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Hey you, don't let it get you down. I spent my 4th day through my 9th day crying every morning because I was sick of feeling sick. I barely ate my first real food. And well it wasn't exactly food, it was a tiny side plate of Beans and some mushed up eggs. I was so miserable a few hours later that I started to cry the other day. I was on vacation for a few days and we kept stopping at restaurants, it DROVE ME CRAZY. I couldn't order anything other than Water and one egg. Trust me your not alone. This is my 14th day and I still wake up with nausea and my tummy hurts! I am so sick of Soups. Just hang in there Lots of Luv, Alicia banded- 12/20/06 Dr. Huacuz Tijuana

Well thank you all for giving your thoughts! I actually waited a week and couldn't stop after that. Ha! HAppy New Year!

I went to DR. HUACUZ in Tijuana. He was awesome. From the moment I got there he greeted me at the door and got us settled in right away. He came and checked on us often. He is really down to earth and very professional and knowledgeable in this field. His staff is the greatest! I made the best choice for me and don't regret it all! Banded 12/20/06 Dr. Huacuz, Tijuana, Awesome doctor!

I totally had forgotten to ask my doctor about this. After this miserable week of gas pain, sex is that last thing on my mind, thats for sure. But my boyfriend asked my yesterday about that, and I guess I hadn't even thought about it. I know its going to be a long long long time for him because this is not on my friggin list right now. LOL! Does anyone know? Banded 12/20/06 Dr. Huacuz, Tijuana, Awesome doctor!

Oh my gosh! I did too. My brother made some mac and cheese and I just HAD to taste it! I ate two spoonfuls! It was soooooo worth it to me. Of course I felt guilty as much but I was more scared of the band and the healing issues. Its only been a week for me and I'm still on liquids. I haven't done that again though, but it was DELICIOUS!

I too suffer from this problem. I seem to be fine right now. I just discovered a fleet supository. I can't believe I've never used it before. WOrks great! Especially right now, that I have the gas pain! 6 days since surgery and down 12 lbs already. Starvation I would think..lol

I think it depends on each individual. I ate like others here. As if it was the last supper! I ate so much, steak, burgers, chili dogs, cake, I mean I ate as if the world was ending the next day. I seem to be fine! so I think it depends on your own intuition and your the only one that knows your body. The gas pain is killing me though! that I can't do anything about.

I can relate! I went to 3 christmas dinners and couldn't eat a thing. I just pretended as if I had already eaten. My boyfriend sat there and ate tamales and it just killed me because I was so hungry. I just sat there with super duper gas pain, smiled and drank a V-8. It was terrible. But I just kept day dreaming about how great I'm going to look 80 lbs. lighter! LOL! HA!

I just purchased eniva vibe. I heard so many good things about it. YOu drink it but it doesn't taste that great. I mix it in a small fruit shake and drink it slow.

I've crushed and mix them in small protein shake. Seem better than to have to deal with tummy pain.

Hey Beth, thanks for the words! How long is this horrible feeling suppose to last? I cried all day yesterday because I couldnt' even touch my arm. I tried a fleet supository. I blogged somewhere else that the gates of heaven were in stereo sound when a big blast of air came out. I even slept all night with no pain! lol... Sadly my pain returned today but not as intense. I've been chewing on gas x chewables. Works a little I guess. I've also had to swallow just so I can burp on purpose, they dont come out unless I force them once in awhile. IT sucks! I'm so weak from this first weeks malnutrition, I can only walk for short periods. How do people go back to work so soon? Thank god I don't go back for another week.

Thank you all! I guess it does make sense that its gas pain. My fourth and fifth days were the worst so far. I cried all day yesterday because I couldn't breath, and just touching my shoulder hurt so much. I ended up trying the fleet supositories last night. It kicked in so quick, all I remember is hearing the gates of heaven opening up when I had one big huge blast of air come out me. It does relieve it temporarily. I slept like a baby. Unfortuanetly I woke up with the darn pain again today. NOt as bad though. THANKS SO MUCH FOR EVERYONE'S ADVICE!:notagree

I got banded on 12/20/06 w/ Dr. Huacuz in Tijuana. Excellent experience. Since I've been reading this forum for awhile I already knew what to expect. I've already lost 9 lbs, mostly water I presume. The one thing I personally hate is the damn pain on my shoulder. Its so weird, as soon as I eat something the pain runs up my shoulder. This morning it was soooo bad I sat and cried until my honey bunny massaged it, oh and I also popped some tylenol chewables. When is this going to stop? Help? I can't take it. Hot showers seem to make it better but its hard enough to deal with the bloating gas pain, and the burping that never happens. Not to mention the confusion of "is it gas or hunger"? I'm so sleep deprived because of this. SOSOSOSOSOS:cry

Hello all! I also got banded this past week. I tell you it's like looking in a mirror when I read this postings. The worst thing that I feel out of everything is the damn pain on my shoulder and the uncomfortableness of laying on my back. I have taken about 3 showers each day since the 20th, hot showers that is!!! then I've applied ben gay and popped some tylenol chewables. It seems to go away for a bit. Good excuse for my honey to massage me. This morning was the first morning I actually sat and cried cause it hurt so much. Its funny cause It hurts when I eat mostly. I can get past the gas so far but the pain is horrible!

Hello, I just got banded too. I too was banded on 12/20 by Dr. huacuz in Tijuana. I've already lost 9 lbs, probably Water weight. My shoulder pain is killing me to the point that I actually sat and cried. Warm showers seem to make it feel better, I also applied ben gay and pop some chewable tylenols. barely works for me. Are you having the same problems?

Thanks! I am actually going to spend some time with the counselor at the doctor's office and I think I'm going to ask him to sit in and listen to the whole thing. We'll see what happens!

Thank you I will keep that in mind! I can't wait already!:clap2:

My husband is so worried about this surgery. When I first told him about my decision he sort of gave me a guilt trip. He said I should try exercising and dieting and all this stuff. Since I am a self pay he mentioned other options of course. I told him that my mind was made up and that I need support because I was scared enough. Now that the time is getting closer he sees that the surgery is next week, he is so frightened. He stayed up last night starring at me because he said he was scared of what could happen or the complications maybe. Now I find myself trying to comfort him. My anxiety level has sky rocketed big time and now I have to worry about comforting my husband. Anyone had this problem?

Hello all! I am being banded on December 20th @ Huacuz Surgical in Tijuana Mexico. I've been calling all their patients and speaking to them so I can feel in like I'm in good hands! I am very comfortable with my decision to go there but I am so nervous I don't know how to keep calm. I keep asking myself if I am going to ruin my life after this. I'm getting cold feet I guess but on the other side of the token I am very excited about finally doing something that feels positive for my weight loss future. I am going to do it no matter what but I am scared and so is my husband. He is more scared for me than I am. Any advise on this...

I am doing a search for multivitamins. I found Eniva Vibe and heard good things about it but not sure if anyone has tried it or not?

Hey fellow bmi bandster! I am almost close to you. My bmi was something like 32 or something. At 5-6, my surgery is 12/20 right after yours. I am going to mexico as well. I can't wait!! I can't sleep thinking about it all the time! How are you feeling?

I am putting together my list of things I need. I used alot of the suggested items on this site. I haven't really read anything on multi-Vitamins? There are so many on the market its crazy? Any thoughts??

Hey my surgery is right after yours on 12/20. I am soooo nervous but very excited. I love this site but reading some of the complications really makes it harder for me to stay calm. Any advise??

Has anyone been banded that did not do the pre-opt diet? My doctor didn't tell me anything about the pre-opt diet.

Hello all! I am scheduled to have surgery on December 20th at Huacuz Surgical Center in Tijuana Mexico. I've spoken to so many patients who all had great things to say about this group. I AM A NERVOUS WRECK!!!!!!! I am thinking about cancelling the whole thing because my anxiety level as sky rocketed. I am sooooo scared!!! Does anyone have any words of encouragment for me???