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Hey there- i was banded the same day! I feel pretty good with the exception of "gas"- need to burp all the time. also have a little bleeding around the port site inscision??? do you have this? it worries me a little....called the on call dr. and he said to just put some sterile gauze on it....so i did. but oh my!!! anyway, i find it hard to tell if what i feel is hunger or gas. I feel, what i suppose is the band, when i roll to my side from laying on my back or when i first sit up....do yall feel this???? keep me posted on your progress etc.!!! good luck to you both. take care, Leslie
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I am freaking out a little bit. My port site inscision is bleeding a little...... called the "on call" dr. for the weekend and he said to just put some antibiotic ointment on it and some sterile gauze. I have done that, but Im still nervous. Did anyone else experience this.....Im sure I am over reacting, but Oh my goodness, just have never been through anything like this before. thanks for any advice, encouragement, etc. thanks, Leslie
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Well- today is Saturday- was banded on Wed. the 14th. today i feel pretty good, just still feel like belching/causes pressure in my chest ......is this normal????? trying to drink all my protein and water etc. etc. going for 3 twenty minute walks a day.....i feel like things are going well. Just feel unsure at this point...not doubting my decision, but just unsure if I am doing it right. (does that make sense)? I have lost 4 pounds since wednesday. I am thankful for this website so I can come get advice and support. thanks so much
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Well- today is Saturday- was banded on Wed. the 14th. today i feel pretty good, just still feel like belching/causes pressure in my chest ......is this normal????? trying to drink all my protein and water etc. etc. going for 3 twenty minute walks a day.....i feel like things are going well. Just feel unsure at this point...not doubting my decision, but just unsure if I am doing it right. (does that make sense)? I have lost 4 pounds since wednesday. :wink2: I am thankful for this website so I can come get advice and support. thanks so much
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Good for you!!! I was just banded on Oct. 14. You have to do it for you and no one else. Your health and well being are most important. All others will come around when they see how happy and healthy you are. keep us posted!!! take care!! Leslie
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im trying to get the ticker thing working??? I created one, copy/pasted it into my signature....don't know if it is working? any help....I know Band Groupie has posted this somewhere..... thanks, Leslie
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Thanks!!!!
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I am day three post op too. I think we have talked on another blog, but I totally understand what you are saying. Today i felt really weak. I don't think I was getting enough protein in or something. Tomorrow I am going to try a different tactic with all the liquids, broths etc. Keep in touch. talk to you soon. Leslie
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I just went for my third walk of the day...15 to 20min. at a time. I am having trouble getting all the protein in...i think thats why i was so weak today. Im gonna try a different tactic tomorrow. I keep feeling like burping...i guess thats all the gas. I haven't had any pain medicine at all today, but I think I will take some this evening before bed. I will keep you posted.
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October 2009 Surgery Date?
questions09 replied to Daria77's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
you can do it NJLIZ!!! hang in there. The pre-op diet is tough, but you can do it. The post op diet is hard for me at this momment, but i can do it. We have made the right, healthy decision for the rest of our lives. Keep on Keeping on!!!!! talk to you soon.:thumbdown: -
Thanks so much!!! I called the doc and they said to go ahead and start with protein supplements. I started drinking one and feel a bit better. I look forward to feeling a bit better each day.....and get further away from the worry that i have that something is wrong....even though i know there isn't. After all its only been 3 days total (including surgery day). Thank you for all your kind words and support. Im sure I will be back for more advice etc. thanks, Leslie
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October 2009 Surgery Date?
questions09 replied to Daria77's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
hey everyone, I had my surgery on the 14th. I am still sore, and felt very weak today. but was able to start some protein drinks/supplements today - I think that will help. good luck to everyone and let's keep each other motivated and supported!!! talk to you soon. -
hey there- newly banded on wednesday th 14th. i was told to not start my protein supplements till post-op day 4. but I feel really weak. i have put a call in to the dr. to see what i can do. other than that I am having some beef or chicken broth and yogurt.....feel pretty good otherwise. any advice?
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Hey there- I feel really weak today- can't start protein supplements until tomorrow.......how do you feel?
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im trying to get the ticker thing working??? I created one, copy/pasted it into my signature....don't know if it is working? any help....I know Band Groupie has posted this somewhere..... thanks, Leslie
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Well, today is day two. I am pretty sore- especially at the port site/inscision area. Did anyone else experience that? I have been sipping water and walk walk walking! Things seep to be going pretty well though. How are the rest of the October bandsters doing? I also truly appreciate the words of encouragement and advice from those that have been banded. thanks so much....talk to you all soon. :smile2:Leslie
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hey there- congrats on surgery on the 13th. I too have quite a bit of pain especially at the port inscision site. not too much gas pain....keep me posted on how you are doing. good luck!!!! "questions09" / Leslie
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Thanks to you all!!!! we can get through this together for sure. It's great that we have this place to come for support outside of those in our family. my port site is the thing that hurts the most, and the feeling of the need to burp. we shall keep moving ever onward!!! best of luck to you all- i will post again soon. Leslie
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Well, today is day two. I am pretty sore- especially at the port site/inscision area. Did anyone else experience that? I have been sipping water and walk walk walking! Things seep to be going pretty well though. How are the rest of the October bandsters doing? I also truly appreciate the words of encouragement and advice from those that have been banded. thanks so much....talk to you all soon. :smile2:Leslie
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I did have my srugery yesterday. Feeling pretty good, the port site/incision is really sore....did you experience that? 70# lost for you!!! that is awesome!!!! im looking forward to the positive changes that are coming my way!!! talk to you soon
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Thank you!!!! I know it was the absolute best choice i could have made. I am pretty sore today, especially at the port site. Hoping that that is normal. I will keep you posted on my progress. talk to you soon, Leslie
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I had my lap band surgery today!!!! I went in at 10:30, Surgery at noon, and home by 7:00 pm. apparently, I had to spend 3 hours in recovery due to my blood pressure dropping a little low.....they gave me IV fluids and that did the trick. I have some pain, but not too bad right now.....none of the gas pain that i thought i would have.....knock on wood that it all stays the way it is today...... So glad to have joined the bandsters!!! I will keep you posted. love to all:thumbup:
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Thanks for the kind words. 2nd day postop and i am weak and shakey, and sore. Not too bad though. i will keep in touch!!!
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Thank you so much for the kind words. I will keep you posted for sure. Take care of you too. Leslie
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I had my lap band surgery today!!!! I went in at 10:30, Surgery at noon, and home by 7:00 pm. apparently, I had to spend 3 hours in recovery due to my blood pressure dropping a little low.....they gave me IV fluids and that did the trick. I have some pain, but not too bad right now.....none of the gas pain that i thought i would have.....knock on wood that it all stays the way it is today...... So glad to have joined the bandsters!!! I will keep you posted. love to all:thumbup: