tamthetex

Hey I love the idea of someone who has walked through where I am to talk with. I was banded on Nov. 20th and am doing "all right" I have lost 41 pounds since surgery, but feel like most of it is from sheer will power. I know that I eat a lot less than I did before surgery, but most of the time feel it is from choosing to stop. Something I could not do before. I for sure can and do eat more than one cup of food at a meal. I go for my second fill on Thursday. Anyways, enough for now. I look forward to connecting with someone who can answer questions and give the hard advice!

I had the same problem, only mine were like burns with blisters and everything. It was a lot of horrible itching. The only thing that worked was taking the bandages off and pulling up my shirt and letting air get to the rash/burns. For some people itch cream worked but for me liquid benadryl was the only thing that helped. Good luck!

I agree, we got the surgery to help us with portion control, not to always be denying ourselves. I would suggest putting a couple of bites of what you want on a plate and then MOVE AWAY from the food table! It is very dangerous to stand near the food table! Then keep yourself busy with the party! I did this at Christmas parties and it was great. I got to have a little bit, didn't feel deprived and didn't feel guilty!! You can do it!! Seminar July 2008 Surgery Nov. 2008 Pre-op weight: 280 Weight now: 249

As far I could tell, it was gas pain. I had it for about a week, on and off, not all the time. As most people say the more you walk the faster the gas will go! Good luck

This post is such a revelation for me! I have not been too secretive about my surgery, banded on Nov. 20th. I don't live near any of my family but when they saw me at Christmas, down 25 pounds they were all very encouraging and supportive. However, my closest friends whom I work with day in and day out couldn't be less interested. I don't talk about my surgery or weight loss unless they bring it up. Both of my good friends started weight watchers while I was preparing to do my surgery, neither of them more than about 20lbs over weight. And they have both done great losing weight and meet their goals. They constantly praise one another, share recipes and talk about what they are doing that works. But if I chime in it's like the conversation completely dies. I feel like they are looking at me like I am cheating. And every time we eat, we usually have at least one meal together a day. They will comment like, oh don't something stuck, or aren't you full yet? It's hard but I feel like they are jealous!! They are neither one over weight at all. Can't people be happy we are at least doing something about our weight and health!! Keep up the good work everyone!! One day closer to the new me!!

Sorry Kutach I just had my post op visit with my Dr. yesterday and asked him specifically about beer! He said NO WAY! It's the carbonation, like everyone else said. He said wine or other stuff, ok, but just watch the calories!! Have fun at your party!!

Ok I no longer feel like a crazy person! I had the rash, the itching, the blistering the whole nine yards! I called my Dr. and they said maybe I was allergic to the strips and on day 7 post op they said to take the steri strips off. Once I did that it started to heal up. The blisters dried up and the skin starting pealing. I still itch some and my stomach is discolored but only where the strips where. You should definetly ask your Dr. how soon you can get the strips off because nothing else helped me. Good Luck!!:tt1:

I was banded on Nov. 20th and had not been hungry at all. I could barely get in all me liquids in the day. I started on mushy foods last week and doing great. Just today I starting feeling hungry. But it was like I would eat and then about 4 to 5 hours later I would start to get hungry. I haven't really been too discouraged because I am not eating much at all and so getting hungry 4 or 5 hours later seems like it would be normal. Is this right? Or am I crazy? I go for a fill on Dec. 16th and I think I can probably survive until then. Good Luck!!

I was also banded on Nov. 20th. I stopped drinking Dr. Pepper and sodas, but was really not able to completely cut out the coffee. So I do recommend that you call your Dr. Mine was fine with me having a cup or two of coffee a day, as long as I don't add sugar or cream! I am just now starting to get hungry again! Good Luck!!

I am so excited to read this! I was banded on Nov. 20th and for some reason thought I would NEVER get to eat Popcorn again! I love popcorn and once I go for my follow up visit and first fill I will try it, in moderation! Thank you for the information!!

I have had my surgery, on Nov. 20th. I have lost 13 pounds. I don't have just protein shakes, per say. I usually make mine in a smoothie with fresh fruit, lowfat yogurt, and orange juice for sweetner. Because I am on the mushy phase, so I am now having potatoes, mushy vegetables and so forth.

I am newly banded since Nov. 20th and all though I have not been hungry at all, I am drinking the shakes with protein in them and also now adding mushy foods to my diet. However all my friends keep expressing concern over how little I eat, saying it can't be healthy and that this seems very unhealthy for me. I am also taking a multi vitamin daily. Am I getting enough nutrition? And what can I say to my friends who are constantly expressing concern over the small amounts I am eating? I feel great and have energy!:cursing:

Hi I was banded on Nov. 20th, I know one week before Thanksgiving! My surgeon was Dr. B. in Dallas and he is amazing. So far everything is going GREAT! I have not been sick or in pain. I did have an allergic reaction to the bandages so I itched like crazy but that has almost completely cleared up. I started adding mushy foods to my diet yesterday and it's been a nice change of pace. I still have not felt hungry at all, I think that is a miracle! I look forward to getting to know others walking through this amazing journey! Tammy