JennBee316

I was banded March 31 and had HORRIBLE gas pain for three weeks. I also was in so much pain I didn't drink nearly enough and ended up with an INSANELY painful urinary tract infection. The best thing for the gas pain is lots of walking, even if you don't feel like it, lay on the side that hurts with the heating pad on the pain. Don't be afraid to take pain meds if you were prescribed them, or ibuprofen at the very least to reduce inflammation. Gas X really didn't do much for me. I'm now 4 weeks post op and feeling great. I have lost 30lbs since I started my pre-op diet a week before surgery. I'm exercising daily and eating a WHOLE lot less than I ever thought possible. 1/2 cup of food 3 times a day and I'm good. You'll get there!

My name is Jenn and I will be Banded on March 31, 2010. I just found out this week that my insurance approved the surgery when the surgeon's office called to set the date. I'm going through a whole range of emotions, but I am certain this is the right thing for me. I'm a 34 year old, high school journalism teacher. I'm four classes away from having my master's degree in guidance counseling, and will be pursuing a job as a counselor next year. I'm single and no children, but I am the proud mama to a 3 year old Bassador (Basset Hound/Lab mix) named Earnee.