tinybelle

thanks for the update.. I had my gallbladder out way before the band, so I know it's not that... I think maybe a hiatial hernia? or maybe a slippage. I go to dr on Tuesday, guess I'll see then. Goo luck with the dieting.

what did this turn out to be? I am having that pain.. feels like I need to pop my chest.

what does a slip feel like? I feel like my sternum needs to pop & it does. It hurts some, but feels good at the same time. I have trouble getting some stuff down. so i'm doing liquids for a few days.. but Tuesday is my Birthday. :thumbup:

hay gang, has anybody had issues with pain in the left side, below ribs, but above the port area? I have for a couple of days now. I sorta think I need some "fiber" if you know what I mean. but not sure. I have 2nd fill set for July 16. I can't wait. I keep going up & down by a pound or two every day or so. IT'S REALLY ANNOYING . I've lost a total of 26 or 27 lbs, but I was hoping for more by now. Any help you successful people can give me. I get 50-60 gms of protein. calories are about 1200-1500 most days. no sweets, I exercise 4-6 times a week, 20-30 min. each time. I DON"T GET IT. WHAT COULD I BE DOING WRONG?:help:

i keep telling my self that too. I have been drinking 2 slimfasts a day or 1 slimfast & 1 high protrien shake 2 cups of coffee with sugar free creamer 1 can of cream of whatever soup with a can of skim milk 1 popsicle jello maybe a glass of skim milk. protein water plain water propel water

Thanks Ms Jen. I did measure, & I know my clothes fit now, rather than cut into my gut. I mean total I've lost 15 pounds, that's good. but my friends lost 20+ pounds by now. so i'm trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong or not doing at all. I get 60+ grams of Protein Calories equals about 1100-1400 per day. I also started my period yesterday, so that could contribute to a couple of pounds. i just had higher expectations. My 1st goal is to lose 40 pounds by July 13

mmmm.. I can't wait to eat a salad. We grow our own garden & the lettuce & spinach look gorgeous.. I don't really like tomotoes, but I find myself CRAVING to have a salad with tomatoes. I am also affraid to eat a salad, I guess I have 2 weeks to go before I can have solid foods. Just started mushies THursday. mmmm yogurt, cottge cheese, eggs, oatmeal..... much better than cream of chicken soup. I like shrinking violets too.

who else has been banded on 4/12 or around there & how much weight have you lost? I did 1 month of managed weight loss (Fruits & Veggies & exercise) lost 5 lbs then got approved for lap band & did 1 week of liquids, lost 7 lb. I was banded n 4/12 & have only lost 2 pounds-- in two weeks of being on full liquids???? WHATS UP with THAT???? i really expected to have lost more at this point. Just wondering what others have done.

thanks, I did just that this morning & MD wants to see me tomorrow just to make sure there's no infection.

I was banded 4/12/07 & as I undressed to go to bed I noticed that one of my incisions is not glued together anymore. NOthing is coming out of it. It's just open, I can see the stitches some. What to you think I should do?:help:

ME TOO!!! Banded on 4/12 also. Had my 1st poop yesterday. But having the same gas issues. More now in my back region than anywhere else. Feeling Hungry TOO!!! I think I now know what my DH means when he says " There's more room on the outside than there is on the inside"-- so Let -R-Rip. I have been. ....not so lady like, but certainly feels good. Don't know what to do about that tomorrow at work. Any suggestions?

I was banded on 4/12 & thought all was goin really good. I hadn't exprericenced the bad pain I read about that hits the left shoulder & neck. I was all ready to go back to work on Monday, when all of a sudden Sunday evening I got a pain that wouldn't stop. It hurt my shoulder, neck & my back too. Kept me up most of the night. So I called in one more day to rest some more. ( & try to expell more gas)--privately. Luckily many people I work with have WLS & understand.

My stomach is REALLY sore, is this normal? I think I got up & down too much day of & day after surgery. BUt not having BAD gas pains. Couhing & sneezing some today. OUCH!!

I was banded on 4/12/07. Slept some when I first got home, but dad & step mom came over to visit for a while. Then I slept some more. I would sleep 30 min or so & wake up, go pee & get back in bed. I took plenty of the liquid hydrocodone, my stomach is REAL sore. sipping water only, DH made me some soup, but just can't drink it. Day 2, still taking the pain meds. DH & I went to the store this morning, looking for variety soups that I can have now & other stuff. Getting in & out of the truck is not too bad. But by the evening, I WAS SORE, I think I may have over done the walking, getting in & out of the truck etc. Sore SOre SOre. Day 3, still very sore, not too much gas pain THANK GOD. Sneezing--- OUCH!!!!!! able to drink more than just water today. YEAH!! Stomach still very sore. Went shopping again this morning. Actually feeling hungry now. Made a shake, oops, too thick. caused a little pain. Passed LOTS of gas this morning, gave my DH a run for his money, ha ha ha. I hope I'm not this sore tomorrow. I'm supposed to go back to work on Monday & it hurts to get up & down still. Taking it easy on the pain meds today too. slept good last night, only woke up once.

