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Was it exacerbated by exertion and less on rest? Have you had this before? Did it radiate anywhere - down arms or anything? Its probably a band issue - so see your LB doc, and sorry I don't know your age or anything but any chest pain should be investigated fully - incase it is cardiac. If your LB doc cannot work out what it is and it happens again, then see your GP .

Ephedrine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ephedrine = bad news. You had lap band surgery which will sort your metabolism issue out. I cannot imagine any of us fatties have a "normal" metabolism after years of chowing down, dieting, chowing down, dieting, dieting dieting. I have never heard of this test and sorry to sound like a nay sayer but sounds like a load of tripe. Get a SECOND opinon!!!!

I have only been banded for just under 2 weeks also, and I am not hungry at all. My doc did put some saline in though on the table so that hunger was not an issue for me post-op. Sounds like there are one or two issues for you - and only you will know which - and only if you're being honest with yourself as well. 1) Normal hunger because your band is empty so it is not re-setting your hunger sensors. In which case, hang in there and make sure what you eat is low cal. 2) Head hunger. Us fatties like to eat and its not because we're actually hungry most of the time. If you are "hungry" try to re-evaluate and see if you are actually "pain in my stomach" hungry or if you could go another hour. Also, we get actual hunger triggers if we are dehydrated. If it is number 1) then it will go after a fill, however nothing but fixing your behaviour patterns and emotions will sort out 2)... Hope that helps x

I guess I've not really been that good at sticking with liquid foods and I may pay for it later. I swore that I would adhere to everything he said strictly but then I had a few things and I was okay. I have not had ANY real food, but have had mushies that would not go up a straw. Bad of me and I am starting to worry now. Am on day 12 of post-op anyway so probably not too much point in worrying, can just make sure I stay on mushies for the full four weeks and be a good girl!!:thumbdown:

There is one in the main Post Op section of the main forum http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f178/surgery-day-stories-64287/

Call your doc!

WELCOME Kelly!!!

Great work everyone! To work out how much we lost as a group I need to know the following: PRE-PREOP DIET WEIGHT -Band Groupie - Celtic - Hannah - Sexy Lips - Alleycia 10th of APRIL WEIGH IN - Lulu - Celtic xx

Yup, you just add them down beneath where you type it says Attach Files Valid file extensions: bmp doc gif jpe jpeg jpg mp3 pdf png psd txt zip and click on it and add as many as you like !

Is probably just bruising. When you breathe in, the diaphram presses down on the tummy which is probably feeling a little tender at the moment!! See!

It will help by the fact that it stops you from being hungry. However if you are a habit eater or an emotional eater you will STILL EAT! So you need to find a way to process the emotions that make you want to eat and find something to occupy your time instead of eating. There must be suggestions on here for that sort of thing - I will have a nosey. The Doc said to me there is a lot of fluid and stuff in there from the operation. Jaytee, why NINE? :cool2:

walk walk walk - heat packs - burp.

amen to that sister

For sure Wanna B Band Groupie, Hannah and Sexylips need your pre-preopdiet weight Celtic need your current and your pre-preopdiet. You may want to miss this week as you have just been banded? So maybe you dunno what you weigh. :drool: So far on this journey, the 10 of us have lost a total of 161lb!!!

Oh thank goodness, I don't feel so useless now! hahah

I totally know what you guys mean, i was a MESS!!! All I can say is that you will be fine and come out the otherside wondering what all the fuss was about! :drool: I kept motivated and excited by looking at all the success stories on the site and all the photos under the photo tab - just reinforcing that it's worth the hard work of the pre-op diet and the jitters and that a wonderful life lies ahead!! xx

Of course you can join!! Whats your 10th of April weight though!! x Sexylips, what's your pre-op weight/highest weight?

Oh darling, that's awful. You have done so well weight wise considering you haven't been banded yet!!!!! Take care xx

Originally Posted by murphy5 Murphy here, I had the surgery today.Operation started at 8, :05 and Doctor was finished at 8:45. My oxygen levels wouldn'r stay above 88 so I had to stay a little longer.The nurse gave me ice to chew and I thought the ice ws better than the best Steak anywhere:=). I have no gas and only a littles shoulder pain. if I get up and move around it goes away. Will I get the gas later on? What liquids are safe.i tried some V8 Splash but vomited it back up.Would broth be okay? I was home today by 2:30.The only sorenesS have is right where the incisions are. Thanks in advance for your responses. Murphy Murphy - how much V8 did you take in one mouthful? Remember that even though you have no restriction at the moment and liquid will go through easily that if you have a big chug on it then its like turning a tap on too fast for a sink and the sink will overflow. You should be aiming to sip 1 cup of liquid over 10-20 minutes nice and slow. I wouldn't have any issues with the consistency of V8 juice though - anything that will go up a straw is fine!

I am 2 weeks liquid (anything that will go up straw) then 1 week very mushy then 1 week chunky mushy then solids. Its to stop the pouch getting over filled and pulling on the stiches that are holding your band in place. To be fair though, I am 8 days post op and I have been eating food that wouldn't quite fit up a straw, you just have to be VERY careful with portion sizes so that it doesn't stretch on the stitches. Have a chat with Surgeon anyway if you are worried. xx

I feel like I am doing better with my eating today, had 1/2 cup of soup, a protein shake and 300ml of pureed veges & chicken. This lard has got to be coming off me!!!

SISSY THATS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! You're down 44lb and you were banded same time as me!!!

Yay!! Everyone is doing so awesomely!! The following people please tell me their "pre-preopdiet" weight/highest (so long as highest wasn't a year ago or anything! since we're documenting this part of the weight loss journey!) - BandGroupie - Sissy - Celtic Angel - Mrs Mitch - Thinwithin - Hannah That way I can calculate how much we have all lost so far as a group!!!! Sissy, Celtic and Mrs Mitch we are still waiting on this friday's weight too!!!!!

Nerves are normal, but I found them to be completely unnecessary! The operation and recovery were a breeze, and afterwards you really aren't hungry. Although, today I have had 1 cup orange juice and 1/2 cup of vege Soup and it is now 6.30pm I am feeling hunger pains in my stomach for a bit of food - probably cannot ask for everything!! The pre-op diet, its the doc's choice and designed to shrink the liver to reduce operation risk - sometimes if it is longer than 2 weeks it is an insurance requirement to "prove" that you want it badly enough. Food - you will be able to eat again! Don't stress too much! Personally, if I could pick my perfect last meal it would be sweet and sour pork chinese!!! YUM!!

JayTee, I felt the same - I need my farewell burger, steak, massive loaf of bread... but I can honestly tell you, I couldnt care less now about those things. If I never ate sushi again (which was my absolute favourite) then there would be a bit of grief, but no where near as much as there would have been before. The band makes you permanently not hungry, you don't care. Besides, I am sure you will be able to eat sushi again and waffle... just CHEW CHEW CHEW!!!! Good luck to everyone being banded on Friday the 10th! I will be thinking of you xxx:lol: