heyred1

Don't worry to much with the scale right now. I came home 13 lbs heavier then i went in. It's only because they load you full of fliuds.

I was baned Oct 1st. My port is on the left side about 1 in above my belly button. I hope everyone is doing well.

I think i was more scared about the fill then i was the surgery. lol It was not bad at all. My dr numbed the area first and that's the only thing i felt except for the pressure of him finding the port. My dr layed me on the table with a pillow behind my back. Cleaned the area, numbed it then had me to act as if i were doing cruntches. It took maybe 5 minutes if that long. Good luck.

I was banded on Oct 1, 2009. My first few weeks of banding were great no problems feeling the fullness. Knowing when to stop eating. I was on a roll with loosing weight. I went for a check up with the diatician and the nurse on the 16th. They both were so very please with my progress. I had lost 15 lbs since surgery. Which was like almost 1 lb a day. Keep up the good work i was told. I asked if i could excercise and they said not yet. We'll see what the Dr says when you come to see him on Nov 2nd. (fill ?) Well ever since then i have not lost a pound.:thumbup: I'm doing everything the same as i was previous. Following all the steps to moving to solids. I am allowed to eat 1 - 1 1/2 cups per meal. I don't want to eat to much in fear of getting stuck. I normally measure my meals to 1 cup. Dag on it if i'm not hungry in 2-3 hours.:huggie: So now i'm snacking. I'm eating a piece of chocolate each day. It releives my stress i like to think anyway. I'm at a point of not knowing where to turn. I want to turn to food but thats what got me where i am now. Fat and unhappy.:thumbup: Somebody please help me.:thumbdown:

I also want to join this party. I was banded on Oct 1st. I lost 20 lbs on the pre op diet since surgery i've lost 15 lbs. All which came off the first 2 weeks, I have not lost any weight in a week. It's getting so frustrating to me. Asking why did i do this if i'm not loosing. I think i'm going to take the advice some of you gave about weighing yourself. I weight everyday and it's getting to me. Not seeing the scale move. I'm on soft foods right now. My meals consist of about 1 cup. They tell me i can eat up to 1 1/2 cups but i don't want to in fear i'll gain weight. I have not been released to excersice yet so all i can do is walk. I also am having a problem staying away from sweets. I am a true sweetaholic. Although i only eat 1 peice normally a snack size candy. I know this is not good.:cursing: I eat when i'm stressed and not seeing the scale move is stressing me the HELL out.:cursing: Starting weight 252 Surgery date 232 Today 217

I also use peanut butter with choc whey protein. taste just like a reeses peanut butter cup.

Okiegirl Yes it did. I do believe that's where most of my pain was coming from. The pain meds can stop u up. I had surgery on Thursday the 1st and that following wednesday i awoke with a feeling of having a heart attack from the gas. My Dr immediately told me to stop the Loratab switch to tylenol and take M.O.M. I did that drank a hot cup of tea and later that day i was reading a magazine on the toilet. :thumbup: lmbo. Oh but the pains where gone. And ever since i've taken one dose a day to keep from having that feeling again. Sorry if i've offended anyone but these are the things we endure after having this surgery.

This is to funny. I to have added bananas to my protein drinks. I've made several different ones but u get tired of those. I wanted a new flavor. My dieticians said no fruits. oooopppps sorry. I hope it's not that bad. Can't wait to see what others say.

Hello ladies, I was banded on Oct 1st. For the gas pains i took GasX stripes and milk of Mag. Wonderful think to let it loose. lol As far as feeling back to normal each person is different. I came back to work on the 12th and i've been doing great. Feeling a bit hungry at times but i drink something and it goes away. I lost 20 lbs pre op so far since surgery i've lost an additional 16 lbs. I went to church for the first time since surgery and got soooo many compliments. If felt great. Good luck to all of you. Wr're all in this together. Stay strong it will pass i promise.

Please continue to add your name and date if your not on the list. Great way to keep us informed.:thumbup: Happyloser 10/1 heyred1 10/1 bethany329 10/1 Timmers 10/1 Lindac80 10/1 Marfar7 10/1 Ca7696 10/2 Opus03 10/2 RedboneLA 10/3 ihavehope3 10/3 Viking_girl 10/5 leetie 10/7 Jtreece 10/8 MommyOf1 10/8 Suz-Q 10/9 Noodles 10/9 SharPei 10/13 Guy 10/13 Cshytle 10/13 MoniqueD 10/14 Jenfromtheburg 10/14 ncarreras 10/14 angela677 10/15 Kme 10/15 Nooshie 10/15 munkee'smommy 10/15 Oliverdog 10/16 danyett 10/16 We3601 10/19 Onikenbai 10/19 Thegerm 10/19 Mzcancer 10/20 Soexcited 10/21 erenstar983 10/21 pina3940 10/21 jenrobbar951 TBA HDmama 10/22 Crazychica133 10/26 Idahlem72 10/27 Daria77 10/27 Barley 10/28 4girlfamily 10/29 Tina 10/29

I want to say congrats to all of you that's been banded this month. I too was banded Oct 1st. Smooth recovery except for some gas pain's. Milk of Mag did the trick. I hope everyone is doing well and to those of you still waiting on your date. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during surgery. GO OCTOBER BANDSTERS. My total weight lose to date is 35 lbs. How great is that? I can really tell in my Bra's.lmao the boob are leaveing me. Yikes. Tracie

For those of you that have been banded. Did you experience a burning feeling in your abdomin? I have a really bad burning feeling when i'm up and moving around. When i get up and down is the part that i having problems with. If it weren't for that i would feel great. I'm able to get down 4 oz's per meal. Loratab elixier is the worst tasting med ever. lmbo.