I was banded on 4/12/07. Slept some when I first got home, but dad & step mom came over to visit for a while. Then I slept some more. I would sleep 30 min or so & wake up, go pee & get back in bed. I took plenty of the liquid hydrocodone, my stomach is REAL sore. sipping water only, DH made me some soup, but just can't drink it. Day 2, still taking the pain meds. DH & I went to the store this morning, looking for variety soups that I can have now & other stuff. Getting in & out of the truck is not too bad. But by the evening, I WAS SORE, I think I may have over done the walking, getting in & out of the truck etc. Sore SOre SOre. Day 3, still very sore, not too much gas pain THANK GOD. Sneezing--- OUCH!!!!!! able to drink more than just water today. YEAH!! Stomach still very sore. Went shopping again this morning. Actually feeling hungry now. Made a shake, oops, too thick. caused a little pain. Passed LOTS of gas this morning, gave my DH a run for his money, ha ha ha. I hope I'm not this sore tomorrow. I'm supposed to go back to work on Monday & it hurts to get up & down still. Taking it easy on the pain meds today too. slept good last night, only woke up once.

I just want to say Thanks to all that have shared their experiences. I've been viewing this site like crazy once i was approved by INS. Now Tomorrow is the big day & i am nervous. I've had a dry NP cough most of the winter due to allergies & sinus conditions. It was all but cleared up until this past weekend when we went from 80 degrees to 37 & freakin SNOW in TX. BOOM my allergies/sinus KICKED in & the cough came back. THere's no signed of infection. Do you think I'll still get to have my surgery tomorrow? Gosh, I hope so, but I don't want there to be complications. I have read about people not being able to breath & stuff & it scares me. :phanvan

well, i would say you should tell them. My dr only requires 1 week liquid diet pre-op. BUT, when I was in the office yesterday, a lady that was self paying & about maybe 70 lbs overweight, got approved and her surgery is Friday.... so she'll only have 2 1/2 days liquids before surgery. I think it depends on how heavy you are, they just want to try to shrink the fatty layer on the liver. so they can get to the stomach without nicking the liver or anything. GOOD LUCK!!

Okay-- I'm on day 3 of clear liquids. It hasn't been as hard as I thought it would be, but IT IS SATURDAY, & I'm home. SO I'm trying to keep busy. I think i've already lost 4 lbs(WOO HOO). I'm not terribly hungry, but I think about eating alot. Last night my DH was having PMS & was really negative about me having the surgery. He says he has a bad feeling that it's going to cause more health issues than it could help. I think he's just scared & insecure & he has never dealt with Change very well. However he DID take Thursday off so he could take me to the hospital & stuff. ( THis is really one of those times that I wish I had my mom here, I know she would support me & take care of me-- she died 11 years ago, but i still miss her)... Okay, I'm getting sobby. sorry. ANYWAY, I feel in my heart that this surgery is going to help me in the long run, so no matter what my DH says, I'm going through with it. I have you guys for support !!! THANKX

This is such good info. I get banded on 4/12, today was day one on liquids. I'm sooooo hungry. I really want to have a piece of chicken or fish or somethingl. Any Tips are good tips.

I started liquids today & have my surgery next Thursday Dr Jay,Dallas,TX :clap2:

I got approved for surgery by the Ins. today. I have to get an EKG tomorrow & do a pre-op next Tuesday & have surgery next Thursday. I'm siked.... and nervous.

I got approved for surgery by the Ins. today. I have to get an EKG tomorrow & do a pre-op next Tuesday & have surgery next Thursday. I'm siked.... and nervous.

Thanks, Good Luck tomorrow.

good luck!! I just found out I was approved today. I'm scheduled to be banded 4/12/07. It's odd, first I was elated, then nervous practically at the same time. I've been trying to get approved since Jan. but had to follow a dr managed WL program. But it's finally coming. Now I start liquids tomorrow for 7 days. ugh. hope I can do it.

today Ricky from the dr. office called me to say that he faxed all my info to the insurance company. one step closer. yeah!! Now to start buggin the INS CO to get approved. I've started trying to eat without drinking & eating smaller bites. I've lost 5 lbs :bathbaby: I had a arguement this weekend with my hubby, it boiled down to, he's afraid that if I lose weight & get skinny, i'll either cheat on him or divorce him all together. He's always been worried about this, even back when I was thinner. He drives me crazy.