norad10

Hi: I am 3 1/2 wks from being banded, I lost 10 lbs on pre opt, to be honest, I cheated and had to get some last things eaten. Since the surgery, I have lost another 13 lbs. I think mine is slow, as I was to lose approx 50 lbs, or at the most 60 lbs. I kind of worry, because I know once I add food (real food) it is supposed to slow down. I would be interested in knowing if anyone is losing faster and what they are consuming. I am still on liquids. But I am allowed to add 1/2 banana to my high protein shake daily because of leg cramps. I would assume we are all getting under 1000 calories a day, so I thought it would come down faster. Anyone have some answers? Nora norad4avon@aol.com

I saw dr today, down 20 + from when I started, I was told when I finished the liquid prozac, I could try to take capsules. The leg cramps are horrible. My general practioner, said I was not getting enough quinine the way I was taking the med. I just tried to swallow it whole, and so far I can get it down. I am going to call the nurse tomorrow and find out if I can start pureed foods. It's been three weeks, and I am getting bored. But not by how I look. How are you doing with your medications. Nora

Thanks for your reply. There is only one capsule left that that tastes disgusting. I was going to split it into two capsules, but now have to find a pharmist that will sell the gel capsules. Now to find out why I get leg pains in my left ankle to knee. I had ultra sound today. I will take the advice on potassium and ck out gnc. Thanks, N

Thanks for your answer. I told the dr today, and they sent me for a ultra sound on my left leg. I have pain from ankle to knee only on left leg. I am waiting for answer, will call tomorrow a.m. I was a little disappointed today, as I was hoping to go on pureed food. But doctor said to stay on liquids for another 1 to 2 weeks. I know I will be lusting at my son's bithday party sunday, but since I am not hungry, I am sure I will survive. Wish I hadn't volunteered to bake special cake. I'm 2 wks, 1 day, and except for small skin infection, because nurse left 2 staples in, I am doing good. Once all the gas goes I am sure I will feel great. I am so happy now, that I finally conveniced the insurance to cover procedure. Really think I made the right decision. How do you feel about this. Nora norab4avon@aol.com

Hi: I was banded on 7/21/08, and see my doctor on 8/5/08. Do you usually get a fill this early? Also, do they hurt? thanks, norad10 :biggrin:

Hi: I was banded the same day, and this afternoon, I started having real bad back pain. Having my kid try to massage it didn't work. Around midnight, I had a green apple two step to the bathroom, and now most of the pain is gone. I think most of this is gas fr the procedure. Nora norad10 norab4avon@aol.com

How are people dealing with taking medications after the lapband. I was told I could not swallow anything larger than an aspirin. I have found ways to cut pills, and some can be prescribed as liquid. I have one large capsule that I take for leg cramps, it is quinine (extremely nasty tasting) and it does not desolve in liquid, I really can not see me having to get this down, even for the next few days. Does anyone else have a similiar situation, and what do you do. I am desperate to resolve this. I was banded 8 days ago, am 65 years old, and so far, so good. HELP!!! norad10 you can answer me at norab4avon@aol.com:confused2:

I was also told the milk can make you gasy. I am 8 days out, and the gas is with me. norad10

Hi: Good for you, it took 7 months of pressuring my insurance company and jumping through their hoops. I'm 65 and was banded on 7/21/08, I didn't think I would get the o'k' because of my age. and was told 65 was the top age. But now I am finding out they are doing the procedure on into people's 70's. I hope your date is moved up, I know how hard it is when you are ready and then have to wait and wait. good luck, norad10

Hi: I'm Nora and am 65, I was banded one week ago and still going through the gas pains. That is the one thing I was not warned about. Good for you, keep going. norad10

Hi: I'm back again asking for information. I have resolved how to take all but one of my medications. Does anyone have leg cramps and have to take quinine for them. I take qualaquin, the only one sold in the United States. It is a large capsule, and I was advised not to swallow it. This is the worst tasting powder, and I need some advice. When I called the nurse today, she didn't have any answers. I need to know what others do about leg cramps and meds for them. Please let me know if you have any infol. I was banded 7/21/08. Thanks, norad10 norab4avon@aol.com:eek:

Doctor told me not to use gasx

Hi: It's been 4 days for me, and I have the same thing. To be truthful, I pray for the farts, so the pain goes away some. thoughi I was the only one. No one ever spoke of this in support groups. Now I realize that everyone was to busy talking about their post opt serguries. To me this is very real and hurts.Norad10

Hi: Surgery done 7/21/08, should I be so uncomfortable, seem to have so much gas, what is good to help this? Nora,

Hi: Surgery done 7/21/08, should I be so uncomfortable, seem to have so much gas, what is good to help this? Nora,