August Rush in bandland!

[spoiltmom 44]

Hi All.

Sorry I haven't posted a lot, just end of summer and so much to do! I believe I'm in LAP-BAND® hell! scale hasn't moved all week, I'm 2 weeks post op and HUNGRY! I have pain under my left rib, I'm constipated and gasy...any advice is appreciated!!!

Take some Miralax. That's what I've been using and it works great. Just do it once a day until you are feeling better again.

[AmberK 5]

OMG guys- I cannot wait until my first fill! My next appt is 9/10 with my surgeon. Im on a regular diet now and Im so hungry and eating WAAAAY more than I should. I know that I have no restriction right now and it just sucks. I went back on my high protein/low carb diet like I did for my 2 week pre-op diet. Im going to do this until at least my first fill. I CAN NOT gain any more weight back. I had lost 31 lbs total (10 in my 6month diet, then 21 between my 2 week pre-op and my post-op stuff) but when I moved to eating real food I gained like 5 back. UGH. I just read a thread about people eating some cheese as a snack and they will eat a small amount- like 3 small bites. OMG- I can eat a huge chunk of cheese. BANDSTER HELL SUCKS!

[jenontheband 0]

Amber, I am so like you. Hungry and not wanting to gain...9/10 isn't forever and I think I'm actually a week after you! We'll get there...!

[ddow58 2]

I was banded Monday Aug 23,2010, I've actually had more pain than I expected.. The one thing now that is causing me most problems is that I seem to have heartburn. Not sure because I've never had heartburn before..Its a pain in my chest that feels like I have to burp but can't.. I haven't eaten any real food so not sure why I would be having heartburn. I get it before I eat and after I eat or drink anything. Anyone else have any issues with this? I am taking pepcid AC twice a day but doesn't seem to help much.

I don't think you are having heartburn but rather gas pain from the surgery. it will dissapate eventually. Movement helps.

[Beachbunny 5]

I went to my post op yesterday and i too am suffering from acid heart burn. He said i was given a standard band ...im guessing 10 cc and they all come with a small amount of Fluid in them . He was concerned im tight allready...

[dm5201 1]

I'm banded everybody! I was banded Tuesday. I feel pretty good. I did have a large hiatal hernia that he had to repair. I do have a sore throat, along with a swollen uvula. After surgery, I did have some gas in my left shoulder and left side, but it has now gone. I just feel like I've done an ab work out! I came out of surgery and was wide awake, I didn't have to sleep it off the anesthesia. I plan on returning to work on Monday.

[tylee72198 10]

Today I can start eating any thing that I can tolerate. This scares me. I had another bandster tell me that I should be afraid of or at least have a healthy respect for food. That I will be careful with what I eat. I hope she is right. She has been banded for over 3 years, and she looks amazing. She said that she still has a fear of food.

I ate half of a Little Debbie oatmeal creme pie this morning at 430 when I got up with one of the girls to get them a drink. I'm irritated with myself because I wasn't even hungry. It was habit. The snack was sitting on the counter.

[sherun 1]

I don't think you are having heartburn but rather gas pain from the surgery. it will dissapate eventually. Movement helps.

Thanks Diane, can the gas last this long past surgery day.? My surgery was Monday. Sometimes I think the pain is hunger becuase I can feel my stomach actually growling/rumbling. But then I try to burp and can't do that, and then pain feels worse... I appreciate your advise.

[sherun 1]

I went to my post op yesterday and i too am suffering from acid heart burn. He said i was given a standard band ...im guessing 10 cc and they all come with a small amount of Fluid in them . He was concerned im tight allready...

I'm worried that I am feeling the same thing.. Can you tell me what yours feels like. I'm uncomfortable a lot. I'm really hungry but Im afraid to eat cuz it makes me feel pain, then if I don't eat the hunger pains get bad. looking for as much info as possible.

[Supporting Spouse 0]

My husband drank V8 juice instead of taking Vitamins. He was banded on 8/10 and really hasn't had any issues except the gas pains which have finally gone away. Good luck :0)

[MelissaAZ 1]

Hi All,

I know it's been a few weeks since I posted. I have just recently moved AND had an out of town visitor for a week so little to no time to come online. Looks like there have been tons of posts since I was last here, I need to take some time to sit down and read them all. I'm so proud of everyone!

I am going to be 3 weeks out tomorrow. I saw my doc 1 week post op and he gave me the go ahead for mushies. About a week after that I moved myself to soft regular foods (chewing thourghly) and now am on to regular food. I haven't had any problems. The "suggested" diet was just way too slow for me. My doctors attitude is that if you feel up to it and ok, then you can proceed gradually at your own pace.

I have been working out for an hour about 4 times a week(treadmill and elliptical) and feel fabulous. I am really happy with my weight loss, about 20 lbs so far and my clothes are feeling looser.

Waiting to get my 1st fill next week though, and boy do I need it! I feel that if I let myself go, I would be able to eat just like I used to at this point. I have zero restriction, which I know won't come until the first fill.

:smile:Wish me luck!

[kellyodoran 12]

I'm banded everybody! I was banded Tuesday. I feel pretty good. I did have a large hiatal hernia that he had to repair. I do have a sore throat, along with a swollen uvula. After surgery, I did have some gas in my left shoulder and left side, but it has now gone. I just feel like I've done an ab work out! I came out of surgery and was wide awake, I didn't have to sleep it off the anesthesia. I plan on returning to work on Monday.

congradulations, and welcome....next stop "bandster hell". Kinda sounds like a sorority and hazing and all...lol

[kellyodoran 12]

Hi All,

I know it's been a few weeks since I posted. I have just recently moved AND had an out of town visitor for a week so little to no time to come online. Looks like there have been tons of posts since I was last here, I need to take some time to sit down and read them all. I'm so proud of everyone!

I am going to be 3 weeks out tomorrow. I saw my doc 1 week post op and he gave me the go ahead for mushies. About a week after that I moved myself to soft regular foods (chewing thourghly) and now am on to regular food. I haven't had any problems. The "suggested" diet was just way too slow for me. My doctors attitude is that if you feel up to it and ok, then you can proceed gradually at your own pace.

I have been working out for an hour about 4 times a week(treadmill and elliptical) and feel fabulous. I am really happy with my weight loss, about 20 lbs so far and my clothes are feeling looser.

Waiting to get my 1st fill next week though, and boy do I need it! I feel that if I let myself go, I would be able to eat just like I used to at this point. I have zero restriction, which I know won't come until the first fill.

:smile:Wish me luck!

GOOD FOR YOU MELISSA, i KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ,RIGHT NOW I AM TOTALLY DIETING......I STILL HAVE TWO WEEKS UNTIL THAT FIRST FILL.....BY THE WAY EVERYONE CHECK OUT BARIATRICTV.COM YOU REALLY WILL ENJOY IT!

[LaurieH 0]

Hi Everyone, I went to the dr for post op visit today. He said I have lost 23 lbs and was very pleased. My Dr is the slow type with everything I just started on full liquids this week. I can now advance to the next stages as I want, but slowly. He says the longer I stay away from solids the more weight loss. But don't starve yourself and keep drinking the Protein Shakes .

My first fill is not untill Sept 30, I don't know how I am going to last till then. I have been walking everyday and will continue. Boy this is a journey and I am commited one way or the other. Take care everyone and keep up the great work we are all doing!

[ddow58 2]

Thanks Diane, can the gas last this long past surgery day.? My surgery was Monday. Sometimes I think the pain is hunger becuase I can feel my stomach actually growling/rumbling. But then I try to burp and can't do that, and then pain feels worse... I appreciate your advise.

Mine lasted 3 days and Gas-x helped to break it up so I could burp it out. I also had the growling sensation and I wasn't sure if it was hunger or not too. It will get better...... BUT I just read another post that the doc said she did indeed have heartburn so I could be wrong.