t.redfield

Did any of you have your band during having gall bladder issues? Did you have so much restriction from it?

BLP Chick, how long did it take for the swelling to go down for you? I am almost a week in and still am having a hard time getting liquids down . had some mushies yesterday but in the am it is terribly difficult!

Blip chick, how long was the attack and do you still feel like you can't get liquid down?

The upper gi showed no slip

I have been banded since 4/29/2011, I have lost 70lbs. This past July I gave birth to a baby boy. Prior to my pregnancy I was filled to 2. I hit my sweet spot all was well! During my pregnancy I had no issues everything was great! 3 weeks after giving birth, I woke up on a Sunday morning with a awkward gas pain on my lower right side. I was able to eat all day sunday, all of a sudden I rushed my self to the ER because my pain was shooting across my stomach and I assumed I had something going on with my appendix! That day I was gassy and hunched over in pain! Well I was discharged they said it was a uti! The next morning my band was to tight couldn't eat! Go get .50 unfilled the next day I get completely unfilled, Thursday I get an upper gi due to the fact I haven't been able to eat all week ( lost 7lbs)! They say even with me being completely unfilled my band is to to tight!! Why such a change?? Maybe I had a gall bladder attack and it made me swell... Help I am freaking out

So I am 3 weeks post op and am on to solids. I have been very good with my chewing and drinking, etc. The only problem I am having is cheating and testing the waters!! Tonight we went out to dinner and I had eggsalad on toast. Had the eggsalad with one slice of toast left the other 3.... decided I would try and eat and onion ring... went down fine... maybe had 4 more through out the night.. now i decided that I needed to cheat again and eat left overs... fries. What is wrong with me.. I am the way I am b/c of the way I eat... I did this to change Why am I cheating... Kinda depressed and mad at myself!

Thanks! I know I am doing well. I am just have a scale obsession and am on it every morning. I got on the last 3 days at the same weight and couldn't understand why it hasn't drop even a ounce But I am okay!! I know I have to kick up the water intake and maybe a few more calories. I start walking this week so that should help also!!

Hi.... I am doing my grocery list for the week and am trying to figure out what I am going to cook my family this week! I have neglected them these past 2 weeks due to my liquid diets. Now that I am on mushies, I am trying to find some good recipes that will make my husband and my band happy! Any suggestions??

Happy Mother's day to all you lovely ladies out there! I have a question regarding my weightloss. I am 10 days post op and have started on mushies. My day consist of the following: 1 cup of oatmeal, 1 cup of Soup, and 1 cup of tuna or 1 egg. I do not snack during the day. Only drink Water and at times a glass of diet snapple. I don't understand how I can not be moving the scale?? I am not eating nearly as much as I was prior to surgery!! Maybe I am not drinking enough water? Has anyone gone through this......

Hi, I am actually on day 4 and am having the same issue. I have had it 4 times today. I have only been able to get 32 oz of fluid down so far and 1 protein shake. I feel better then yesterday. The only issue is the bathroom issue.

Good morning everyone. I want to join in on this for the month of May. I was banded on April 29th. Is it to soon to join? Here are my stats. Name, real or screen~t.redfield Age~ 30 Weight on May1st~ 308 Goal Weight for May 29th~ 290 Exercise Goal for May~walk once a day for 20 mins with the dog and gym 3 days a week Dietary Goal for May~ get through the post op diet Personal Goal for May~ positive start to my new journey Date Banded~ 4/29/11 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 8lbs.

Va_viv, why is your appointment booked for October? Is it b/c they are busy or do they make you wait a month. I was hoping once I got my insurance approval and lost the 15 lbs required that I can get right in. :thumbup: