Nickysmom

My Dr said that the pain in the left shoulder is becasue when you eat or drink too much or too fast your stomach distends and it then presses on a nerve tht goes to your left shoulder. Drink slower, don't gulp...that helpped me in the beginning. That pain hurt me for hours until I found out what it really was.

I can eat bread if its toasted and I take out the guts. I hate subway but would sure love an italian hoagie right about now. I can eat pizza though...a whole slice but I miss the italian bread and salad I used to have with it.

Hi. I was banded 2/14/06 and am stuck at the 30lb loss for over 2 weeks. I am eating small amounts but sometimes the darn food gets stuck and I make myself throw it up because of the pain! I am happy with the loss, just wish it was more. I eat so little why don't I lose more??? I am not exercising yet...I just joined a new gym that has yet to open. I am a pre-k teacher and on the move all day with the kids but not walking or exercising regularly. I know exactly how you feel...

I don't understand why we only lose 1-2 lbs a week when we eat soooo little. I only had one fill and don't want another one!! I still have things get stuck so I think that one fill was enough for me.

start wt-266

todays wt 236

Ummmmm, can you send ME all the dirty posts???? I've never seen them. :biggrin1:

Seriously...if you don't like what you're reading turn the page. I think you guys are funny and like reading your posts.

I'm allergic but thoses photos were soooooo funny. Still laughing....:funnypost:

I think more people should check it out. It's easier then finding replies to your questions and comments. Plus you can talk to each other right away. Come on y'all chat, chat, chat. I keep myself signed in while I type other things so I can hear if anyone enters to chat with...try it please...it's cool to talk to everyone thru chat.

Yes it's there. On top in the blue line see it says lbt chat. It's cool. I know, no-one is ever in there...I go in and see people go in and out quick they never type anything...If you ever go in stay a few minutes because others check it out too and if you stay a few minutes maybe someone will talk. I will that's for sure.:clap2:

I don't know why everyone is different with the liquids....it's weird. I even see that some peoples pands are different sizes. I don't know what size I got I think 5cc??? I saw someone had one that's 11cc. I wonder why

<HR style="COLOR: #d1d1e1" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->I love the chat room...have spoken to dawg and a few others there. How come so few are using it? I read something the other day about maybe someone had 2 personalities or something...is that why??? Just wondering.

Thanks for all the replies. So it's still gas? I don't really pass that much...I am going to the supermarket now to buy a few things for the mushy stage and will pick up the gas-x I think. My Dr said to start mushy in one week so I was going to try some today which is one day before a week. Tired of clear liquids.

Hi photonut. I'm supposed to be on clear liquids for 1 week then move on to mushy foods on Tuesday. But I tried some Protein Shake today. So the pain is still gas????? Hmmmmm, Maybe some swelling too? I hate this already. I hope it works because the discomfort is ridiculous. :think

I loe the chat room...have spoken to dawg and a few others there. How come so few are using it? I read something the other day about maybe someone had 2 personalities or something...is that why??? Just wondering

HI all. I have a question about my new band. Was banded 2/14 and I am still sooooo darn uncomfortable. How uncomfortable am I supposed to be? I feel like someone is sitting on my chest and stomach. The Percocet is in pill form so I am swallowing 1/2 at a time and it tastes bad...don't know why I didn't get liquid meds...would have been much better.

I'm kinda wishin I didn't do this...I thought I'd be better by now 5 days later already.

Why do I get hiccups? They hurt too. I am drinking a little Protein Shake now because feel hungry...tired of Clear liquids...so can anyone tell me how long it takes to feel better? I was hoping to be out shopping by tomorrow...don't think so. I have the week off and will be in bed still. My calf muscles are hurting if I get up and walk around because I'm in bed so much. Not horrible pain but I hate this lump in my stomach...am I always going to feel it? I bet every fill will feel like this too? GOD I'm regretting it already...help

No, uh huh, nooo way, not me. I can't even swallow liquids. I am supposed to drink like 32 oz per day and am having trouble with that. No wonder I already lost 10 lbs. I still have pain, feels like someone is sitting on me. Don't even want to think about eating foods yet. Surgery was on the 14th so only 4 day ago. I'll stick to gatorade, Soup broth and Jello for the rest of the week.

Tried to do my ticker and it doesn't look right. Can someone tell me how do to the ticker??? Do I have to cut and past it every time??? Can I put it in my journal too?? Thanks

I teach pre-k 3 and 4 yr. olds. I loved this post. Thanks very cute.

:help: Hi bandsters. I am excited yet very nervous! MYSURGERY DATE IS SET FOR vALENTINES DAY. I wet for my PAT's today all should be fine for medical clearance my tomorrow. Dr did it as a stat order since it is due tomorrow. BUT I'm scared!!!! Not having 2nd thoughts but still scary. I want to lose more then 1-2 lbs a week, I am determined not to cheat and can't wait until I lose a little so I can exercise.

Anyone else scard out there? I will have surgery at Hackensack Medical Center in NJ with Dr Schmidt who is highly reccommended. His bedside manner was kind of boring at our initial consultation but I have heard others say he's so great. Please help me calm down.

Thanks

HI. I am new. I am glad I found this site. It looks very informative. I am meeting with my surgeon on Jan 19 and already scheduled for Feb 14th. Yep, no chocolate for Valentines day this year. I went to the orientation meeting and already scheduled my initial visit and surgery date. I had to schedule already because I'm off in February for winter break. If I change my mind I'll cancel but I really want to do this.

I don't know how to post my own intro message so I thought this was a great place to start.