Just wanted to know how the recently banded have been doing? So far I have not had a whole lot of trouble with the gas. I have been sipping on broth and Protein shakes. Still a little sore but it is slowly easing. Hope eveyone has a safe and merry Christmas. I know us newbies will be drinking our broth for Christmas dinner I just keep telling meself this is only one day and it will pass quickly.

A holiday hug to eveyone

Karla;-)

Hi,

I had my banding done on the dec 20th. I have been doing ok. Was hard Christmas but ok. I am going back to work tomorrow thank goodness/ I have had all this house i can stand. I have my protien shakes and jello. I hope every one had a safe and Merry Christmas.

I had mine done on the 9th, I'm doing well. I feel totally normal again now, I lost almost 6kg during the liquids phase, started mushies last Thursday and since then my weight has not budged an ounce, although I guess to get through Christmas (we had 3 christmas dinners to go to ANd a birthday dinner) is pretty good going, I never would have managed that before.

I suspect my fast weight loss ride is over now though and it's going to settle down to slow and steady so its time to stop jumping on the scales everytime I happen to be in the bathroom.

I've had no trouble eating very well - I can manage about a cup at a time, no desire to snack between meals and I've been getting in fruit and veges and overall eating better than I have in a long time.

I had my surgery Dec 1st.I started passing blood this morning. KIDNEY INFECTION Be sure and get your water down.

I had a mushy but good Christmas.

I hope your felling better ladysplenda. I will make sure I drink my Water that has been hard to remember. I am keeping myself busy and forget to drink my water like I need too. Take care.

K

I had my lap band done on 12/5/05. I go for my first adjustment on 1/12/06. I'm concerned though because I don't have that "full" feeling like most describe to me. I feel like it's my normal tummy and I'm just on a major diet. Did anyone else feel like this? I had dry heaves 3 times in the hospital-ended up staying overnight because I was too sick to drink water. I'm afraid the dry heaves caused the band to "pop loose" if this possible? Any thoughts? Suggestions? PLUS-I just realized my adjustment is being done at a surgery center-I hope my insurance covers this too?

I had my surgery done on 11-15 and my first fill was two days ago. Before my 1st fill I too was feeling like I could eat anything without any ill affects. Since the fill it has been a different story. I can really feel the restriction. I think that your fill will really help your state of mind and your appetite! Good Luck!

GloryRain, the thing is, until you have a fill you have absolutely NO RESTRICTION. You may have had a little swelling from the surgery, and yes, the band is around your stomach, but it's about as tight as a hoola-hoop would be. Until they start filling it, it is just THERE. Once the swelling has gone down you could pretty much eat as you did before the surgery.

I had major restriction till week four.I feel like I can eat more just have not.I wish my fill date would get here.I do not want to start regular food without it. Surgery Dec 1st Fill----------------------------Jan 16th

I was banded on 12/01. I just started solids and I'm still adjusting to chewing a million times before I swallow. Tonight I ate a small wrap and ate too fast. I had pain and the sensation to burp. Eventually I had it come up like slime a couple of times and I feel fine now Other then worrying about possible damage I may have caused.