Sarah8714

Glad you all are doing well! I was banded on May 15th. :rolleyes2:

Ditto for me!! It is the adhesive from the bigger bandages over the steri-strips. I called my doctor and he said to have the 4 laprascopic area steri's stay on for a week and the longer one to keep on as long as possible. I used baby oil on a cotton ball to get all excess adhesive off. Good luck!!

I am in the Houston area and self-pay. I paid $13,500 with free fills for life and free nutrition and personal training for 1 year.

I was banded on 5/15 and went back to work on 5/20 with 15lb lift restriction. I work in a very busy dept (ER) and wish I had time to take off 2 weeks. I am wiped out after a 12 hour shift, also it is hard to ALWAYS ask someone for assistance on the simplest of things like reposition a pt in bed. If you have the time take 2 weeks!!!

How are everyone doing?? Just trying to get the thread started....

I was having the same trouble too. I called the doctor and they said it was from eating too fast or fluids too cold. Says it is spasms around the band? Was told to SLOW down on eating and drinking....

I was banded on the 15th and went back to work on Tuesday. Wished that I would have taken more days off but tonight has not been as bad other than I am having trouble with the 15lb weight lift restriction. :blushing:

I totally agree... How fashionable is it when you cant get in and out of your clothes without an instruction manual. I wear scrubs to work :thumbs_up:

I could have written this myself! I think I might do the same too, the list looks great. Do you feel better getting it all out?

Its time to plan the next group meeting/event. Anyone have any ideas?? I figured this coming weekend is out due to Memorial day weekend and all. Anyone have any ideas? I am open and would love to meet up again!:confused_smile:

I could have sent this post myself today. I am craving flavor and to actually chew food. I went to the doctor on Monday for more protein powder and a work release and the nurse said that if I wasn't getting satisfied with soups is to make some instant mash potatoes. It took me 3 days to eat 1 pouch of mash potatoes. I added some homemade salsa on top tonight. It is definetly different feelings than any other diets I have been on. Usually I am famished and want quantity. I do have trouble with coping reflex of wanting to stuff my face when being upset!!

I would put a complaint into the Texas board of medical examiners. No patient should be treated that way. I would write a letter to the Hospital board and (cc) several other big wigs there. Even if they thought you were pain seeking your lab work met criteria for you to be admitted, right? Good Luck. PM if you have any questions.

I was wondering if anyone has where it says how much liquids to consume? I am on my full liquid diet which is 3 - 6oz protein shakes and 3 other meals which can be sugar free pudding, 1 serving soup, sugar free instant breakfast. I barely can meet the minimum requirements of that. Any words of wisdom? My sheet just says to take small sips 30 min before or after meals.

Congrats! How are you doing today?

Journeylite offers a self pay program for $13,500 right now which includes 1 year followup care with monthly appts with him, access to a licensed nutrionist, counselor, and trainer free. Plus Lifetime fills are FREE at Journeylite. My sister and mother live off of Louetta, so I am in your area all the time. What pre-op tests do you have to do?

Thanks for the replies. I actually went out for a few hours yesterday to DH company picnic. It wasnt so hard not to eat but standing around and not picking up Andy was the hardest. Today he wants to venture out to Toys R Us for a baby pool. Had a lot of gas last night too. Still no BM since the bowel prep for surgery, is that common??

I just called in my prescription for a refill of my Lortab elixir! I cant believe the pain is so bad. It is more pain than gas. The 1st day was terrible, I thought it was awful. Friday was a little better but still very sore plus I was in a car wreck on Monday and still sore from that. My 21month old wants me to pick him up and play which is hard not to do. Luckily, DH is very supportive and attentive to him. I just had my 1st full liquid! I wanted my protein shake.... I love them :woot: I am scheduled to go back to work on Tuesday?? I dont know about that one... I get to do dressing care today and take a shower! Simple joys

I hope your seminar went well today. Dr. Spivak is very highly regarded. If Journeylite did not have such a good offer and I like Dr. Collier, he would have been my next choice. Where in Houston are you?

I was banded on the 15th. I am very sore on the left side. Near the portacath site. My neck hurts from all the improper getting out of bed. I have been taking the Lortab elixir around the clock but the gas-x strips seem to be helping. I have that heaviness/fullness feeling in my chest after eating a few bits of sugar free jello or broth. I hope this improves.

Where is everyone, any updates????

I am a May 15th bandster too. I am VERY nervous. We can take this journey together!!

I am sorry to hear about the abscess. I would call Dr. Collier in the morning and let him know what is going on. He may want to look at it and go from there. Did they open it up and is it draining well? Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

I am getting very nervous all of a sudden. More people are starting to know what I am doing and decided not to keep it a big secret but noted spreading it around in the newspaper. Did well on the pre-op diet while I was off of work besides eating at Pappadeaux for Mother's Day and having a few bites of mashed potatoes and creme brulee. Will be a busy week...

I am getting very nervous all of a sudden. More people are starting to know what I am doing and decided not to keep it a big secret but noted spreading it around in the newspaper. Did well on the pre-op diet while I was off of work besides eating at Pappadeaux for Mother's Day and having a few bites of mashed potatoes and creme brulee. Will be a busy week...

I agree with tapshoes about low self esteem. If she states that she was comfortable as you being the "fat" person in the relationship it sounds like she is insecure with her own body. She was probably more comfortable around you since ya'll were apples and oranges. Now you two are both going to be apples. I applaud her for telling you her true feelings, it is a bump in the road of your friendship. The ball is now in your court.