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So I am 2 days post-op...I was banded on monday 8-9-10. I am doing fine except for the gas being really annoying and almost more painful than the surgery itself.

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Weighed myself this morning, and I have met my first weight loss goal. :)

I have the main big one, but I have 4 smaller ones. I was so excited when I hopped on the scales this morning, and the big number started with a 2.

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YAY! Congrats on making your first goal!

Weighed myself this morning, and I have met my first weight loss goal. :)

I have the main big one, but I have 4 smaller ones. I was so excited when I hopped on the scales this morning, and the big number started with a 2.

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Weighed myself this morning, and I have met my first weight loss goal. :thumbup:

I have the main big one, but I have 4 smaller ones. I was so excited when I hopped on the scales this morning, and the big number started with a 2.

Congrats!! Amazing :)

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I am one week out today and feeling okay. Just gassy, still. And I second the need for something salty- all this artificial sweetner is not my cup of tea. But I'm not really hungry yet....I'm sure that will come soon enough...

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You know what? I'm actually liking these liquified Soups. I've got Butternut Squash, Vegetable, Cream of Potato and Cheddar Brocolli. They really are yummy and better than just broth.< /p>

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Tomorrow I am officially on this side of August Rush! Here I come....

I made it through. I'm banded!! Had a really long day. Had some bad gas pains around my rib cage but walking has helped. I still have a foggy brain from the drugs. Otherwise, I'm doing well. No pain other than gas. I'll write more later.

Jen how are you doing?

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I made it through. I'm banded!! Had a really long day. Had some bad gas pains around my rib cage but walking has helped. I still have a foggy brain from the drugs. Otherwise, I'm doing well. No pain other than gas. I'll write more later.

Jen how are you doing?

Diane Congrats!!

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Hi Everyone,

I was banded on Monday and am doing well, no real gas pains or headaches, just a little sore. I'm grateful since I have to go back to work tomorrow. I'm not really hungry but I am worried I'm not getting enought Protein in this stage (clear liquids), I can't wait to add Soups to the menu juice and ice pops.

Glad to have you all to share this with!

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Hi everyone!

I'm joining August Rush :thumbup: I was banded on Monday. So far, feeling a lot better but still incredibly sore around my belly button. chicken broth was absolutely amazing for about a day and already I'm bored. Looking to move onto better Soups.

Gas is still killing me ... gas x strips (after 2 boxes in 2 days -- bad i know) is not helping any longer. can we take tums?

Another Question: anyone do any sugar free frozen yogurt or sorbet? Is chocolate flavor off limits?

Nice to join the August-ers!!

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Hi everyone!

Gas is still killing me ... gas x strips (after 2 boxes in 2 days -- bad i know) is not helping any longer. can we take tums?

Nice to join the August-ers!!

Khloe, my doc's office specifically reccomended liquid Mylanta with gas releif in it. They said it gives better releif than Gas X. Wish they would have mentined that before I already went out and bought the Gas X.

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Hi everyone!

I'm joining August Rush :thumbup: I was banded on Monday. So far, feeling a lot better but still incredibly sore around my belly button. chicken broth was absolutely amazing for about a day and already I'm bored. Looking to move onto better Soups.< /p>

Gas is still killing me ... gas x strips (after 2 boxes in 2 days -- bad i know) is not helping any longer. can we take tums?

Another Question: anyone do any sugar free frozen yogurt or sorbet? Is chocolate flavor off limits?

Nice to join the August-ers!!

I was given Mylicon (sp) it's a liquid medication that is used mostly in infants. That did help me along with the gas-x strips. Honestly, it took me over 6 days to start to feel better from the gas. Last night 7 days post-op I slept in my bed for the 1st time.

That is how I felt about chicken broth, I started gagging a few days in. My doctor is following a strict diet - Clear liquids for 7 days after, then 7 days of full-liquids, then to pureed. I see him tomorrow so I'm hoping I can move on soon.

Best of luck!

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Thanks! I'm definitely going to pick up a different gas relief medicine. I can't wait for sugar free sorbet and some chocolate Protein Drinks. I'm on Clear Liquids for 14 days!!! Then onto full liquids for another 15 days before moving to solids. I cant believe I won't be eating a solid anything until September 9th -- so sad. haha! I'm definitely going to have salmon ... my dad made this stuffed salmon last night that had me craving!

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Congrats to all the bandits! 4 more days till I cross into band land. My name is Janelle, on 7th day of pre-op. Will keep in touch

Where on the same day Aug. 13th...woohooo can't wait!!

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