I don't have a date yet but paperwork was submitted this week for approval. I am hoping things go well and I'll be banded in September.

Looking for others who will be banded in September 2010.

Please chime in.

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Hi Everyone!!! Had my surgery yesterday and it went perfectly!! I was sore as expected the gas-x strips work wonders and i found liquid adult tylenol at Walgreens and i am able to manage the pain with that. My biggest challenge so far is taking my pills(Rx) i have crushed them in water....YUCK!!!!! and tonight I tried to crush them in sugar free jello....double YUCK!!!!!!:smile2::thumbdown: any suggestions on how to crush the Rx and not have to taste the bitterness of it? Hope everyone else is doing well too....

I crush mine then mix with a bit of water, then just chug it. It goes right down. I didn't see the adult Tylenol so I purchased the children's Tylenol and take a tablespoon- cherry flavor too! So glad you are home.

:smile2:I feel so envious of everyone. But I must remember we all heal different. Today is had been two weeks. I drove for the first time to the grocery store. I walked all around the store and did pretty well. But by the time I got to checkout, I was pooped. Customer service brought me a chair while doing checkout. That little rest helped me and I let them take my groceries out to the car for me. Once home, I took one bag at a time inside, then sat on the recliner for a few minutes, sipping water. Glad I only had 4 bags!! It was a lot harder on me than I thought it would be. I wasn't in good shape before the surgery though. I have been on night shift for six months, and exhausted all the time. Was diagnosed with thyroid disease in June, and now back on that medication. So hopefully my energy levels will improve. I am up to 6 mins on the treadmill. Thanks for all your inspiring tales. You guys are keeping me inspired.

Our Special Dates:

Today: September 25

Candy Rain, Jason's mom

September 26 - LisaA have a safe flight to Mexico

Good luck too those of you having your surgery this coming week. Let us know when you get a chance how you are doing after your surgery. We will have you in our thoughts.

September 27 - babyk, LisaA, ocbutterfly, david314, wendyhart, panna, Okie_59 (Mexico surgery), maria_r, jayden91508

September 28 - Zippy74, kosy2, ebeeze824, newbs, Paigey

September 29 - wanna.b.healthy, Foxracing1201, chriper, Marte80, latin_starr, CSE, finderherself

September 30 - mrsbure, cndalbs, qtney1, yacht4

*newest additions

I want everyone to be recognized for this journey, so please let me know if I overlooked you.

134 have crossed over to Band Land:

1reign - from FL

ahlmanfamily - from MA

aliciaj - from PA

ally UK - from England

Angel82 - from MN

angellegna29 - from NJ

angelpix - from MN

AnnaOz - from Brisbane, Australia

bandalley - from Alberta Canada

banded922 - Kay from DE

BandedNellie - from CT

blondeej - from TX

Brian-LA - Brian from LA

Bunny7 - Des from South Africa

busywildmom - Laurie from Edmonton, Alberta

Butterfly2010 - from NC

CalaCake - from PA

Candy Rain - from Gloucester, OT

CdnBlondie - from FL

cece1967 -from CA

cicigirl - from CA

cocobeanie03- from NY

ConB113 - from FL

cortneyhughes - from TX

CSinTX - Cathy from TX

ctrose - from CT

danide - Danielle from NY

debrarh - from GA

Desiree1972 - from GA

donna niemi - from FL

donnalys - from AL

donnasang - from CT

drm1123 - from NY

ebonykisses - from NJ

emsbugbug - Christi from GA

Esin - from London, England

etexlady - from TX

fldanny - Danny from FL

Freshstart2010 - Christi from CA

girlbanded - from TN

glitteryvampiregirl - Catherine from AL

gracerev - Pastor from GA

HAD_ENOUGH - from CA

Harleybleu - from NY

helgainaz - from AZ

highlojack - Brenda from RI

hocuspocus - from Syndey, Australia

hserra - from WA

ILUVFOOD - from NJ

Jason's mom - Jan from NC

jlr58 - from NJ

jmariedel - from VA

jshort - Jennifer from MO

margaretann - from TX

matzobeans - from CA

melonie - from MO

KAS1971 - from MA

kierstyun2010 - from

KimK813 - from AL

kimmila - from CA

kittykat56 - Kathi from OH

kmckinleyrn - from IL

Kmommy - from Doha, OT

krieck - from OK

kydman - from KY

Kysmith72 - from RI

LadyT39 - from FL

Lanah - from TX

LannahLouise - from Brisbane, Australia

lauravarley - from TX

lbtss16 - from IL

ledgins - Lisa from NC

leeblewb - from VA

lemonchick - from TX

lillyegg - from NY

lovemysgt - from TX

Loyalfriend - from NC

Mandyrae - from TX

maxi2010 - Maxi from NY

melissa4773 - Melissa from IA

missjoany - from NC

mom05 - from CA

monicaleon18 - Moni from TX

motherbear - from NH

MrsFitand42 - Tiffany from TN

mrsmontero12607 - Dana from FL

msmith73 - from NH

mytrice - from FL

Nani4five - from MI

Natalka - from WA

neenee717 - from NC

NYsLegend78 - from NJ

Olsweetmusic - from FL

onegr8teachr - from AL

onceuponaband - Paige from OH

Pammyl - from RI

papoose - from NJ

peggycas - from TX

piperboo - from AR

playermimi - from MA

pooky032281 - Erin from OK

psychrn - from ME

purplevic -from FL

ready4change10 - from PA

RACandler - from NJ

risenhour1 - from FL

rkwilliams1013 - Rebecca from GA

RN.Violet - from KY

Run Girl Run - from MO

sannersplace72 - Sandy from MD

SarahMarie123 - from WA

sarwenc - Sarah from IN

Scarred4Life - Tiffany from FL

shellyh - Shelly from MA

shushuandanniesmom - Jamie from IL

spitfireleo - from MA

sourmissg - Gale from PA

South Dakota Girl - from SD

Stateofzen - Lyla from AL

stephanie1975 - from Victoria, Canada

stephanie24p - Stephanie from IL

Stormrider - from IN

sugarmoma - from IL

sunny day - from NY

sweetmuzic4u - from PA

swissnis - from IL

teach830 - from MI

the8re0221 - from CA

TheMaxwellFamily- from IN

Tsaleen - from CA

vega1star - from MI

WAH.MOM - from WI

wishful-thinking

younghippiechick - from CA

Hi Everyone!!! Had my surgery yesterday and it went perfectly!! I was sore as expected the gas-x strips work wonders and i found liquid adult tylenol at Walgreens and i am able to manage the pain with that. My biggest challenge so far is taking my pills(Rx) i have crushed them in water....YUCK!!!!! and tonight I tried to crush them in sugar free jello....double YUCK!!!!!!:smile2::thumbdown: any suggestions on how to crush the Rx and not have to taste the bitterness of it? Hope everyone else is doing well too....

In the hospital I always gave it with a small bite of applesauce or pudding. They still taste bitter no matter what you mix them with!

I know everyone is different and every dr is different but I was banded on 9/22 and outside of some discomfort (yesterday and today were really pretty good I even drove to the grocery store yesterday) I was told to start adding soft foods in within the first couple of days.

So today I had not quite a half of yogurt and I had a protein shake - I am just curious as to when others are adding stuff and what you are having? I am terrified of getting sick to my stomach-sometimes I feel like I have a heavy pocket of air sitting at the top of my stomach-I am still passing gas so I hope that ends SOON!

I would just like to hear what others are doing this early!! Thanks so much!

Banded922. I felt the same way about the pocket of air. Felt like I had to burp but nothing would happen. I had a very large hiatal hernia repair at the same time so it was expected. I'm just over three weeks out now and feeling great. Down 29.5 lbs and just started on regular food on Friday. First thing I had was a crunchy club cracker. Amazing how much I missed crunch. Good luck on your journey. I swear it will get better.

I know everyone is different and every dr is different but I was banded on 9/22 and outside of some discomfort (yesterday and today were really pretty good I even drove to the grocery store yesterday) I was told to start adding soft foods in within the first couple of days.

So today I had not quite a half of yogurt and I had a protein shake - I am just curious as to when others are adding stuff and what you are having? I am terrified of getting sick to my stomach-sometimes I feel like I have a heavy pocket of air sitting at the top of my stomach-I am still passing gas so I hope that ends SOON!

I would just like to hear what others are doing this early!! Thanks so much!

Wasn't that yogurt wonderful? I had one week of clear liquids, one week of full liquids, and today I started on pureed foods. I tried 1/2 cup of egg beaters and I sliced a string cheese into it, then nuked it. It was awesome and quite filling. Today I went shopping and bought instant mashed potatoes. Hope it's ok to make them without the margarine cause I don't have any. I am eating really slowly. When we out to lunch the other day, I did eat pureed soup and apple juice at the same time, just to ensure it all went down ok. I was only nauseous one time, when I tried coffee in the hospital. Other than that, I burped for 5 days before I had a toot and a BM. You sound as though you are doing great!!!

