Sammysue78

I have this band, got it in 2006. Right now I have 3cc in it, not enough so hopefully back for a fill soon.

I think it just makes you burp, but I've had a band for a few years and drink 1-2 diet sodas a day, never had a problem. It isn't as if the gas cannot escape or anything.

I'm at 1.2..got .5 for the first one a month ago, and .7 more this afternoon. We'll see how it works when I'm back on solids! SS

I think walking is a good start but really isn't enough, you just don't burn many calories walking. Jogging, lifting weights, swimming, more active stuff works better, or the elliptical is better too. It's a good start though.

I'm six weeks postop, on a full diet, and I have eaten popcorn with no problem. Perhaps it'll be challenging once I've had a fill, but right now it is no problem. SCD

I weigh myself each morning, because I like to know how things are going and that I'm at least not gaining. I know I gain when I'm PMSing, but that's about all. I'd rather know earlier rather than later if I'm not getting enough fluid, am gaining, whatever. And I don't let it determine my day, that's the important thing. It is an indicator of weight, not of worth or anything else.

hmm...I've never heard the "never more than half cup" rule...perhaps 'cause I haven't had a fill yet. I thought most people could safely eat about one cup at a time.

Just curious--I'm about three weeks post surgery and I'm at about 1200 calories per day. What about you? How many do you generally eat? Thanks!:hungry:

It is listed because caffeine is a gastric irritant, much like NSAIDS like aspirin or aleve. It can also increase GERD, I think.

Well, I was banded on 9/11 and I really would not have been able to be up on my feet all day for a week. I was able to do a 20 minute walk at the gym yesterday...I wasn't having a lot of belly pain after five-six days (gas) but some port pain for sure. I stopped taking pain meds (the narcotic ones) after two days, went to the occasional children's ibuprofen (chewable). I think you'll be fine, since you don't have to lift people/etc (like a nursing clinical, I never could have done that). If you could just steal a seat every now and then, and ice your port on breaks (it really helps) you'll be fine. I used my credit card, and am paying it back with scholarship payments I get periodically. Worth every penny. Sammysue

Hi Veronda--I'm a nursing student, and I too am a ways away from work! But I see you're an intern, hopefully that can help with income. I was self-pay and banded on 9/11...I've never spent this much on anything before (except for school, lol) but I figure my health is SO worth it. I'm 27, and I don't want to become diabetic, have cancer, need joint replacements, etc...so I just went ahead and did it. I will be able to pay it off as I'll make a good salary as a nurse practitioner in a couple of years, and you'll do great as a pharmacist. I'd say go for it, but do whatever your gut says to do. sammysue78, seattle, wa

hm..I don't think so. Stomach cancer is caused by other factors (high nitrate diet, etc) not by something around it like a band. Obesity itself is a HUGE risk factor for cancer, so I think weight loss alone lowers your risk of cancer (all kinds) a lot. Even if the lapband did increase your odds, nothing did as much as being obese. Sammysue78

I'll be one next week, hopefully! I take the NCLEX on Tuesday. sammysue78

Mine was the same, I can't imagine being allowed to do solid food after ONE week, that seems REALLY risky to me. Better safe than sorry, I want my band to stay there and not budge a BIT! Sammysue78

Just testing my signature...was trying to add a picture.

Wow, this thread sure got a TON of replies! Always a juicy/difficult/dramatic subject though!

New blog entry, please check it out...also, feel free to e-mail me/ leave a comment on my page about YOUR blog, I'd love to check it out. thanks sammysue78

New blog entry, FYI! sammysue78 Please, send me links to your blog, I'd love to check 'em out. Thanks.

Hi all, I updated my blog today, just in case you wanted to take a peek! Sammysue

Hi all, I was banded on Monday and I still look/feel really gassy..how long until this all goes away? My belly looks much bigger than it actually is, especially up towards the top. I tried to wear jeans today instead of sweats and it was super uncomfortable. What was it like for you? Thanks Sammysue78:D

I'm three days post op and somehow I ended up sleeping on my stomach last night, guess the pain wasn't bothering me at all. Is this bad?

Hi all, see poll below..just curious! Sammysue78

Hi, I'm a 27 year old graduate student in Seattle, recently banded on 9/11/06 and I'd love to chat with other people who are also new to this game. I'd love to talk to people around my age or who are also in school. Thanks! Sammysue78

Just curious..is it mostly slippage, due to overeating or the surgeon not using the pars flaccida technique? How many of you needed removals and DID have their surgeon do the pars flaccida technique (basically, anyone after 2001 probably had the pars flaccida technique)..just curious. sammysue78

Mine is in between my ribcage and belly button, off to the left. And it hurts, damn thing.