I hope its ok that I started this thread over on the post-op side! Just wanted to check in to see how those who have been banded are doing?

Im 5 days post op and Im HUNGRY. This all liquid business is really getting annoying. I think Im dehydrated too but Im going in to see my doctor today just to make sure everything is ok. I was feeling nauseous and still running a low grade fever. I talked with the doc last night and she said she didn't seem too worried about it but wanted me to come in today just to followup. Im going to ask her about starting some applesauce, pudding or thinned out cream of wheat. I need something more solid in my stomach.

To top everything else off- Im having female issues and bathroom issues. I started my period a week early 3 days before surgery even though Im on the pill and technically not supposed to start until this week. And I have a yeast infection from the antibiotics I got in the hospital. And then with nothing but liquids coming out I have a hemorrhoid. SHOOT ME NOW.

And the worst was last night when I was taking care of some lady business and was trying to be real gentle with my insicions so I didnt stretch too much and hurt them- well I got the MOTHER of all cramps in my lower abdomen (down below my belly button) that would not go away. I was in EXCRUCIATING pain and it hurt so bad that I really thought I was going to black out from the pain. After what seemed like 10 years (but really only 30 secs) things started getting better. But I called my husband upstairs and had him lay down iwth me just to make sure I wasnt going to pass out.

Anyways, after last night Im glad Im going in to see the doctor. I think I need to get some gatorade to drink because im probably dehydrated but just want to check with her to make sure its ok. And hopeing she will clear me to eat a little something. Im tired of feeling so weak and tired all the time.

First of October already! How is everyone doing? Marg congrats on those boots!

My weight loss has slowed, but I am still happy as to where I am at. I have had to step up my intensity levels on both the bike and eliptical. Completed my first 5k and at the end of this month will attempt a 1/2 marathon.

Went back east toured around and fell off the wagon for a few days after finding pumpkin donuts. Got over that and got back on the wagon.

Hope everyone is doing well!

Anyone interested in doing a 3 month challenge? It will get us all ready for the holidays and may motivate us to push harder in the journey! We can each add an additional tracker to our signature with our goal and check in at least once a week to post how we are doing!

Hi Everyone, Hope everyone is doing good. I have been struggling with loosing the same 3 pounds for the past couple of months. I have lost inches which I am happy about, but I just want that scale to go down!! I have been married for 21 years and last month my husband asked me to try on my wedding dress. I told him it would never fit, and he kept saying it would. Well I tried it on and it fit!! Its kind of crazy that it took 21 years for me to get back in my wedding dress but I did it!! that feeling was amazing!! 11:00 at night I am running around the house in my wedding dress....My kids thought I was crazy!!

I did have a question for everyone. Does anyone have acid reflux? mine is so bad that it wakes me up in the middle of the night sometimes with vomit. I take 4 omeprazole pills a day prescribed by my gastronologist and I don't eat after 5:00 Which is extremely difficult for me....I am a night snacker!! Just wondering if anyone else has that problem and if they found a solution? I go to the docs in Nov and am thinking about asking him to take a little out of the band to see if that helps.

I'd love to do a challenge! I have a tummy tuck scheduled for December 13 th. I like to lose these last few stubborn pounds by then.

Hi Everyone, Hope everyone is doing good. I have been struggling with loosing the same 3 pounds for the past couple of months. I have lost inches which I am happy about, but I just want that scale to go down!! I have been married for 21 years and last month my husband asked me to try on my wedding dress. I told him it would never fit, and he kept saying it would. Well I tried it on and it fit!! Its kind of crazy that it took 21 years for me to get back in my wedding dress but I did it!! that feeling was amazing!! 11:00 at night I am running around the house in my wedding dress....My kids thought I was crazy!!

I did have a question for everyone. Does anyone have acid reflux? mine is so bad that it wakes me up in the middle of the night sometimes with vomit. I take 4 omeprazole pills a day prescribed by my gastronologist and I don't eat after 5:00 Which is extremely difficult for me....I am a night snacker!! Just wondering if anyone else has that problem and if they found a solution? I go to the docs in Nov and am thinking about asking him to take a little out of the band to see if that helps.

Hi Julie,

I was hospitalized back in June because I got to where I could not swallow. I was having esophagus spasms. At first they thought I was overfilled so they completely unfilled me and it steadily got worse. I had an upper GI that showed what I was going through so they admitted me and scoped me to check it out. Everything was fine except my esophagus was extremely irritated from acid reflux. I gradually healed and have been fine until last week. The reflux is back!!!! I'm starting to have the spasms again so I called to get a rx for Dexilant. I never had this problem before the band. I am wondering if the band can cause it. Does anyone know the answer???

Hey Yall! This is the first time I've been back on here in a while. It's good to see that everyone is doing so well! I added before and after pics to my profile. How many of you have done the same?

Glad to see everyone!!

Im back to hard core dieting!! in less than three months ive lost 32 inches all around my body !! so now i wanna see the scale move more!

How are you all doing??

Jennifer

Hey Yall! This is the first time I've been back on here in a while. It's good to see that everyone is doing so well! I added before and after pics to my profile. How many of you have done the same?

Hi Julie,

I was hospitalized back in June because I got to where I could not swallow. I was having esophagus spasms. At first they thought I was overfilled so they completely unfilled me and it steadily got worse. I had an upper GI that showed what I was going through so they admitted me and scoped me to check it out. Everything was fine except my esophagus was extremely irritated from acid reflux. I gradually healed and have been fine until last week. The reflux is back!!!! I'm starting to have the spasms again so I called to get a rx for Dexilant. I never had this problem before the band. I am wondering if the band can cause it. Does anyone know the answer???

Hi Shelly, I haven't heard of that It sounds very painful. I hope you are doing better. Did the doctor say it was caused from the band? I know if the band is to tight it causes acid reflux and the cough at night. I was doing better but yesterday I got stuck and the rest of the day I couldn't hold anything down. I am happy I got this band because i have been able to drop 70 pounds, but a year out and I am trying to still figure it out!!

great job everyone! I was under a lot of stress so I put aside my dieting (spent a lot of time in a hospital) but believe it or not I managed to loose 4 pounds...back in the day I would have gained 20! Not to be relentless, but I sure do love my band! i am still exercising, but not as hard core as i used too. Hope everyone has a fun day, I plan on going to have a big fat bloody mary in a few hours!

Hi Shelly, I haven't heard of that It sounds very painful. I hope you are doing better. Did the doctor say it was caused from the band? I know if the band is to tight it causes acid reflux and the cough at night. I was doing better but yesterday I got stuck and the rest of the day I couldn't hold anything down. I am happy I got this band because i have been able to drop 70 pounds, but a year out and I am trying to still figure it out!!

Here's the latest update. I have had SEVERE abdomen pain since last wednesday. On friday I had an upper GI and blood work that shows nothing. Monday I am being scoped and hopefully thet will figure out whats going on. They think its either gastritis, ulcers or erosion. The pain is so bad that I cannot walk. I feel like hot knives are stabbing me. I am at the end of my rope. Before the band I didnt have any of these problems. If its erosion, the band will have to be removed. If its ulcers or gastritis, I am seriously thinking about have the band removed once I feel a little better. I love my band...dont get me wrong , I look and feel great when I'm not sick, BUT i do not love being bed ridden and in pain. I dont care how skinny I am if I cant live my life.

The Dr told me that the band can cause reflux and once the acid backs up that it is trapped if your pouch is full allowing it time to do it's damage. Since being banded, I am now also hypoglycemic and he wants me to eat several small meals a day to keep my blood sugar leveled off so theres frequently food in my pouch. I'm completely unfilled. All of this makes me very sad and depressed! I was self pay and the thought of paying again 14 months later is terrible too! I want to be NORMAL again!

Here's the latest update. I have had SEVERE abdomen pain since last wednesday. On friday I had an upper GI and blood work that shows nothing. Monday I am being scoped and hopefully thet will figure out whats going on. They think its either gastritis, ulcers or erosion. The pain is so bad that I cannot walk. I feel like hot knives are stabbing me. I am at the end of my rope. Before the band I didnt have any of these problems. If its erosion, the band will have to be removed. If its ulcers or gastritis, I am seriously thinking about have the band removed once I feel a little better. I love my band...dont get me wrong , I look and feel great when I'm not sick, BUT i do not love being bed ridden and in pain. I dont care how skinny I am if I cant live my life.

The Dr told me that the band can cause reflux and once the acid backs up that it is trapped if your pouch is full allowing it time to do it's damage. Since being banded, I am now also hypoglycemic and he wants me to eat several small meals a day to keep my blood sugar leveled off so theres frequently food in my pouch. I'm completely unfilled. All of this makes me very sad and depressed! I was self pay and the thought of paying again 14 months later is terrible too! I want to be NORMAL again!

im so sorry you are going through all of this , ill keep you in my prayers, keep us informed please.

Jennifer

how is everyone doing this week!!! Im finally off of my month long plateau! hoping i can lose a few more this month at least. FRUSTRATING i tell you

Hello everybody! Things are going ok here. Im at 64 lbs lost but I havent lost anything in a few weeks. I know its my fault- I am so addicted to sweets right now its not even funny. I HAVE to stop eating that stuff and get back to my low carb eating again. But I do have an appt on the 7th for another fill since I am able to eat more than I should. I think I only need a small fill so Im looking forward to getting back to things. I am having some acid reflux issues though. Are any of you dealing with it and if so what meds do you take for it?

On a positive note I have had several NSV's! Im fitting into clothes that I havent worn in 6+ years! AND I saw a friend this past weekend who I havent seen since last December or January and she told me that she didnt recognize me because I had lost so much weight. That was an AWESOME feeling! Motivates me so much more now!

Anyways...hope all is well with everybody!

Hello everybody! Things are going ok here. Im at 64 lbs lost but I havent lost anything in a few weeks. I know its my fault- I am so addicted to sweets right now its not even funny. I HAVE to stop eating that stuff and get back to my low carb eating again. But I do have an appt on the 7th for another fill since I am able to eat more than I should. I think I only need a small fill so Im looking forward to getting back to things. I am having some acid reflux issues though. Are any of you dealing with it and if so what meds do you take for it?

On a positive note I have had several NSV's! Im fitting into clothes that I havent worn in 6+ years! AND I saw a friend this past weekend who I havent seen since last December or January and she told me that she didnt recognize me because I had lost so much weight. That was an AWESOME feeling! Motivates me so much more now!

Anyways...hope all is well with everybody!

Awesome Amber , Everyone says something with me now too!! only took 72 lbs lol. i feel alot better , although i gotta figure out a way of not feeling "fat" still. Im my worst enemy at times.

Congrats!!

Jennifer

Hello everybody! Things are going ok here. Im at 64 lbs lost but I havent lost anything in a few weeks. I know its my fault- I am so addicted to sweets right now its not even funny. I HAVE to stop eating that stuff and get back to my low carb eating again. But I do have an appt on the 7th for another fill since I am able to eat more than I should. I think I only need a small fill so Im looking forward to getting back to things. I am having some acid reflux issues though. Are any of you dealing with it and if so what meds do you take for it?

On a positive note I have had several NSV's! Im fitting into clothes that I havent worn in 6+ years! AND I saw a friend this past weekend who I havent seen since last December or January and she told me that she didnt recognize me because I had lost so much weight. That was an AWESOME feeling! Motivates me so much more now!

Anyways...hope all is well with everybody!

Hi, I have the acid reflux too. So bad that at night I can't sleep, because I am either coughing, or it feels like I am breathing fire, or I vomit. The doctor put me on omeprazole. I take 4 pillls which is a lot. Talk to your doctor about it when you go for a fill. I am sure he will give you something. I was told that acid reflux and coughing at night is a sign of being to tight. I go on Nov 9th and I am going to ask for a unfill. As much as I hate to. I need my sleep at night!! Good luck with the fill