October 2010 (Bootiful Bandsters) Thread

[FinallyFree0812 9]

Hi everybody! Well, I was banded on 10/25. This has been a very different experience for me than what I am reading here. When I woke up from surgery....I was crying to them that my chest hurt. It felt like someone was standing on my chest. From the beginning, I had a very full feeling that would never go away. Ever! It constantly feels like I have just eaten too much at Thanksgiving. I have to watch the clock to know when I need to eat. liquids go down fine and stay down but like I said, I feel full even before I begin. I HAVE HAD AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF GAS! I HAVE BEEN WALKING AND WALKING AND EVEN SO, I CAN HEAR IT CONTINUE TO RUMBLE AROUND, BUT I CAN'T GET RID OF IT. I have tried Maalox and Gas X strips and I still have a lot of gas. My stomach is still very swollen and the port area is VERY tender. I have been in contact with the Dr's office and they did do an xray when I was still in the hospital and the band is in the right spot. They just keep telling me that although the progress is slow, at least I am feeling a tiny bit better and not worse, and I am not experiencing fever or chills. My post op appointment is Friday and I expect them to do another xray then since this full feeling won't go away. I would really appreciate your prayers BTW, I have had back surgeries, c-section, hernia repair, and a hysterectomy AND THIS IS WORSE THAN ANY OF THOSE!.. I was always back to myself after 2-3 days. I'll end with good news: I've lost 21 lbs since I started pre-op diet!

[chefjacki 0]

Hey, I had that same feeling, had my band on 10/26 . I think that is pretty common feeling from what i have heard. just get them to check again for your peace of mind. I am are ready getting over the feeling and have lost 25 pds since the post op diet.Yeah me.

[chefjacki 0]

I also had the hernia repair, and i think that is the discomfort that i feel now. but its getting better.

[mnguest 0]

It was a alot harder that I had expected although the gas pains evreyone is taking about is just NOT happening for me. Someone said a good surgeon will try and remove most of the gas? No clue about that though. Post op tomorrow excited to see how much I have lost. Hope everyone is feeling better-us late October bandsters need to stick together!

[lakerdodgerchick 0]

I've been very blessed in not having very much gas. I've resumed back to normal life. I've added walking to my everyday life & have really started to see results. My first fill is scheduled for the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

[sakeenah01 0]

Ok so the day of surgery nhow much did u weigh???

[Grams 0]

Hi everybody! Well, I was banded on 10/25. This has been a very different experience for me than what I am reading here. When I woke up from surgery....I was crying to them that my chest hurt. It felt like someone was standing on my chest. From the beginning, I had a very full feeling that would never go away. Ever! It constantly feels like I have just eaten too much at Thanksgiving. I have to watch the clock to know when I need to eat. Liquids go down fine and stay down but like I said, I feel full even before I begin. I HAVE HAD AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF GAS! I HAVE BEEN WALKING AND WALKING AND EVEN SO, I CAN HEAR IT CONTINUE TO RUMBLE AROUND, BUT I CAN'T GET RID OF IT. I have tried Maalox and Gas X strips and I still have a lot of gas. My stomach is still very swollen and the port area is VERY tender. I have been in contact with the Dr's office and they did do an xray when I was still in the hospital and the band is in the right spot. They just keep telling me that although the progress is slow, at least I am feeling a tiny bit better and not worse, and I am not experiencing fever or chills. My post op appointment is Friday and I expect them to do another xray then since this full feeling won't go away. I would really appreciate your prayers BTW, I have had back surgeries, c-section, hernia repair, and a hysterectomy AND THIS IS WORSE THAN ANY OF THOSE!.. I was always back to myself after 2-3 days. I'll end with good news: I've lost 21 lbs since I started pre-op diet!

You are definitely not alone. I'm 3 weeks post-op and while not in pain still don't feel like myself. Had the hernia repair too and maybe that's why. Right now feeling "what have I done"? Hopefully after my fill will feel better about my decision. I have no restriction whatsoever and can eat and drink anything. Trying to hold onto my 23 lb pre-op loss. I'll pray for you if you'll pray for me.:wub:

[sakeenah01 0]

I hope that u feel betta it is a slow process my stomach is sore as i dont know wht...i had a test when i was in the hospital to and they said it was all good...so because u feel full all the time u aint eating anything?

[BostonPA 0]

I'm 4 weeks post-op, and overall, I love my band! I have lost 30 pounds between pre-op diet and life with the band!

The only thing is that lately, I wake up every morning with this awful cramping in my stomach. I think there is a large gas bubble there, because once I start burping (I know, gross!) I feel better. Will have to experiment staying off soda, even if it's flat.

So far, there are no foods I can't tolerate, as long as I take small bites and chew thoroughly. I have not vomited, slimed, or PB'd once! Hope I don't jinx myself...

I'm supposed to get my first fill in 2 weeks. But for now, I feel some restriction, and no discomfort other than the morning gas. Yay!

[Willsmom6 0]

I was banded 10/28/10. First day back at work and I'm very tired and sore. Did anyone else feel kind of cold and a little dizzy or not quite with it? I felt fine when I was home and could lay down often or sit down often. I think maybe I should have stayed home until monday. And I feel like my left shoulder hurts all the time. I knew that gas would cause that after surgery but should it still be there? Did it hurt when your guys stomach growled? What is sliming? I havent vomited or burped up anything but sometimes feel that maybe my shoulder hurts because I'm drinking too much too fast? I'm in constant fear that I'm going to make my band slip... Like it's super fragile or something. Am I just being neurotic? lol it's happened before haha

[sakeenah01 0]

i think that u are ok and yeah i do get the gurgling stuff.. my shoulders are not in any pain but i do think u should have waited to go back to work cause im still sore i got banded on the 25th...good luck with the band...

[dylanthomas99 0]

hi all things are good 8 days post-op 10lb down wwhhhooopppiii, having stiches out tomorrow can't wait they are itching like mad x

[dylanthomas99 0]

hi all things are good 8 days post-op 10lb down wwhhhooopppiii, having stiches out tomorrow can't wait they are itching like mad x

how do i update my ticker any ideas x

[sakeenah01 0]

I hope all is well good luck...

[Pattypwk 0]

I was banded on 10/4 and had my 1 week (and 2 day) followup appt. I have been on the scale every day and was upset because I was 1 lb lower yesterday than today and thought I was failing (I am extremely hard on myself and hope learn to cut myself some slack). So, here I was thinking poorly about my loss. When I got weighed at the Dr office I was down 8lbs since my preop appt and 10lbs total since the appt before I started my preop diet. So much for thinking I was failing.

What I learned from this is forget weighing every day as it will just cause disappointment in the short run. I am putting up my scale until I am better able to cope with it and will just wait it out until my 4 week post op appt.

Was banded on 10/25 and have lost 11 lbs. Thought I would have lost more considering I've been on liquids for 3 weeks.