September bandsters: What are your UPS and DOWNS?

[Kmommy 1]

Hi

Just thought I'd start a random thread.... to see what has been GOOD and what has been...well... not so good!

UPS:

- losing almost 12 lbs in 7 days

- seeing a difference in my clothes

- hearing ppl say they can see a difference

- being able to go through this with my friend

- full support my husband

DOWNS:

- the frigging gas pains!

- the nausea

- the back/shoulder pain

- I miss my friend... food!

- lack of diversity in what I can have

What are your UPS and DOWNS?

[babyk 1]

We seem to have similar ups and Downs. I was banded Monday the 27 th

Ups:

I've lost 10 lbs in 7 days

my family has been telling me they can see a difference

I'm starting tofeel a LITTLE bit better

downs:

the disgusting taste in my mouth

the horrible gas pains

feeling weak

throwing up from the pain meds (ouch!)

having to deal with the pain without pain meds because it makes me throw up

my back/ neck aches

needing help to do certain things like turning the shower on and brushing my hair

I want to chug like 10000 bottles of Water because I am so thirsty; obviously I can't

[sara31 2]

Good thread! I was banded 9/15

Ups:

-Seeing the fat rolls slowly smoothing out

-Being able to cross my legs better

-Being able to get into Old Navy 18's & 20's

-Watching the scale move down down down (lowest I have been since '04)

-Appreciating what I am able to eat (today is my first day of soft foods!)

Downs:

-Clothing is starting to look bad (too big) - bad "down" to have right?

-Accidentally drinking a gulp that is too big (hurts - oops!)

-Being scared to eat real food (I am right now eating my first food in two weeks for lunch) -I am chewing it to DEATH!

-Back pain from having to take it easy (I'm walking 1-2 miles a day, but I was used to doing more vigorous exercise the exercise kept my back muscles in check. The back pain is the worst.

- Not being able to chug Water after working out - I'm thirsty DANGIT!

- burping!

Edited September 30, 2010 by piperboo

[ledgins 0]

Banded 9/21

ups:

being able to breath a little easier

seeing numbers on scale go down

positive comments from friends and family

clothes are a little to big

downs:

Husband tries but does not understand the support i need

this stupid craving for italian foods ( my favorite)

the left shoulder pain

tired of SOUP!!

[stateofzen 46]

September 17th surgery (one day short of 2 weeks)

Ups:

I've lost 14 lbs since surgery (49 since started process)

I can wear my wedding ring for the first time in 6 years

My rolls are visibly shrinking!

I am down into the clothes I wore last more than 5 years ago

I look better in clothes

People are noticing, but are attributing to my hair cut

Downs:

My neck is killing me from having to sleep on my back

I had a minor complication with one of my incision sites, so I'm taking nasty liquid antibiotics

I miss red wine :drool:

[brittneyallyse 0]

Banded Tuesday, September 28th

Ups:

I've lost 21lbs since pre-op diet (started 9.14)

My clothes are getting loose

My face looks smaller (no more double chin)

My stomach isn't hanging over as much

My boyfriend willing to change his lifestyle to accomodate me

Downs:

Unbearable heartburn

I feel full but I have to take in Fluid

Restrictions to fluids (I miss solid food)

Neck and back pain

Not being able to be independent (yet)

[irisheyesrsmylng 40]

Just got banded last week but here are some ups and downs

UPS: Mega support from everyone

Time off to rest and recoup

Not a complicated food plan

Pain from surgery went away quickly

Downs: Getting tired of the Clear liquids

Gas Pains

Cabin Fever

Fluids, fluids, fluids!!!

So grateful i did it, just want to keep up the motivation! Cheers to all of ya!

[candy rain 0]

Thought id add mine:-

Ups

10lb loss banded 25/09/10

Self believe- i can really do this

Partner support

excited to get on the scales

not hungry much

a brighter future

downs

OMG!!! gas pains Arrrrggghhhhhhhhhhh

Neck pain

shoulder pain

rumbling tummy

Intergestion feeling

need looking after/ unable to do simple stuff

desperate to drink a pint of anything!

miss food like a crack head misses crack!

the fear of liking food again/ im a foodaholic

But everydays a school day and i learn something everyday, just taking it 1 day at a time :drool:

[mytrice 0]

Hi Everyone,

My Ups

lose 19 lbs banded on 9/20/2010

walk faster, now have a couple of co workers walking with me at lunch time

face smaller

have new recipes to try(all healthy version)

love my doctor and his team

full support from family and friends

off diabetic meds

I'm happy:-):drool:

My Downs

shoulder pain

sick of juice

port site a little sore

[Muthabomb 0]

I was banded on Tues. 9/28/10.

My UPS would be:

that the surgery part is finally over.

My face seems a little smaller.

The pain pump did not hurt coming out =)

Pain has not been too bad.

My DOWNS would be:

My friend brought dinner to my family and I couldn't eat her awesome food =(

Left shoulder pain has been so bad!!!

How bad it hurts to move.

Being afraid of moving on to the next phases of food (still on Clear Liquids till Saturday 10/2)

Trying to stay positive and knowing as long as every day is better than the last then I am headed in the right direction!

[hocuspocus 0]

Banded 23/9

Ups

Lost 9.5lbs

Can still drink tea and coffee

Can't drink more than 1/3 of a smoothie

Feels good to not be really stuffed

Heartburn and reflux completely gone

Can still eat chocolate

Downs

Can still eat chocolate

Port a bit sore

Out of breath from gas

The smell of pizza and bacon is intolerable

Don't seem to have lost as much weight as a lot of other people

Edited October 1, 2010 by hocuspocus

[ocbutterfly 0]

cool thread

banded 9/27

ups:

i did it!

lost 6 lbs in 3 days :thumbup:

healing is going well

met some great people along the way

ready for the change

i can still get all of my Vitamins in [* you guys should check out gummy vitamins, they are good!]

downs:

weakness [im beginning to be able to drink the Proteins again so it's gonna take some time to get rid of these headaches]

shoulder/neck pain [now dying down thank God!]

stomach grumbling in gassy way :thumbup:

soreness on the incisons:sad:

i want some soft foods like yogurt and cottage cheese already :crying: [but i will not break! i gotta stick to the plan so im on the proteins/jello/sugar free pops/and broth for about 10 more days]

good luck everyone!

[mom05 0]

Wonderful Thread... Banded 09/22/10

UPS: have lost 16 pounds since surgery

not as sore (a bit where the port is at)

didn't know that tomatoe Soup is awesome!!!!

can finally drink more, without feeling sick

my hands look thinner:smile:

DOWNS: the pain on my left shoulder:frown:

rumbling in my stomach

gas

Baskin-Robbins icecream (once a week)

Pasta ( I love pasta)

[sourmissg 0]

This is a wonderful thread, Banded on 9/23/10

ups

Lost 10 lds

DH says he can tell I lost

My face looks smaller

Support from family and friends

downs

need to chew food

restrictions to fluids

cabin fever

unbearable heartburn

[felanijer 0]

My ups:

Losing 12 pounds post-op.

Going through this with two of my good friends.

Possiblity my husband will do the procedure also.

Having the procedure go quickly and smoothly (2 hours from start to finish).

Not a lot of pain.

Walking without pain.

Shopping for new clothes for our cruise next April.

My downs:

Starting to experience gas.:thumbup:

Wanting to eat all the things I see and smell.:thumbup:

No support groups in my immediate area.

Starting weight 292

Current weight 280

Edited October 1, 2010 by felanijer
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