Nicole74

So glad to see so many posts! I had a rough day yesterday all day had bad gas pains and sharp pains in my chest barly got anything down yesterday but today, day 5, I am feeling much better,however, have not eat or drank much of anything but water yet. I know thats bad but Im so tired of feeling crappy. Today the hunger is starting the first real hunger Iv had and If I see one more popey's or KFC commercial Im gonna break the TV!!! everywhere I look there is food. One poster talked about her turn to food and I realized today how much food was a comfort to me. I liked to eat and sit in front the tv and eat and I liked hving the option of running through a drive through and getting what I wanted. now I dont have a choice I really cant eat any of that..or my chest might explode and i kinda got 'scared' to the fact that when I dieted in the past I always knew I could eat that if I really wanted but now I really cant..so just wierd feeling today..realizing how much i liked to eat..not rocket science I guess:) im sitting here trying to eat some yogurt and after 2-3 bites I already have that pressure and pain through my chest an shoulder...I would think I could at least eat and drink some by now without pain after a few sips or bite!!

thanks girls, call me a wimp but Im tired of this gas and heavy chest feeling. It almost makes me want to stop drinking at all because its like everytime I drink or eat some soup or take my meds its all heavy in my chest and I get even more gas..and am so uncomfortable..maybe its something I am eating or drinking or maybe too cold or too hot...

Hi murpel. I did do ok ...having some problems..a little more pain and uncomfortableness that I expected and wasnt one of those "ideal" situations but I wasnt a worse case either I would say somewhere in the middle. its been 4 days and today I still have alot of gas pain and am uncomfortable more so than yesterday for some reason but Im trying to keep calm about it and take it day by day.

hey girls, I have been seeing several posts from people who were banded late July, I was banded July 30th and some of you are having a tough time or just seem like you need someone to talk to. It seems like we are all going through the same thing so I am not sure if this will work but starting a thread for us to talk about how we feel, what we are doing and what worked for us. Right now, I am still in discomfort, it comes and go's throughout the day, I had a rough morning but just woke up from a nap and feeling better. I have alot of gas pain today and having a hard time getting down my liquids and protein. I am starting to get hungry today as well and already tired of soup and protein drinks. I feel like if I just had something more with substance It would be better but than again I dont want the pain that will come with it when I still have issues with liquids. I am trying to give it time cause I know it will be better in a week or 2 or maybe even a couple more days. I did take a walk up the block this morning and drank some broth but after that I felt bad and got alot of pressure and gas pain so Im still trying to figure out what the heck Im doing here!! Alright ladies ( and gentlemen) just thought it might help to start here....

Good point, JD, I didnt think about that Iv been mixing my protein shakes with half milk and half water for the extra protein so maybe I need to cut the milk out a little and I have 100% whey power protein Iv been using as well.

Welcome!! This site is awesome! I can never read enough its a constant flow of information. I learned most of what I know about lapband from this site. I just had surgery on Friday and am in the healing process still...let me know if you have any questions!!

I just want to know if anyone has ideas or has had this happen. I am day 4 post op..still having some pain, discomfort and gas especially in the morning and evenings. since surgery I have only been able to get it about 25oz of liquids and 25 grms of potein each day which is only half of what I need to get in. I am really trying to it in but I dont know if Im really swelled still or what but most of the time when I drink I get pain and gas feelings all in my chest and upper stomach I am sipping and trying to do 10z per half hour like my dr. said but I can literally drink enough all day to make the requirements. I did notice I felt dizzy and really tired last night and it is probably because Im not getting enough. I did force myself to take a 1oz shot of protein I got from GNC, there is 15gms of protein in one shot..I had to sip it and hold my nose but I did it. It was so nasty. I cant get much in the morning either..its like once I wake up my stomach takes a while to settle and move the gas around..im sipping on a protein shake now but I have only gotten in about 4 sips in 30 minutes..I hvnt really been hungry either yet, If I do feel hungry its usually just mind hunger after seeing a commercial but the thought of eating does not please me right now. I figured the 1st day or 2 I could get away with this but now on my 4th day I need to get all of this stuff in and I thought I would be able to but I am still having problems. there is still just alot of discomfort. :thumbup: Anyone else have this issue or can give me some advise to get this all in??

Yep, love reading these Nikki's Journey

Thanks everyone!! I would like a July banding group too...how do we start that?? Just start a post?

Thanks for the laugh Nuster!! lol..too funny!! I felt pretty rough this morning still but starting to feel better..I still have that coming and going pain but since you and other people say that they feel it too Im not as worried, I have my follow up appointment on Friday so hopefully it will be gone by than. I started my period this morning so now I have double the pressure and cramps. Im just gonna keep strong an sip sip sip!!

