July 2011 Bandsters!

[lizzy2150 3]

Deb: It sounds like a side effect some people get when they need an unfill--in your case, it might be because you're still swollen from surgery? If you have moved on to solid food, you might want to spend a day or two on liquids to see if it eases up. IMO, anyway. I would also suggest checking with your doctor!!

I had the most horrific heartburn last night, at least that's what I think it was. My throat hurt and I kept coughing and the pain just would not subside no matter what I did. (tried maalox and tums). Has anyone else ever felt this?

[BandedApril 0]

Hi, all!

Just wanted to suggest a fabulous site for tracking your food/water/exercise. It's Livestrong.com, and go to the MyPlate section. I've used this before and found it really helpful for keeping me accountable, so I'm starting it again. You can put in your height/weight and weight loss goals and it will tell you how many calories you need a day to get there. It's very user-friendly, so I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do!

Day 12 Post-Op and feeling FABULOUS!

[deb8735 1]

I see the doctor tomorrow and definitely plan to mention it. I'm still on liquids at this point (hopefully until tomorrow). Others have suggested it may be GURD. I will let you all know what he says tomorrow.

Thanks for the support.

Deb

[lifeisjustbeginning2011 11]

Hang in there!! I went 6 days with no weight loss (and I was very careful with my food choices, well, except once...) but finally the scale shows a loss today. I've also started walking on a treadmill, so that probably gives the body a nudge, too. Doc says nothing much exercise wise for the first month, so I just walk about 20 minutes.

Amy

Oh, AlyGurl--me, too!!! My TOM is due at any moment, my weight loss has completely stalled, and it's all I can do not to eat everything in sight!! I have managed to avoid PBing, but I am fighting head-hunger and TOM cravings every minute of the day. *sigh*

[LisaB68 1]

I guess it all depends on the person. I have been sleeping on my sides since the night of my surgery. I am a side sleeper so i just drifted onto my sides while i was a sleep anyway. I did place a pillow beside my belly before drifting off a couple of times, but I have not had any problems there.

Lisa

I was banded on the 20th and wanted to ask if and when I would be able to lay on my side that the port is on. It is still really sore and hurts to lay on me side. Any tips?

Also I saw in previous posts the term PB'ing....what does that mean?

[sweethot143 2]

hey ladies,

So I'm 4 days out and starving! Not sure that I can make it till Friday for full liquids. I'm weak and extremely tired due to lack of calories I'm sure. The plus side is that I'm hardly sore and having a much better experience this time around. I have my port in my chest, anyone else opt for this? It seems to be a lot less painful than the stomach port was . I had never heard of this being done before. I literally had dreams of pizza last night, so hungry! My stomach feels like it's turning inside out.

[jersgirl 1]

Ok, I'm almost at the end of day 4 and I have been feeling pretty good for the most part. I had the worst gas pains that felt like horrific heartburn for 2 days then overwhelmingly bloated yesterday. Now today from just drinking Clear Liquids I have diarrhea (tmi I know). I can't tell if I have hunger pains or if that is just the feeling of the band around my stomach, lol kind of a strange predicament. Do you think I will be ok to start full liquids tomorrow since I have been keeping liquids down and feel like I am past the gas pains for the most part or should I stick to 5 full days of clear liquids? I know everyone's diet is a bit different. Mine is 5 days clear liquids, days 6 & 7 full liquids then puree for 2 weeks then on to regular food for 1 week prior to my fill at 5 weeks. I am so excited for this life changing journey and to have fabulous people to share it with. I would love to see some great ideas for pureed food if anyone has some.

[K1Smiles 2]

I was banded on July 15th! Had some complications following surgery. Ended up with Pancreatitis. No fun! I have been feeling a lot better the last 2 days. I actually got around to putting on makeup and doing my hair. I am sure my boyfriend will be thrilled with this..lol. My surgery went okay, although when they got in to place the band they found I had a hiatal hernia. Apparently it was so bad the surgeon contimplated on putting the band in. Needless to say, I am banded! It's been a little rough this last week as there isn't a whole lot of food choices to work with. sugar free pudding, Jello and cream of wheat. Yummy! (sarcasm). Each day gets easier and have lost 11 lbs so far in a week. My clothes are starting to fit different already. I think this is my motivation right now. I was in the hospital for a few days after surgery. I had super low O2 sats and my blood pressure was way low. Anyone else have issues after surgery?

[lifeisjustbeginning2011 11]

Hope everyone is doing well. Seems to be pretty quiet on the post-op side lately. I grabbed some Multivitamins today - I'll wait to buy a larger quantity until I know where my deficiencies are (I'm guessing that I'm going to need Iron). Still taking my Calcium twice a day like a good little patient. <<hugs>>

Amy

[AlyGurl 3]

I was banded on July 15th! Had some complications following surgery. Ended up with Pancreatitis. No fun! I have been feeling a lot better the last 2 days. I actually got around to putting on makeup and doing my hair. I am sure my boyfriend will be thrilled with this..lol. My surgery went okay, although when they got in to place the band they found I had a hiatal hernia. Apparently it was so bad the surgeon contimplated on putting the band in. Needless to say, I am banded! It's been a little rough this last week as there isn't a whole lot of food choices to work with. sugar free pudding, Jello and cream of wheat. Yummy! (sarcasm). Each day gets easier and have lost 11 lbs so far in a week. My clothes are starting to fit different already. I think this is my motivation right now. I was in the hospital for a few days after surgery. I had super low O2 sats and my blood pressure was way low. Anyone else have issues after surgery?

I didn't have issues post op but they found a hiatal weakness while they were banding me and had to fix it. It's definately slowed the recovery process a bit.

[deb8735 1]

Hooray! Staples are out and purees are in! Had some tuna with reduced fat olive oil mayo, and it was sooooo good.

Once I explained the heartburn sensation, they had me do a barium swallow, to make sure everything was in the proper place, and it is. So not sure what happened, but never want to feel that again!

[rebandedgrl 0]

I was banded on July 15th! Had some complications following surgery. Ended up with Pancreatitis. No fun! I have been feeling a lot better the last 2 days. I actually got around to putting on makeup and doing my hair. I am sure my boyfriend will be thrilled with this..lol. My surgery went okay, although when they got in to place the band they found I had a hiatal hernia. Apparently it was so bad the surgeon contimplated on putting the band in. Needless to say, I am banded! It's been a little rough this last week as there isn't a whole lot of food choices to work with. sugar free pudding, Jello and cream of wheat. Yummy! (sarcasm). Each day gets easier and have lost 11 lbs so far in a week. My clothes are starting to fit different already. I think this is my motivation right now. I was in the hospital for a few days after surgery. I had super low O2 sats and my blood pressure was way low. Anyone else have issues after surgery?

Cream of Wheat sounds amazing right now!! Absolutely amazing and delicious! I can hardly read the words CREAM of WHEAT without salivating! lol.

[lizzy2150 3]

Amy:

I always love it when you respond--you always say just the right thing to make me feel better! I do so love this support group. Yay, July Bandsters!

I'm clinging to the idea that my standard monthly Water retention would usually make me gain 3-5 lbs, but this month, I'm just staying the same weight. I'm hoping that means that when this TOM is over, I'll have a net loss.

Hang in there!! I went 6 days with no weight loss (and I was very careful with my food choices, well, except once...) but finally the scale shows a loss today. I've also started walking on a treadmill, so that probably gives the body a nudge, too. Doc says nothing much exercise wise for the first month, so I just walk about 20 minutes.

Amy

[lizzy2150 3]

So you're waiting until you know what your Vitamin deficiencies are? I just assumed I'd have them and started chewables: a Multivitamin, Calcium, and Iron. I also found some Gummy fish oil pills at costco. They're supposedly tropical fruit flavored--and sometimes I can't even detect the fishy undertaste (sometimes, though . . . ick!!).

I'm considering tracking down other chewables--pre-op, I took a lot of supplements to help deal with PCOS symptoms. Now I'm hoping the weight loss will help; but in the meantime, there were some (like Biotin and inositol) that seemed to make me feel a lot better. But I have learned to loathe taking pills!

What is everyone else doing re: Vitamins?

Hope everyone is doing well. Seems to be pretty quiet on the post-op side lately. I grabbed some multivitamins today - I'll wait to buy a larger quantity until I know where my deficiencies are (I'm guessing that I'm going to need Iron). Still taking my calcium twice a day like a good little patient. <<hugs>>

Amy

[lifeisjustbeginning2011 11]

I've been doing the liquid Calcium twice a day and now the Gummy multivitamins once a day. I just had to buy some because I had quite a few samples of the multis, so I've been taking them since surgery. I have a feeling that I'll be buying Iron soon, as well as a possible adjustment in my thyroid med (I'm still very sluggish since surgery). I saw gummy fish oil pills at Trader Joe's last night and I thought they sounded yucky! You're brave!!!

Amy

So you're waiting until you know what your Vitamin deficiencies are? I just assumed I'd have them and started chewables: a multivitamin, calcium, and iron. I also found some gummy fish oil pills at costco. They're supposedly tropical fruit flavored--and sometimes I can't even detect the fishy undertaste (sometimes, though . . . ick!!).

I'm considering tracking down other chewables--pre-op, I took a lot of supplements to help deal with PCOS symptoms. Now I'm hoping the weight loss will help; but in the meantime, there were some (like Biotin and inositol) that seemed to make me feel a lot better. But I have learned to loathe taking pills!

What is everyone else doing re: Vitamins?