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Okay now it's going on the fourth day, mother's day to top it off. I am so nauseated. I am having trouble just keeping the water down. I just seem to be so bloated and nauseated. Everytime I try to eat a jello or popsicle, even sip water, I end up spitting it all up. I have tried the gas x and heating pads and walking and even laying on my stomach to see if I can get some of this bloating feeling to release, Nothing! Today has been the absolute worse day for the nausea, nothing before. I try to take my pain medication and it just keeps coming back up. Suggestions please and quickly! Thanks Vickie:cry

Hello Everyone, it appears their are going to be some slick over fifties chicks with all this lapbanding! Thank you so much for the support. I am taking all the suggestions, heating pad, walking, moving, etc. It's been most helpful. All in all, considering now it's my third day since lap band, the surgery seems to be quickly recovering. I have stuck to liquids, jello and broth. The hot liquids seem to go better in my stomach. I've backed off the popsicles a bit. I haven't felt hungry, but the smell of food brings back old memories. My husband keeps trying to convince me that the jello is a pizza…yeah right! I can't stand the taste of the pain medicine, but I find if I take it on a regular basis I prevent myself from less gas and pain, so I sip it down with a sip of water. It makes me so sleepy I want to get off of it as soon as I can. Lots of us are being banded around the same time and this is exciting for me since we can share in a lot of the same experiences. I can't try mushies until next week, but come to think about it I think I can just have my protein drinks. I haven't been eating very much, but it sounds like I should be trying to get down a few more things than I have. I eat an ounce or two of jello or broth about two or three times a day. I don't feel hungry so I guess that's okay? Feel sooooo much better today, looking forward to the upcoming weeks. I do get a little heartburn, nothing terrible, shoulder pain is getting better. Luv ya'll and us ladies in purple will persevere! Vickie in North Carolina

I'm home and the most pain I feel is in my neck and shoulder. Been using Ben Gay strips and heat and cold pads. Helps some what. Wasn't prepared for pain in shoulder and neck. Not much problem with the abdominal area, very little pain, even though I had hernia repair also. Better to walk and sit up as much as possible. Strictly on liquids, jello, water, crystal light, popsicles. Popsicles are my lifesaver. I like using the water bottles with sipping top, helps me sip on the water all day. Not too bad of nausea, just a little when I have eaten something too fast. Can't wait to get rid of the pain in my neck. I would suggest to have a slanted orthopedic pillow to sleep on as well as a neck pillow, something I didn't think of but I am very happy with them now. Pain medication tastes the pits, but it does it's job, however makes me very sleepy. Trying to do without it until night time. I found if I sip it slowly with a sip of water I can get it down easier. Where's the cherry flavor when you need it? Got to lay down. Alls well!:cry

I'm home and the most pain I feel is in my neck and shoulder. Been using Ben Gay strips and heat and cold pads. Helps some what. Wasn't prepared for pain in shoulder and neck. Not much problem with the abdominal area, very little pain, even though I had hernia repair also. Better to walk and sit up as much as possible. Strictly on liquids, jello, water, crystal light, popsicles. Popsicles are my lifesaver. I like using the water bottles with sipping top, helps me sip on the water all day. Not too bad of nausea, just a little when I have eaten something too fast. Can't wait to get rid of the pain in my neck. I would suggest to have a slanted orthopedic pillow to sleep on as well as a neck pillow, something I didn't think of but I am very happy with them now. Pain medication tastes the pits, but it does it's job, however makes me very sleepy. Trying to do without it until night time. I found if I sip it slowly with a sip of water I can get it down easier. Where's the cherry flavor when you need it? Got to lay down. Alls well!:cry

Thank you this pain has brought me to some tears, at least now I know that this is part of the surgery. What causes the pain, do you know?

Just got banded and this is my second day of recovery. Not too bad! I am having pain in my neck and shoulder. A place I never thought I would feel pain, I thought more would come from the abdominal but the pain in my shoulder and neck are worse. I've been sleeping propped up and that has helped, might be something you will want to add on your list is to get a slanted othopedic pillow. This really does help because pillows give to much. Also used Ben Gay joint and pain strips. This has helped to relieve some of the pain. I also have one of those neck pillows that vibrates, big help especially when you need some sleep. I am up walking slowly but surely, no problem with the walking. It helps to walk and helps rid you of gas. My head neck and throat area still hurts but seems to be a little better. Any suggestions? My husband has been trying to massage my shoulder. I think I will get one of those hand vibrators. Like I said the Ben Gay patches have helped me to sleep. I am strictly on popsicles, water, and occasional jello. I found that the water bottles with the sip tops work the best to keep sipping on water. Had a little trouble with keeping some of the jello and popsicle down but not much. I probably ate them too fast.Thanks heavens for the sugar free popsicles. Not really hungry yet, just want the shoulder pain to leave. The more I sit up and walk the more it seems to help. When do you think this shoulder and neck pain will let up? Vickie

I just returned home yesterday. I have been having quite a bit of pain in my neck and left shoulder, not sure what that's from. My son got me some of those Ben gay pads and a heating pad it's been helping some. I move slow but I am making myself get up and down to walk a little. I am pretty much living on jello and popsicles. I have kept most of it down but struggled a couple of times. It's hard getting my liquid medicine down but it sure helps with some of the pain. I don't feel the pain so much from the surgery as I do from the pain in my shoulder and neck. I've tried lots of pillows, but my husband is going to get me one of those slanted type of foam pillows to see if that helps. I couldn't sleep in the bed last night and found it better if I slept on the lounger chair. It helped me so much more. Considering this has only been my second day since surgery I feel I am doing fairly well. Have any of you guys dealt with the should and neck pain thing? It's pretty bad. I am officially banded now. I am trying to get liquids down me, I keep trying to sip but it's not easy getting all the ounces they want you to get in. Anyone got any suggestions? Does popsicles count as water in take, because I seem to handle the sugar free popsicles better than anything els. I am surprised I am able to move around as much as I can, especially since I had the hernia operated on as well. Dr. Enoch's says that he didn't have to do as much repair as he originally thought he would be doing on the hernia. He stictched it up and wrapped it, then banded me. I havent felt hungry which is a blessing, but I probably need to be taking in more. I kind have just been going with what my body feels like handling. Does that sound normal? Hopefully in a week or so I will have a lot of this shoulder and neck pain over with. I am trying to sit up more than lay down. Thanks all of you, got to rest. Vickie

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Those questions are exactly what I've been asking myself. I hope its just a momentary melt down. I seem to be doing better this morning, but I still feel different. I will check out the threads you recommended. Thanks Vickie

Help seem to be going through some type of anxiety attack, not normal for me. Very emotional and shaky. Feel almost physically ill but I am not. Needed food! Here it's been over a year waiting now the time is here and I became an emotional wreck today and didn't know why I was crying. Can't explain what's going on with me.

vericks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 55 Posts: 27 Help again please Okay I need help! Today I met with my doctor to sign all the papers etc. I did just fine, no worries! All of a sudden about 5:00 my emotions seem to get the best of me. I became agitated and couldn't understand why, nothing had happened to get me upset. A couple of hours later, my husband and I went out and I started getting severe shaking and started crying at the movie theater, it was not a sad movie or mushy. It was a espionage type movie. I began to feel faint and tense. It was like I lost control of myself. I've also been having a reoccurring nightmare the last couple of nights (I rarely have nightmares especially reocurring ones). It's like all of a sudden I am having a panic attack. I don't usually react this way. I started getting stomach pains. What is going on? Did anyone else experience these type of things? What can I do? Help Vickie

Okay I need help! Today I met with my doctor to sign all the papers etc. I did just fine, no worries! All of a sudden about 5:00 my emotions seem to get the best of me. I became agitated and couldn't understand why, nothing had happened to get me upset. A couple of hours later, my husband and I went out and I started getting severe shaking and started crying at the movie theater, it was not a sad movie or mushy. It was a espionage type movie. I began to feel faint and tense. It was like I lost control of myself. I've also been having a reoccurring nightmare the last couple of nights (I rarely have nightmares especially reocurring ones). It's like all of a sudden I am having a panic attack. I don't usually react this way. I started getting stomach pains. What is going on? Did anyone else experience these type of things? What can I do? Help Vickie:confused:

Yay, I'll mention you among my prayers. I hope by the end of the surgery we both can say all is well and we are on the road to recovery. Good Luck Bandmate! Vickie