Banded922. I felt the same way about the pocket of air. Felt like I had to burp but nothing would happen. I had a very large hiatal hernia repair at the same time so it was expected. I'm just over three weeks out now and feeling great. Down 29.5 lbs and just started on regular food on Friday. First thing I had was a crunchy club cracker. Amazing how much I missed crunch. Good luck on your journey. I swear it will get better.

Crackers, wow. I think I have a few more weeks before I can have one. You sound wonderful. I burped everywhere for 5 days. So glad you are feeling great!

In the hospital I always gave it with a small bite of applesauce or pudding. They still taste bitter no matter what you mix them with!

I see you have tickerfactory and my fitness pal. Which code and where do you put it, so it will show up. I've tried several places and the only place I got it to show up, is my Google home page. I wasn't crazy about unsweetened applesauce but it could be worse...

Day 2 post-op and I am feeling like CRAP! I am burping constantly and am finally pooting, but I feel like I have been beaten! My neck and shoulders are so sore! My stomach and port area are so sore! I thought I would be up and about, but not the case! I am taking my pain meds which knock me out, but I just want to get up and move.

My tummy is feeling a little weird.:smile2: It's not hunger pains, but like I have eaten too much sugar? Any ideas? I am on clear liquids - sugar-free jello, broth, ISOPURE, G2. I have also drank some coconut water to get some potassium as my calves were cramping up.

Any ideas are appreciated! Hope all you other September Sweeties are doing GREAT!

I am terrified of getting sick to my stomach-sometimes I feel like I have a heavy pocket of air sitting at the top of my stomach-I am still passing gas/QUOTE]

I have this too! I don't really feel it so much when I eat or drink, but rather later on. I keep thinking it feels like chest pain, but it doesn't last very long. I think if I could burp a good long one like my husband, I'd feel soooo much better. Are you doing anything to help with this?

Thanks,

Hi Guys,

I was banded on 09/22 and was very nervous but all went well. I ended up staying for two nights at the hospital because I could not keep anything down but finally Thursday night I could keep in the water and the broth.

I am extremely sore and really can't drink too much because I start feeling very sick. I am on clear liquids and doctor said I could have some jello and yogurt but I tried and just couldn't. I've had one sugar-free popsicle and that helped. I also need to have one protein drink a day and I started today and I'm two hours into it and not even close to finishing it.

Well I hope it get's better and I am so glad I took the rest of the week off from work...

Good Luck to all that are being banded this week and to all that have been banded.....

On a good note: I've lost 9 lbs

Day 2 post-op and I am feeling like CRAP! :frown: I am burping constantly and am finally pooting, but I feel like I have been beaten! My neck and shoulders are so sore! My stomach and port area are so sore! I thought I would be up and about, but not the case! I am taking my pain meds which knock me out, but I just want to get up and move.

My tummy is feeling a little weird.:crying: It's not hunger pains, but like I have eaten too much sugar? Any ideas? I am on clear liquids - sugar-free jello, broth, ISOPURE, G2. I have also drank some coconut water to get some potassium as my calves were cramping up.

Any ideas are appreciated! Hope all you other September Sweeties are doing GREAT!:biggrin:

I am on the same boat... I take my pain meds and I'm out... If you do find something that helps, please let me know... thanks

I don't have a date yet but paperwork was submitted this week for approval. I am hoping things go well and I'll be banded in September.

Looking for others who will be banded in September 2010.

Please chime in.

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Ii had my surgery just 3 days ago. September 22, 2010. Wow, how life has changed.

Ok 3 days since surgery, still have that pocket of air that I spoke about earlier today and if I could burp like my hubby I too would feel better! Dont know why it is there, but it is..I havent figured out anything to do about that yet!

The pain that some of you are saying is in the arms, shoulders etc I am sure it is gas.

Yesterday I drove to the grocery store and walked around for about 15 minutes did my steps going upstairs and down (20 steps each way) total of 6 times and took no pain meds since 3 yesterday afternoon.

Today I went looking for a new couch..only made it to two stores then came home (nope didnt find the couch I wanted and I got tired) folded and hung 4 loads of laundry-the kids set if on my bed so I could get it a little easier. They carried the clothes to the closets for me. I just got out of the shower and continue to pass gas. I read on here that someone said walking was the best thing for it, it DEFINITELY helps and once you can get that moving you will have significant relief in your stomach!

I had a protein shake and a 1/2 yogurt today along with all my fluids, working on another glass of water now. I go in for my recheck on Oct 5th and am excited. Now that I have accomplished something today I feel even better! :biggrin: