Just banded

jrenae · December 18, 2005

Hello everyone,

I just was banded yesterday dec 16. I was unable to sleep at all last night. I had a lot of gas on my stomach and in my back area. I woke up every 30minutes. Is this normal. Also, i havent had the urge to eat anything. I had to make my self eat 1 can of broth yesterday and 1 can so far today. I fill so full. I mean really, really stuffed. I guess that's good in a sense. The pain is bearable, but its very uncomfortable. My husband has been a big help. So anyone thinking about the band, please have some sort of support team. Does anyone have pointers for me for the next few days?

HarleyNana · December 18, 2005

Welcome to bandland and I wish you luck on your journey.

You're lucky to have a good DH. Take care and let him pamper you a few days longer.

Lisa*in*NJ · December 20, 2005

Hi and congrats on being banded!

I was just banded on the 13th and had horrible gas pain. I would walk and walk my home to get rid of the pain. I had it bad in my left shoulder and neck. What finally got rid of it was a nice long-slow walk OUTSIDE this past Sunday-5 days after surgery. Since then it's like a switch was turned off-no gas pain at all! As far as wanting to eat, I had to force myself to take in liquids for a couple days after surgery-I didn't want to end up back in the hospital on an IV. I keep a little chart on the counter of all of my consumed ounces. Gatorade was really enjoyable for me. Just keep sipping ALL DAY! Finally today I am actually hungry, I just had a 1/2 of Milk Choc Slim Fast high Protein, no sugar shake with some 1% milk in it and it was awesome. Just take it slow you'll get there, and the people on this board will help you!

Good luck!

paula · December 20, 2005

Hi Jrenae,

and WELCOME to bandland!!!

alot of people take GasX for the gas pains - and also we recommend walking. As much as you can.

Good luck - and what a wonderful Christmas gift you have just recieved, the beginning to a new journey!

dylansmom · December 20, 2005

Congrats on your new life!

jrenae · December 20, 2005

Thanks to you all. This site has helped me sooooo much. I'm doing so much better now. The gas pains are very minimal now. I walk very often. Me and my mom went out to Cvs yesterday, and it felt good. Thanks again.