Thanks for all the info, especially the site that suggests items needed after post op, most helpful!. I am nervous but excited, so much to do never enough time! Vickie:omg:

Don't give up, UHC seems to be difficult when it comes to approvals. Appeal and reappeal. So Sorry I feel your pain! vickie

Yay! Such great responses, I will buy chicken broth, jello, and Boost. Uhmmm does the jello need to be sugar free? Thanks

It seems like it has taken forever to finally get all the paper work needed for United Health insurance, but I have been given the okay for a sugery date, May 9, 2006. This is it!:clap2: No turning back. Hurray! I am hoping that this will lead me on many roads to a successful weight loss future. Sometimes I have wondered if this surgery was meant for me with all the delays. I have had a lot of roadblocks along the way. I am grateful my insurance, who gave the go ahead. I hope I will continue that gratitude after the surgery. I don't like a lot of pain, (like who does), but I have a pretty good tolerance of pain. The forum has been such a help in helping me be informed. I'm sure I will have to pester everyone after the surgery as well. Just think a hiatal hernia repaired and smaller stomach pouch…the wonders of it all! Won't it be nice when someday I could say, I have a loss of 100 pounds…pinch me I'm dreaming!

It seems like it has taken forever to finally get all the paper work needed for United Health insurance, but I have been given the okay for a sugery date, May 9, 2006. This is it!:clap2: No turning back. Hurray! I am hoping that this will lead me on many roads to a successful weight loss future. Sometimes I have wondered if this surgery was meant for me with all the delays. I have had a lot of roadblocks along the way. I am grateful my insurance, who gave the go ahead. I hope I will continue that gratitude after the surgery. I don't like a lot of pain, (like who does), but I have a pretty good tolerance of pain. The forum has been such a help in helping me be informed. I'm sure I will have to pester everyone after the surgery as well. Just think a hiatal hernia repaired and smaller stomach pouch…the wonders of it all! Won't it be nice when someday I could say, I have a loss of 100 pounds…pinch me I'm dreaming!

Thanks Melissa, Do you know if the Carnation Advance Edge Zero Sugar Carbs would be okay? I like them and they are easy for me to use on the go, just pour from the packets, also I have some Atkins drinks. Would that be the protein I need or do I really need to get some type of protein powder to add into something. What kind of drinks do you put the powder in?

This is a great idea. I'm Vickie and I get banded on May 9 this year. My husband is Ron. We are not born North Carolinians but we love it and hope to stay. We are of the fifties generation, the baby boomers. I am a mother of five sons, all grown now, my youngest is 21. I live in Cary, NC. I am presently staying at home, but will probably start looking for a job after the surgery. My husband and I have been married for 32 years, 33 this May. I have a grandaughter and grandson. Of course they are wonderful! It's true it's much more fun being grandparents! I have no stats but look forward to putting some down as soon as the band is in place. I have worked on getting this banding in place for almost a year. Now I look forward to the results.

Wavydaby, I am having my surgery May 9. I also have a fairly large Hiatal Hernia and my surgeon plans to repair it at the same time I get my band on. It will take me a few days to recover, but if you send me a reminder I will let you know how it goes. I'm not to thrilled about the Hernia either because my doc says it will mean a longer recovery time. They say the smaller the hernia the better. I never had any symptoms either. Vickie

Hello Everyone, Just thought I would let you know I finally have a surgery date for May 9. Wasn't given much notice, paper work again but at least the day is finally here. I've been reading things about foods to eat afterwards, etc. Is there anything specifically that you would advise I know or do before the surgery to be better prepared? Thanks for all your encouragement. Remember me in your prayers. Thanks, Soon to be a bandster Vickie

That guidance I will seek, thank you Jack

Hey babyjane, It sounds like you and I will be going through this banding around the same time. It would be nice to have someone to share new experiences with. I have so appreciated all the comments and reassurance that the Over 50 bandsters have contributed. The neonatal nurse's comments were very explicit and it was nice to hear some potential challenges we might have compared to our younger bandsters, who of course we support and admire as well. Still waiting for feedback on my insurance clearance.

Thank you to those that are sending messages of encouragement. I really needed to feel positive and this is helping me to focus on the right things.