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The same thing happened to me, but mine did'nt last that long. Mine was from the tape they use. I used Cortizone cream on my belly and that is a steriod cream. I have also heard of people beinf allergic to the wash they put on your stomach in the operating room. I think its highly unlikly that you are allergic to the band itself. your symptoms would be more internal I would think. Good luck. and try the cream.

Don't feel bad! I had a complete meltdown one day! I had a really bad day at work, and I was straving by the time I got home. I was on my mushies stage at that time, and I was having chili for dinner. I heated up my cup of chili, then I dumped a bunch of cheese on top and some sour cream! oh, but I did'nt stop there! I had a plan to drink water with it in hopes that I could have a second helping of chili! I sat down to my chili, and dam band would not let me have that second helping! boy was I mad, and I just lost it! first I got very angry, then the tears came. So don't beat yourself up, we have all been there. That day I realized that I was mourning my best friend FOOD! so let yourself cry, get angry, I think it's healthy and part of the process of our new lives. Chin up :thumbup: and just think of that size 6 red dress that your going to blow away all your co workers with next christmas season, or about the wonderful new swimsuit you will be wearing this summer! :confused_smile: Were all with you!

hey Tess, I just noticed you are an RN? I forgot to mention that there is alot of mucous in my diarrhea, and sometimes when I feel the need to "pass wind" it is mucous that comes out. :confused_smile: any other suggestion's? thanks a bunch for any input! :thumbup:

Thanks Tess! I caled my surgeon's office this morning and the RN said she did'nt think it was band or surgery related so she pretty much brushed me off and said I probably had caught a virus. She also told me to take some imodium. So I am and if I don't feel better tomorrow then I will go see my regular doctor. If it is this CDIFF virus, does antibiotics cure it?

I was also told NO carbinated beverages. Not only can this cause eroision, but also I was told it can cause your upper pouch (which holds the food that makes you full) to stretch.

this is so true, i was banded on nov.28/08, and i am eating almost anything just making sure i chew ,chew, chew, and what ever i am eating pretty much turns to mush,LOL.:tongue2:

hey everyone, i was banded on nov.28th, and just started soft foods today. I put a small pot roast in the crock pot today with a can of cambells onion soup. when it was cooked i shreded it all up with 2 forks and returned it to the onion soup. took small bites and it went down down real nice! :rolleyes2:

I'm not sure about the rest of your symptom's,but the lower back pain could be your kidney's. Are you drinking enough water? It is very important at this stage to drink your water and not get dehydrated. Hope this help's a bit. :rolleyes2:

Cortazone cream was the only thing that helped my itching, but make sure you don't put it on the actual scars or incisions!!

Today has just been the worst day since I was banded 1 1/2 weeks ago! Since I went back to work on Monday, I have been suffering from the worst backaches. I'm not sure if it's related to the surgery or not, but I have never felt so terrible! I have been happy this far about the amount of food I am eating (on mushies!), I have not been hungry or anything but it just all came to head today. All that was bottled up came out! man did it come out! first as anger, then as tears. Good thing hubby wasn't home,LOL! Bad enough that he happened to call at the wrong time (in between the anger and tears) The poor dog just wanted his dinner, and probably thought I was crazy! And of course all I wanted to do was eat something yummy! I had a plain to eat my cup of chili and smother it in cheese and sour cream, drink water with it so I could maybe eat another helping after that! Well funny because I was still full after that and did'nt want seconds!LOL (thank you band?) Thanks everyone and this forum for letting me vent!

Thanks girls! I am actually looking forward to going back to the gym and working off some steam, literally! maybe some kick boxing classes as well! It's true I find I cry at almost anything now! perhaps a movie or 2 would help.....by myself.....hubby doesn't like the "girly" movies anyway.

Thanks everyone for your support! It really does help! I figured out that I am mourning my best friend...food. I actually came home from work early today because I just couldn't take it anymore. I know it will pass but it's still hard. I just told my hubby to stay clear for a while,lol. I feel better already from reading all of your supportive messages! :tt1:

Thanks Julie! and WOW! looked at your pic's, great work!

Well I'm defintly scared!! maybe i'll just stay on my mushies for a while. :wink_smile:

Thanks Jodi! this is good to know! Congrat's on your weight lose so far! :wink_smile:

Hi everyone, I'm so happy I started eating real food again today, well actually yesterday! I cheated by 1 day. yesterday I had some scrambled eggs, and mashed potatoes. Today I made homemade chili! I ate about 1 cup with some cheese and sour cream. I have a question though....what is slimming? I have heard alot about this, when you eat too much or almost get something stuck. what exactly does it feel like? just want to be prepared. I have not had any problems yet, but did have some gruggling today. thanks for any feed back :thumbup:

Gottcha!! Thanks all for shareing! I know now what I don't want to happen,lol! although i'm sure its going to happen sooner or later :wink_smile:

I'm am so scared of this! I just started mushies, and have been eating really carefully. No one will explain to me what "slimming" is! could someone please tell me what it feels like? Thanks!

Hi everyone, I'm so happy I started eating real food again today, well actually yesterday! I cheated by 1 day. yesterday I had some scrambled eggs, and mashed potatoes. Today I made homemade chili! I ate about 1 cup with some cheese and sour cream. I have a question though....what is slimming? I have heard alot about this, when you eat too much or almost get something stuck. what exactly does it feel like? just want to be prepared. I have not had any problems yet, but did have some gruggling today. thanks for any feed back :thumbup:

Glad to hear you are feeling better! I am 7 days post-op, and wondering the same thing. I can't seem to feel better no matter what I try. My back even hurts! my husband says i'm just whining, but what the #*%$* does he know?! therefore it was really great to hear you are better, it gives me hope.

just say you just had surgery to fix a hernia or something, so you can only eat soup for a couple of weeks. or you could always order something with mashed potatoes, cut your meat, pretend to eat it and hide it under the mashed potatoes,:girl_hug: and then you could actuallt eat a little mashed potatoe at this point, just be careful, little amounts! :thumbup: good luck!

Are you drinking while your eating? if you are, don't! that's my only advice, I am only 1 week post-op, so I haven't hit this road block yet. Good Luck!

I agree, the liquids suck! I was banded last Friday, so i'm 1 week post-op today. I think we aren't feeling much restriction yet because the liquids just go right through our bands. I'm pretty sure when we start eating again :tongue2: we will feel some restriction. Good luck! wishing you success:thumbup: