Greetings to all!

Here is a place for us to meet up after our surgeries for more specific post-op discussions. Hope to see everyone here!

well i'm new to this website all together but I was just banded on the 19th... still sore and having pressure isses....it feels like my stomach is still swollen so it's pushing on my lungs when I sit or lay down. BUT besides a little discomfort I'm very excited about my new journey!

From what I've heard, PBing should be something that rarely happens....so if you're PBing "all the time" I think you need to record what you're eating and the quantities very carefully. Please stay in contact with your doctor - this is worrisome! Report your food logs to your doc or nutritionist so they can help you. Perhaps you're eating too fast, too much or not chewing - this should not be something that is taken lightly. The band can be damaged by doing this. I have a one minute sand timer that my doc office gave me to train myself to eat slowly. After using it for a week, I can see a difference. Maybe that would help? I just don't want to see you flip your band or damage it so it won't work anymore. Take care & let us know how you're doing!

My weight loss has been stalled for the last week. =( I know its just because its TTOTM but it's really disheartening... espeically with cravings! I've been eating WAY too much and PB all the time! This is really hard because I feel like I've lost a bunch of restriction even in the last two days or so! I'm really worried that I've stuffed up my pouch or something because my mushies may not have been as mushy as they needed to be... I've just been a mess this week because of starting back at school and everything. At least I don't graze at school and can really control my intake... I just wish it was as easy on weekends!!!

I am still REALLY struggling with the whole head hunger thing.... =(

On the upside, my jeans are falling down!

well i'm new to this website all together but I was just banded on the 19th... still sore and having pressure isses....it feels like my stomach is still swollen so it's pushing on my lungs when I sit or lay down. BUT besides a little discomfort I'm very excited about my new journey!

I was banded on the 17th, so we r somehow on the same boat... Im banded 1 week today and feeling much better thank God

congrats on ur band and welcome on board

To the early July banders

Im about to start on my mushies (yayy)... and wanted to ask u from ur experience what has been going well for u?

Plz give us some ideas from ur mushies diet

From what I've heard, PBing should be something that rarely happens....so if you're PBing "all the time" I think you need to record what you're eating and the quantities very carefully. Please stay in contact with your doctor - this is worrisome! Report your food logs to your doc or nutritionist so they can help you. Perhaps you're eating too fast, too much or not chewing - this should not be something that is taken lightly. The band can be damaged by doing this. I have a one minute sand timer that my doc office gave me to train myself to eat slowly. After using it for a week, I can see a difference. Maybe that would help? I just don't want to see you flip your band or damage it so it won't work anymore. Take care & let us know how you're doing!

I don't know if it's technically PBing... it's usually like I'll have a spoonful too much of soup or drink my water too quickly and will hiccup it up. =/

I REALLY like the sand timer idea... I think timing is DEFINATELY an issue for me!

I'm going to try going back to liquids for a day or two... just to get back to basics.

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?

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?

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?

It was more than two weeks before I could lie on either side... I still can't really lie on my stomach!

Emily, you will eventually be able to lay any way you want, but give it time. I am 12 days out and finally feeling more comfort sleeping at night.

As for PB'ing, it is a "productive burp", a nice way of saying throwing up. It's one of those nasty side effects that banders have to be careful of. It happens if you eat too much too fast or without chewing well. I suggest you buy the book Bandwagon by Jean McMillan. It will tell you everything to need to know about this new lifestyle. I read it in like 2 days -- such a good read. She is knowledgeable and funny too. I think you'll really like it.

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?

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*

My weight loss has been stalled for the last week. =( I know its just because its TTOTM but it's really disheartening... espeically with cravings! I've been eating WAY too much and PB all the time! This is really hard because I feel like I've lost a bunch of restriction even in the last two days or so! I'm really worried that I've stuffed up my pouch or something because my mushies may not have been as mushy as they needed to be... I've just been a mess this week because of starting back at school and everything. At least I don't graze at school and can really control my intake... I just wish it was as easy on weekends!!!

I am still REALLY struggling with the whole head hunger thing.... =(

On the upside, my jeans are falling down!

It was probably about 2 weeks for me. I'm a side sleeping, but I found that sleeping on my back with a pillow or two under my knees helped me to be more comfortable. I was happy when I could sleep on my side again, I missed it.

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?

Hi everyone! Just wanted to drop a line and say that the surgery went really well. I was banded last Friday July 22 and had a hiatal hernia repaired at the same time. I feel better than I thought I would, but the shoulder pain feels worse than yesterday. Love the heating pad for that! I am on clear liquids only for 5 days and I am feeling hungry but the fear of causing my band to slip by skipping ahead will keep me from cheating. Happy to finally be on this side of the surgery!:bananajump:

Hi everyone! Just wanted to drop a line and say that the surgery went really well. I was banded last Friday July 22 and had a hiatal hernia repaired at the same time. I feel better than I thought I would, but the shoulder pain feels worse than yesterday. Love the heating pad for that! I am on clear liquids only for 5 days and I am feeling hungry but the fear of causing my band to slip by skipping ahead will keep me from cheating. Happy to finally be on this side of the surgery!:bananajump:

Congrats!!! I was banded the 19th and also had a hiatal hernia repaired at the same time! The pain in the shoulder was...well a pain! I think my 'gas' pains was the worst of it all though!! Mine finally subsided last night...was the 1st night I slept comfortably!! Well good luck with the liquid diet...Im so bored with it now and I'm ready for the mushy stage but like you I'm scared to mess anything up so I WILL NOT cheat!!!

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?

hey Emily...

I was able to sleep on my port side by the end of the 1st week... so keep trying till u feel its fine but take it easy on urself

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?