Glad i found this post. I was banded on Oct 1st as well. The pain in my belly is horrible. I'm fine if i'm sitting but once i have to get up oh boy i just dread it. My stomach is yelling at me but i'm not giving in to it at all. Do any of you find it hard to continue to drink? I don't think i'm getting 64 oz's of fliuds in.:smile:

Hello all i'm banded now. Surgery went well. Spent one night in the hospital came home this afernoon. I still have the pain ball inserted. Any suggestions on taking the Loratab Elixer? Its gross ass he**. lol My left side is a bit sore but otherwise i'm good. I hope all those who went the same day as me are doing well.

Linda are you having any pain in your belly? Right around the mid section each time i get up to walk i hurts and burns. I hope nothing is wrong.

Hello all i'm officially banded Iwent in Oct 1st. I'm having some pain when getting up and down on my left side. The loratab is discusting any sugestions on getting it down? I still have my pain ball but it comes out tomorrow so i"ve gotta get this loratab down somehow. My Doc gave my percocet elixer but i couldnt fnd a pharmacy that had it. I hope all the new Oct bandster are doing well.

How many of you have had or planning on having your "last meal". I know it's wrong to do! lol :mad: I am having mine tomorrow evening and i can't wait. I am going to Cheesecake factory with my sisters and a few close friends. :biggrin: Surgery is one week from today pre op starts Wednesday. i can't wait for my new life to begin. I hope everyone has a wonderful experience with starting a new life. Tracie

This is to funny. I was all geeked up to eat all this food on friday at the cheesecake factory. And guess what. I couldn't hardly eat anyrthing. lol I got soooooo full so quick. I did manage to have the spinach and artichoke dip. And the brownie dessert i hate about half of it. I guess that's a good sign of my eating habits. It's been since May that i've been cutting back on my meals. It's just not taking as much anymore to get me full. Just imagine how it will be after surgery. Speaking of the Thursday is the day.:smile2:

LMBO. @ 2flyguys. My sister was just talking about that. She has heard it's fabulous. I plan on having some of her's. I want the chocolate brownie with fudge AND ice cream. lol The dish i normally eat i can't have only because i've agreed to do a study with my Dr that will pay $200. There are certain foods i have to stay away from for 2 weeks prior and lemon is one of them. I love the bistro Pasta that has a lemon based sauce. That's ok. I need the $200 more than i need the pasta anyway. I'm still gone enjoy myself to the fullest. Pre-op diet is very close. Although i've read many ppl have 2 weekk of clear i only have one day which is great for me. Surgery 1 week from today. Tracie

I know in my case insurance took a long time. My surgeon submittee it on Auguest 3rd and i got approval on August 31st. To be honest i called my insurance company once a week to see what was goning on. And then also according to how long the insurance takes will have a lot to do with when surgery will be done. My Dr was scheduling at least 6 weeks out. Good luck and don't be affraid to call the insurance company yourself. I gave my surgeon the authorization number. lol Tracie

I am soooo excited. I will finally start my new life in less than 2 weeks. I've been told by so many "you've lost weight without surgery why are you have it done u can keep goin you've done so good" Has anyone else experienced this? I've lost 20 lbs pre-op Dr's orders. I went yesterday to purchase items i would need post op. Gas-x, Protein drinks, and broth ect.... I wish all the October bandsters good luck and much success. Tracie :biggrin: Indianapolis, in

My date is October 1st. :biggrin:. I can't hardly wait. Tracie

It is so nice to be able to meet ppl who are going thru the same thing with you. @ Lindac80 i also had to loose weight. I've lost 21 lbs. Mu surgery could not have been scheduled if i didn't loose at least 20 lbs. Good luck to you. Stay strong! @Happy loser i went out over the weekend and purchased some protien drinks to try, gas-x, sugar free Jello, broth and my flinestone Vitamins. I'll go out the night before surgey to get a few more things. This is a very exciting time in all our lives. I wish all of you much sucess. We can do it. Tracie

I went to the Dr yesterday and found out i've lost 17 lbs. Psych eval done now i'm waiting on pre-op testing tobe scheduled. Insurance approval will be sent in once all the results are back from the test. I'm prayering to have all this done so that i can be banded sometime in september. Doea anyone have any advice of the items i should have before surgery? I'm single and would like to start getting things i'll need. Although my son will have his permit and can maybe let him drive me to the store. lol He would love that. But really i am looking for any advice as to the things to make my pre/post surgery easier. Thanks so much Tracie

Wow you did great. I can only hope i can move about that fast. lol Pre op is scheduled for Aug 20th and approval has been sent over to my insurance.