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.

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.

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:

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.