is in motrin and advil. So, you might want to ask your particular surgeon what they think. My surgeon has never told me not to use these, but i learned here that they are hard on your tummy and not a good idea. I have chosen to just do tylenol even though it doesn't work as well imho. But ask your dr. and then decide. But to answer your question, No i have not seen it in liquid form at the drug store, but i am sure your dr could provide you with a script for liquid ibuprofen.

stretched my pouch???? i guess i am freaking a bit, but i am worried about everything...my sips are too big, my mushies aren't mushie enough...etc, you get the picture! just wanting some guidelines to know whats going on....help?

same here, no restrictions on food until midnight.....i had a small steak and a salad...and i would love to have the salad right now yum....but it is not a mushie lol

seems like there are quite a few of us 7ths out here!!! Hows is it going everyone? I am doing okay...started mushies and having some tummy trouble because of it i think....:frown: But i am taking it slow! Good luck everyone!!!

I am 6 days post op, and started mushies last night...so far i have had some pintos n cheese from taco bell, a bit of cottage cheese, and then this am i tried to have some malt o meal after my coffee....my question is, alot of times i have a rumbly tummy, i am not quite sure if it is hunger or gas.....also i have stomach cramps when i take a bite sometimes....i had it with the cottage cheese before bed and the malt o meal this am, but not with dinner (the beans) so is this normal??? what is it?? should i stop mushies and go back to full liquids for a day or so (please dont say i should lol) I also feel a burning sensation when i eat or drink sometimes...is this normal? I guess i am over analyzing every pain and sensation for fear of the "stretch the pouch" thing....i dont want to do anything that will hurt me in the long run, but crap I am hungry and want to eat!!

no he does them at a specialty day surgery center in Hurst...they were very nice, and it was quite comfortable!! can i ask why it is taking so long to get your surgery? I talked to them on the phone and in 2 weeks was banded!!!! no psych, no nutri ...nothing...which i dont know if i think is so good. i was well informed and already knew i wanted to do it, but it was very fast!!

i've lost 9 pounds so far, but all week it has been crazy up and down by about 10 pounds due to all the swelling, and everything else...i know it feels like without eating or drinking much you should be 20 pounds down by now, but our bodies have to adjust. hang in there...they say the first 4 weeks are about healing and the rest is about losing....so try not to worry too much for now

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Hi I'm Cherrie, I was banded by Dr. Carter on 01-07-08 I would love to meet up with some fellow bandsters in the area!! I am only on day 5 of my recovery, but i think i am doing well. Just fighting the desire to eat!! lol

had my surgery this am....ouch!!! lol