RubberBandKidd

TQUAD64, I learned from my surgeon that losing a minimum of ten pounds is absolutely necessary, one to shrink your liver, and two that your stomach is lose and not tight or firm. A lose tummy will help in recovery with less pain from what I understand. I guess it makes it easier for the surgeon to move around when doing the procedure. Good luck.

Hello Bandsters, I was banded on Monday November 3, 2008, so it’s been a full week. I can report that I had serous gas pains since Wednesday, but today I feel a lot better, and both ends are working. I still have a little tenderness at the surgery wounds, but no pain. I don’t know if anyone has noticed, but we picked a bad time of the year to get banded. My Birthday is tomorrow, the 11th, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner, good grief. I’ve been on liquids for good month, and I am praying that my Doc puts me on mushy foods this Wednesday. Does anyone have any great ideas for Birthday treat; I can have puddings, Jell-O’s, and yogurts. Oh yes, other question. I see tickers and other info on the blogs, how do you install them? Thanks, and good luck to everyone. RBK.

I was banded on Nov.03, 2008. I have the same issue. The gas can be so painful. I tried using Gas-X, that kinda helps. Like others have said this too should pass. Good luck.

My surgery was on November 3, 2008. I feel for you. But hang in there. Interesting, when I sip on apple juice, or any juice I get a heavy dose of gas, its horrible. Try fat free yogarts and strained soups, like the others have suggested. I found Carnantion Instant Breakfreakfast with skin milk to be great protein supplyment twice a day. Good luck.