RedBone Creole

I had my surgery on October 1st and everything is going great so far. Only thing is I had no idea how often I drop things on the floor and have to pick it up - just so painful.

LOL!

I know. As long as you bend and squat with your legs & knees there is no strain.

I'm feeling great too.

5 days post op with a repaired hernia!

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Here here!

I get the same feeling. When I respond to a post

or post a blog I feel people are looking down on me

because I am 5"7 195 & 5 days post op.

At 1st I just wanted to read & not post, but I said to heck wit

it; no on is gonna break my spirit.

I don't have to explain my problems with food to anyone.

Accept me or don't, either way I will drop this weight!

Good luck to everyone!!!

I too had a hernia repaired.

Try sm walks. I know it sounds odd but it helped me.

Take very deep breaths & breathe out, that too helps!

Remember your stomach is empty & you don't want to vomit.

Do not take any medications other than the liquid Tylenol.

They will mk you sick or you can become dependent on them.

I'm no Dr. But, 5 days post op, & feeling great; don't take any chances.

Tough it out, you will be fine, it's too early to panic.

how are you feeling?

I feel great & am ready to drop these 12s & put on an 8!

I'm day 5 post surgery!

I'm ready to return to wk.

The only reason I am waiting 1 full week is due to the sutures, I don't want them to pop.

Multiply your weight by .37 that's how much protien you need daily along with cardio.

Try Isopure clear drink!

40grams in 1 bottle & no carbs!

Taste like a sports drink.

I was banded Oct 3rd

I'm 5"7 was 195 prior to the surgery.

I'm excited!

I know I will take longer to lose but it's on me not the Lapband!

Don't forget it's a tool not magic!

Keep your protien high & carb low you will see results.

Don't forget to work out too!

Where do you get Isopure and are certain flavors better than others. Also...does it contain soy?

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Actualy its clear so no dairy!

They come about 6-8 flavors.

I purchased 3 @ GNC to taste them for about $4 a bottle.

I went online & found them about $40 for a case of 12.

Drugstore.com has them the cheepest.

Where do you get Isopure and are certain flavors better than others. Also...does it contain soy?

.

Actualy it clear so no dairy!

They come about 6-8 flavors.

I purchased 3 @ GNC to taste them for about $4 a bottle.

I went online & found them about $40 for a case of 12.

Drugstore.com has them the cheepest.

Hang in there it will all be worth it!

It is mind over matter & you going through withdrawl.

Like others have said, it gets easier once you get it out of your system.

Cheating will only prolong your hunger for more...

I found Isopure to be a god send!!!

40 grams of protien & 0 carbs! I love them & I drink 1 a day on my post op diet.

I am on day 4 of being banded and I was surprised chicken broth would enough & it was!

I will not do anything to mess up my procedure. Follow your Drs instructions, you'll see in the long run you will be happy you did!

I agree see your provider. I was rid of my gas pains by day 3 but I walked like a mouse in a cage!

I take small sips & I take deep slow breaths.

I don't know why but I keep coughing & sneezing too.

It realy wierd... I hold my stomach & cough as deep and minimal as possible.

My incisions have some discomfort & I think over time my port will cause pain from what I have read but I feel pretty lucky since I would have to drive 2 hours & go back over the boarder if I experienced any problems...

I'm sure you be fine, stay active!

Walk, walk and walk some more. You might think you can't due to the soreness, but walk anyway. The more you walk, the more gas is expelled. On day 4, I thought...OMG...what have I done to myself? What have I gotten into? I had a mini panic attack and just started walking. At the 3 mile mark, I felt sooooo much better.

I agree, walk every free chance you can get.

I had the procedure done Oct 3rd & I started walking ASAP!

Another great tip to help with pain is very small short sips & swallows!

The less you swallow the less air you swallow & the less pressure you put on your band.

And, the most important that no one has mentioned is breathe!!!

Take in breathes slow as far as you can & then push out as far as you can. This pushes all the all like a vacume.

When you push out you will notice small burps. This is what is causing the pain.

I was told gas medication is not good for you in large quantities because you don't want to grow dependant on them.

I don't take any now & my pain went away by day 3!

Now the only preassure I feel is from my drinking.

And when I start to feel build up I just breathe as deep as I can it it pushed the gar right out!

Amazing? I know!!!

