msmith73

Hey gratz on your Surgery! I was banded on the 7th. Everyday gets better, and better!

Hey there gratz! I was banded Tuesday. Let me tell you the first week is a bunch of fun (not) lol Everyday does get better - If it wasn't for the gas, and swelling all would be good. It's also been hard for me to not get my mind around the I won't get dehydrated with such little food. Good luck!!! Ps: "What did I do" will enter your mind a whole bunch. Just know it was for the better.

I feel like I am gonna explode. 2 Gas x latter, and little relief. Walking etc... How long does the gas/bloat last on avg?

2 days post op. Had a 8 oz glass of fat free milk, and Protein powder. After I had the first 2-3 sips I got real warm feeling, and very lightheaded. Is this due to having the sugar in the milk? or possible acid kicking back up my esophagus? I have no diabetic issues etc... Have have been on a strict water/broth diet. Any help would be great:redface:

Well I was finally banded yesterday. It was good, but I am sore and pretty swollen. (Alll grama and or spelling is due to liquid pain meds =) 1) how long after surgery (days) did you start feeling better? I feel uninterested in drinking even thou I know I have to. Also, I had that feeling of "what in the hell did I do." I really didn't think that would happen. Must be the pain talking. You can prepare as mush as you like for this change, but trust me I am lost as all get out just thinking about how my life is now changes. Also, I keep stressing about dehydration. I know I need to keep sipping. Thanks, Marc

Just seeing how many we have, and how the effects of weight loss have helped you in the community. People looking at you differently etc??? Promotions?? Looking forward to hearing from you. Marc:thumbup:

Sept 7th!!! Woooo hoooo

Mine was rescheduled twice. Sept 7th is my date. Don't be down. With or without the band your diet, and health is 100% important. The band is just a tool for this whole journey. Good luck!

Well hit some hurdles in my journey. I was delayed due to GERD. I had a scope done, and they saw a small patch of "Barrett's". I have been rescheduled for SEPT 7th. Good news I lost 54 Lbs without the band so far - Might as well just keep moving along!

27th here! Very excited! Good luck to all =)

Delayed till the 27th. They need my slot on the 20th for a patient who's sick. No biggy! Have another week to loose some LBS!

July 20th :biggrin: I consider the band the middle point in my whole trip. Wow, how everything feels so real now after the last 4-5 months of doing what needed to be done.:smile2: I'll keep ya posted!:thumbup:

The only one so far I found over powering in this Protein was the Cherry. Was very, very over powering. I just ordered the Pina colda flavor (tropical). I 100% stand behind this protein.

I am happy that this journey to the middle is about to happen. I should get my surgery date next week. :thumbup:

In this case I'd say - yes :cursing: 10 k cash prize is not worth something blowing up on you later. I think you'd have to be up front, and say you had the band done. Then let the powers to be running the challenge give you a decion.