Hi Everyone!!

Where are all the March bandsters at?!! I was just approved last week and have a surgery date of March 16th. Looks like I'll be starting a two week pre-op liquid diet (Optifast) on March 2nd which I'm not looking forward to!! Anyone else scheduled for March? Do you have a pre-op diet to follow?

Good Luck to everyone!!

OMG I still have that terrible gas that comes up then stops in my chest and goes back down. I called the nurse and she said it should be gone very soon and to keep walking. But this makes me feel like Im having a heart attack and the pressure is awfull. I go for a one week check up Saturday . I hope it's gone by then or I hope they can give me better answers.

Ok, my March buddies. I have a problemo. Before I tell you, YES I KNOW I TOTALLY DID SOMETHING STUPID. I know I did. :(

I have been totally committed and that's what sucks the most about this.

I am on liquids for 3 weeks post up. (3 days of clears and now full liquids) I was banded a week ago. I was on a strict preop diet beforehand. I've lost 20 pounds.

OK now my problem.

Last night, in the middle of life with 3 kids and a husband (homework, dinner, baths, the daily teenager problems, etc.) I was distracted and picked up a handful of pita chips. (YES, OMG. WTF was I thinking??!?)

and I just started eating them like I used to eat! Fast, one right after the other.

Well, let me tell you. I obviously didn't make it through the whole handful. OMG. They sort of stuck in my throat and then I experienced TERRIBLE pain near my band.

I drank a bunch of Water, thought I was gonna throw up and then it ended up going through. I could FEEL it go through the band. It hurt and it was obviously tight.

I don't have a fill in my band, btw. (Realize band)

Today, I have some mild pain near my band. It feels like GAS pain again. Like I REALLY need to burp.

Do you guys think I totally screwed everything up??? I really just want this to be ok!! OMG! I have been trying SO hard, not giving in to head hunger, NOT giving in to regular hunger for THIS!??!?

OMG.

Unfortunately I am not going to be much help but I think if the pain continues you should call your doctors office and see what they say. Hope it all goes well!!

Hope everyone is doing well. As we speak I am chomping on a scrambled egg and boy does it taste good!! So glad to finally be off liquids. I can tell you right now I am struggling with not drinking while eating but it's another challenge I'll just have to get used to.

I'm still having some trapped gas in my shoulder, is any one else!?!? I have not taken any gas-x strips in the past few days but I thought maybe that pain would go away. Hope it does soon, it's pretty annoying.

I can't believe March is almost over and we'll all finally be banded. Anyone having surgery tomorrow GOOD LUCK!!!

My sister was banded almost 2 years ago and she says you have to walk around a lot to ease the pain of something being stuck that won't come up. I hope this helps

Ok, my March buddies. I have a problemo. Before I tell you, YES I KNOW I TOTALLY DID SOMETHING STUPID. I know I did. :(

I have been totally committed and that's what sucks the most about this.

I am on liquids for 3 weeks post up. (3 days of clears and now full liquids) I was banded a week ago. I was on a strict preop diet beforehand. I've lost 20 pounds.

OK now my problem.

Last night, in the middle of life with 3 kids and a husband (homework, dinner, baths, the daily teenager problems, etc.) I was distracted and picked up a handful of pita chips. (YES, OMG. WTF was I thinking??!?)

and I just started eating them like I used to eat! Fast, one right after the other.

Well, let me tell you. I obviously didn't make it through the whole handful. OMG. They sort of stuck in my throat and then I experienced TERRIBLE pain near my band.

I drank a bunch of Water, thought I was gonna throw up and then it ended up going through. I could FEEL it go through the band. It hurt and it was obviously tight.

I don't have a fill in my band, btw. (Realize band)

Today, I have some mild pain near my band. It feels like GAS pain again. Like I REALLY need to burp.

Do you guys think I totally screwed everything up??? I really just want this to be ok!! OMG! I have been trying SO hard, not giving in to head hunger, NOT giving in to regular hunger for THIS!??!?

OMG.

Congrats!!!! You're going to do great!! It's awesome to know it's finally happening, right?

Thanks. I worked at this for so long. I feel really good about this decision.

Hi march bandsters

I am getting banded in April the sixth

Have not really been given a pre op diet as such

Just to cut down

But I think I do the drinks just in case ,any advice please,

Will be greatly appreciated

I also had NO pre op diet. It was just low fat and lots of Protein. My doctor does this to minimize cheating and eating solid foods after you are banded, which can cause serious complications. If you are prepared to start liquids now and stay on liquids 1-2 weeks after surgery, you can lose quite a bit of weight. I, personally, wouldn't be able to stick with it! Good luck in APRIL!

It does sound like it got stuck. You may have inflammed your stomach a bit. I would focus on warm liquids (even hot) and going really slow for a day....but call your doc if it gets worse... when I get stuck (usually if I odn;t chew well or one time I ater ham without thinking like you described---old habits)....strethcing and warm liquis help me get unstuck (I've vomited twice)

My surgery date is March 15 in Albany, Georgia. I go for all of my pre-work on Feb. 28. I'm assuming they will give me my pre-op diet instructions on that date???

Thats great!!!!!!!!!!, i started pre-op diet feb 28th and was banded march 15,2011.

Thanks for your replies.<3

I am drinking warm deaf tea that they gave me at the hospital and I will try stretching.

I'm feeling a lot better than I did!

Lesson learned!

Don't worry you'll be fine!!

I'm almost a month post op, and I had my "slips" and went through that too, If fells horrible , I know, but you learn from it and just move on… As long as you LEARN from it..hehehehehe… You'll be fine.

As far as the pain, if it keeps on going you should definitely call your doctor!!! Hope you fell better, and don't let that get you down!

Unfortunately I am not going to be much help but I think if the pain continues you should call your doctors office and see what they say. Hope it all goes well!!

Don't worry you'll be fine!!

I'm almost a month post op, and I had my "slips" and went through that too, If fells horrible , I know, but you learn from it and just move on… As long as you LEARN from it..hehehehehe… You'll be fine.

As far as the pain, if it keeps on going you should definitely call your doctor!!! Hope you fell better, and don't let that get you down!

Ok, my March buddies. I have a problemo. Before I tell you, YES I KNOW I TOTALLY DID SOMETHING STUPID. I know I did. :(

I have been totally committed and that's what sucks the most about this.

I am on liquids for 3 weeks post up. (3 days of clears and now full liquids) I was banded a week ago. I was on a strict preop diet beforehand. I've lost 20 pounds.

OK now my problem.

Last night, in the middle of life with 3 kids and a husband (homework, dinner, baths, the daily teenager problems, etc.) I was distracted and picked up a handful of pita chips. (YES, OMG. WTF was I thinking??!?)

and I just started eating them like I used to eat! Fast, one right after the other.

Well, let me tell you. I obviously didn't make it through the whole handful. OMG. They sort of stuck in my throat and then I experienced TERRIBLE pain near my band.

I drank a bunch of Water, thought I was gonna throw up and then it ended up going through. I could FEEL it go through the band. It hurt and it was obviously tight.

I don't have a fill in my band, btw. (Realize band)

Today, I have some mild pain near my band. It feels like GAS pain again. Like I REALLY need to burp.

Do you guys think I totally screwed everything up??? I really just want this to be ok!! OMG! I have been trying SO hard, not giving in to head hunger, NOT giving in to regular hunger for THIS!??!?

OMG.

Don't worry you'll be fine!!

I'm almost a month post op, and I had my "slips" and went through that too, If fells horrible , I know, but you learn from it and just move on… As long as you LEARN from it..hehehehehe… You'll be fine.

As far as the pain, if it keeps on going you should definitely call your doctor!!! Hope you fell better, and don't let that get you down!

Thanks SO much for the encouragement!! It does feel horrible. Not just the pain but the guilt! I definitely have learned from it! I will definitely be more aware and just follow the Dr's directions!

I am feeling better this evening. There is still a small amount of soreness but I think all will be ok!

I'm so happy to finally be banded!

I am just 2 days post op but I have a friend who is 2 years banded and she said about 3 weeks post op she went to a party and thought she could eat cheese off a pizza (ugh, I don't know if I will ever try to do that) , anyway she said the same thing but worse it got "stuck" then with water it finally came back up she and her band are fine!

Good Morning everyone!!! I am off to the hospital now to start my new life. Not really scared now, but who knows in an hour or so. I got hugs and kisses from my 2 boys and a dear friend is getting them off to school and picking them up. Down a total of 18 pounds most of it from the pre-op diet. Surg was almost cancelled yesterday due to strep throat scare but it was negative. Will keep you updated. Thanks for all the support and encouragement I find here and good luck to my fellow March 31st bandsters. God Bless!!!