I just got back Sunday from TJ Mexico & I feel great!

I have no regrets & for thousands cheaper, why should I?!

Good luck everyone.

yes, please share Rebone!! I am dying to hear from folks who went to TJ.

I am considerably heavier than you, at 255.. ugh

Having been in your shoes last week I know you have a million questions so feel free to email me!

Redbonela@aol.com!

I feel great 3 days after the procedure & am excited to lose this weight. You will lose you weight faster than me.

I learned 3 important things:walk, sm slow sips, & deep breaths in & out!

Trust me these will mk life so much better!

Good luck

OMG!

I found this amazing drink on 3 of my post op!

Isopure @ GNC

about $5 for 20oz drink

40grams of protien!!!

160 calories

55mg of Calcium

80grams of sodium

45mg of potassium

zero carbs!!!

It comes in different flavors & is refreshing for ur 1st week of post op.

My date is October 29th. I am a self pay and too scared to go to Mexico in case something goes wrong. Having mine local but the cost is So much. I am terrified of being put under and something going wrong. I'm a single Mom and already feeling bad that I wont be able to take my daughter trick or treating.

I am starting at 195 and have a BMI of 33. Would love to chat with someone who is close to my BMI.

Good Luck Everyone.

I am also @ 195, but I am 5"7 & a single parent!

I was banded in TJ Mex this past Sat.

Feel free to ask mr anything...

Redbonela@aol.com

Hi my name is Heidi and I am scheduled for surgery 10/16/09 in Mexico. I am terrified, but I need to get my weight under control. I think this will be a great step, but the waiting is killing me.

I had mine done yesterday in Tijuana & I'm home now resting.

You will be fine.

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I made it through!

I'm home and trying to rest. Can't wait for the gas/air to go away.

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I made it home safe. Surgery was over & I was out of the recovery room into my own hospital room by 3pm. Woke up with gas pains...

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are you in alot of pain? i think thats all i am worried about..and did you get stapled or something else?

I'm doing everything I can to avoid pain.

After every walk I was able to go to the toilet & let some gas out.

I purchased liquid Tylenol & chewed a few anti gas pills.< /p>

I gave birth so I know how the gas pains could be unbareable!

I haven't experienced too much pain yet, just uncomfortable.

Good luck, u will do fine & when it's over u will be happier.

are you in alot of pain? i think thats all i am worried about..and did you get stapled or something else?

I'm doing everything I can to avoid pain.

After every walk I was able to go to the toilet & let some gas out.

I purchased liquid Tylenol & chewed a few anti gas pills.< /p>

I gave birth so I know how the gas pains could be unbareable!

I haven't experienced too much pain yet, just uncomfortable.

Good luck, u will do fine & when it's over u will be happier.

Its official, I am banded!!!

Not too much pain, more discomfort.

I walked, walked, walked as much as possible.

I'll be on liquids for 2 weeks & then mushies.

Can't wait to eat something normal & be full!

wow! good luck redbone!

My surgery date is Oct 19, 2009. I start my liquid diet tomorrow and am beginning to feel panicky about it.

Thanks! I leave in an hour!

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Today is finally the day.....leaving in about one hour for the hospital.Its been a loooooong 6 month wait. I've lost 13 pounds on the liquid diet this past 8 days.......... I am ready to start my new life. it begins at 730 this morning,,,,,,,,,,,,ttl

Yaaa! Good for you!

I go in tomorrow at 10am.

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Hi all October Bandsters,

So, I am one day out and feel great. Took 2 tsp. of lortab elixer and slept all night no problem. Just tylenol today till about 2:30 this afternoon and then had 1 tsp of the lortab.

Sipping on Water all day, Got a green tea from starbucks this afternoon. And I have had a little more than half of a Jello cup.

I am not hungry at all.:thumbup:

Feel really good and looking forward to the mush phase to get more flavor.

dinner tonight will be broth made from beef Better Than Bullion. It has so much more flavor than any of the already made beef or chicken stock i bought.

Congrats to all who just got their band dates. I'll start posting pics soon to show my progress.

Good for you lil mama! You will soon get your fill & be on your way! I'm so excited for you!

I just got a call today and I am Oct 29th!!! Yipee I am so excited I can't wait.

You are not too far from me & around the same age...

You should keep in touch with your progress.

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