I had surgery on Friday morning and had to stay overnight, I think total I walked about 5x just to the bathroom and than up the hall. I packed an overnight bag with a comfy tee, elastic shorts and a sports bra but to be honest I never touched my suitcase. I stayed in the hospital gown the whole time, partly because I had a lot of discomfort and just didnt feel like getting dressed until I left. I took a dark colored tee and didnt even wear a bra on the way home...its probably gonna depend on how much pain you are in that decides what you want to wear or change into. They gave me a larger hospital gown so it gave plenty of coverage. Good luck and just bring some comfy easy to put on and off clothing!

Hi Stacy, I was banded on Friday the 30th and still having discomfort and pain, I have a 2 yr old as well and I know what you mean it is hard taking care of them, luckily my husband was here all weekend to help since I had surgery on a friday but he went back to work today and I ended up calling my mom to come get my son at 830am this morning. I am really bad in the morning no to mention I started my period so I got a double whammo! I am just trying to take it day by day and trying to get protein and liquid in but its hard...hang in there and if you want to talk get in touch with me!!

Hi, I was banded on Friday 30 Jul. I am experiencing a pain about 8 to 10 inches above my navel. I would describe it as it being in the middle of my breast bone and it comes in waves and then it goes away. I'm thinking it maybe gas pains but not really sure? It almost feels like the band maybe cause it gets worse after I sip on liquids.I have gas in my shoulders and stomach and chest and I can deal with that along with the incesion discomfort but this wave of pain in my breast bone area really hurts I might get it every few minutes than it will stop for a while than come back again. Any ideas? I am also having a hard time getting all my liquids in. the dr. has me on full liquids for the next 2 weeks. I am really only stomach just water and sugar free koolaid right now. I tried some yogurt earlier and I got some sharp pains in my stomach and chest so I stopped. Thanks for any suggestions just trying to feel better !! I just want to know everything I am feeling is normal..I definitly dont feel like I can be very active at all as of today..I am walking around my house and have passed some gas today but not much. My pain is worse once I get up from a lying position and start moving

Hi Cashmere. I had surgery yesterday too and am in alot of pain as well. I got discharged at 10am this morning, I feel better than I did yesterday and last night. Last night was really bad..I wasnt expecting as much pain and discomfort. I feel like I have a huge ball in stomach and chest and I get waves of pain that make feel like I could get sick. I just hope it goes away soon,Iv been taking gas x and trying to get in my liquids today....but my chest hurts when I drink even sips so Iv been taking it really slow. Let me know if you want to chat since we are on the same schedule.

awesome you have the same date Lisa! Please let me know how you do lets stay in touch since we will be going through the same thing..I didnt have to do any pre diet I actually just had sushi for dinner...but I bet it does help not to eat much a day or 2 before..

Thanks ladies...walk, gas x and dont look back:) Got it!!

Finally the day is here...Looking for any last minute suggestions or things that worked for you surgery day or that you wish you would have done! Let me know!! Thanks all love this site!

Well the day is here!! I cannot believe its tomorrow. I now am starting to get nervous and scared about being put under and not knowing how much pain I will have or how I will do, but there is no turning back now!! but Iv been getting alot of support lately from people on here and friends that have had it done. I cannot wait to have it over with and come on here and post my aftermath story:) :cursing:

Thanks Denise I only have 1 more day till surgery!! I cannot believe it but reading how most people's experience with the surgery is pretty good with limited pain It makes me feel much better. I am a little worried about "going under" since I never have before but hopefully that will be nothing as well.

Im so happy to read so many good experiences!! Thank you Meri,I know you will be there for me...Thanks everyone!! I do love this site!

Congrats!! I get banded Friday and am very nervous..I hope I dont have too much pain!! thanks for sharing your experience!

Wow...im being banded on Friday and I sure hope my experience is like yours...although I hope I feel it a little so I dont want to eat:) congrats and glad you had such an easy surgery!!

Thanks everyone for your posts...I loved reading them all and it did help me, I like to hear that there are so many positive experiences and only a few painful ones!!! Hopefully mine will be the same! only 3 days till surgery!

Thanks Ladies!!!:bolt:

Next week at this time I will be banded!!! Everyday I feel or see something that reminds me of why I am having this surgery I guess you could say my "A HA!" or "Wakeup" moments. Today I was at outback steakhouse with my son and husband and we had a gift card so I figured we might as well use it cause I wont be able to use it in a while, anyway, after squeezing into the booth I just could not stop sweating!! I know its been 100 degrees out lately but no one else appeared to be sweating...than like I usually do I dropped food on my white shirt. I was thinking that the reason I keep dropping food is not because I am simply a messy eater but for one I eat too fast and done take the time take small portions on my fork and rush it in my mouth and two Im squeezed into a booth and cannot lean forward enough because of my stomach stops me...This was yet another Wakeup moment.. yesterday at this time I was freakin out because I heard about someone's bad lapband experience and today I dont care about the negative I need to stay positive...for those of you have are thinking, or in the process of being banded or have been banded I started a blog to track my honest and personal thoughts and feelings..I want people to know they are not alone in the journey....http://nikkijourney.blogspot.com/:smile2: