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hey guys, 5 days out of surgery and the gas is unbelievable. im on liquids and haven't had a fill yet, but im experiening some sort of reflux. Anyone know what Im talking about. I heard that walking helps to get rid of it, but it aint working. the gas just wont all come out---HELP!!!!. I've even tried gasx strips.:thumbup:

Hi, yep also banded on 8-4. No puree foods yet for me, all liquid with the exception of thinned grits or cream of wheat. it seems that we are about the in start weight and now weight. I think you're ahead one week before me on the fill date. i've walked some every day but not far. I still get tired out but trying to regain where I was before surgery.keep in touch!!

Hi, was I ever nervous. I had already backed out of this surgery at least 3 times. I was so afraid to do it. but even more afraid not to do it. It was health reasons for me. I had no complications in the hospital and was feeling really good. now the gas is taking over and im also sore on the left side. hopefully,this will all pass too. good luck to us!!!

I was bandeed on the 4th. and I have been trying to get in my water too. I am not hungery at all, and its hard to get in the liquids. Im sleeping on both sides as of last night. I haven't been quite as tired and sleepy today as the past couple of days. my Doc said that He didnt see a hernia but I am now experiencing a since of welding up pain that comes and goes in my throat. just started to take prevacid and I sure hope it starts to work soon...LOL. all other pain is about gone!

Hello, I was banded on 8-4-09. I had very little pain after surgery, but I now have this welding since of reflux or something in my throat. any of you having that prob? everything else is doing well.

hey jailin, will you be doing any protein post-op. thats very essential Im told. feel better soon!!:biggrin:

OK here I go. My name is ebony and i am 47 years old. I am married with 3 grown children. I am 5'3" tall and weigh 250 lbs. I too have joint pain, diabetes, and high B/P. I will be banded on August 4th. I am excited,nervous and scared. My doc do not push the pre-op diet, but he said it would be ok if I wanted to do that. I know that doing the pre-op diet helps you to heal and helps the surgeon by reducing the liver. The optifast shakes is what I will start on Tuesday. even 1 week can be helpful. Good luck to all!!!

was it painful? when were you banded, and how much have you lost? glad you're feeling better. I haven't been banded yet, and that sounds scary

sounds like you have it all together. Im having mine in 2 weeks. I hope I can stay as calm as you sound. i'll be starting the protein shakes tomorrow. good luck, and Im sure you'll be fine.

:thumbup::thumbup:yOU REALLY DO LOOK GREAT! THANKS FOR YOUR POSSITIVE INPUT. I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT THIS FOR YEARS. MY CO-WORKER HAD THE BYPASS AND IM GETTING JEOLOUSE. THE LAP BAND IS THE WAY THAT I WANT TO GO, BUT I'VE BEEN SO AFRAID TO DO IT BECAUSE OF ALL OF THE NEGATIVITY THAT COMES ALONG WITH WLS OF ANY KIND. THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR INSPIRATION.

I am searching for some of dr. Bour's band patients. I have started my pre-surgery diet, and getting nervous the closer i get to my surgery date. Com'on, give me some support. Let me know how you made it through these times and what to expect after surgery

That is good news, I'm looking forward to hearing the same thing and getting the same good results once Im banded. Keep it up!

hey kevin, I havent had lap band yet, but looking forward to having it done. I'm looking for buddies too and I would like to hear your story.

Are there any lap banders in or near the Greenville,sc area? I am going to Dr Bour and will be banded in February. I too am getting nervous about having the surgery, but at the same time, I can't wait to start losing and get healthy.