March Bandsters!

[larch 8]

I have a question??. I never been put asleep before' date=' I'm scared about that. That's my biggest fear. Some ppl say its like going to sleep for 10 minutes and waking up. Not knowing what happened,because its that quick. I get banded Thursday and I'm so scared about that. I'm just gonna pray like I have never prayed before. I have faith..[/quote']

I had never been put to sleep before either. It all turned out great. Everyone told me that I would start counting and then be out. I don't remember even counting...that fast. I woke up and everything was fine. I'll pray for your comfort.

[gingerwale 8]

I have a question??. I never been put asleep before' date=' I'm scared about that. That's my biggest fear. Some ppl say its like going to sleep for 10 minutes and waking up. Not knowing what happened,because its that quick. I get banded Thursday and I'm so scared about that. I'm just gonna pray like I have never prayed before. I have faith..[/quote']

They will give you a medication that sends you to Lala land in you iv. You'll probably be asleep before they actually put you to sleep... It's all very fast. You no sooner close your eyes than you are waking up. You will do great. If you're nervous when you arrive ask for something to calm you as soon as they start the iv

[gingerwale 8]

Judych-

Glad everything is going smoothly. I had mine on 3/19. Had 2 hernias repaired and a lot of adhesions removed. I think a was a lot more sore than I had prepared myself for. Took me an extra couple of days to recoup...but I'm feeling much better now. I am struggling with the all liquid diet now. I am very hungry and no its NOt head hunger. My stomach is grawling so hard and long that it has become painful. I finally ate a small amount of boiled Pasta. I stomach instantly stopped grawling. I felt so much better. Its not something Im going to start doing all day' date=' but Im just going to have to add a small amount of something to stop the hungry. I am still getting in all my Protein with the New whey Protein shots.[/quote']

Be so careful! I'm on Clear liquids for at least seven days... The way my md explained it, if you put anything in that pouch that the stomach has to work at, you will pop a stitch. If this occurs, you will have a slip. Maybe not now, or next week. But maybe next year when you get a stomach bug and throw up. The post op diet isn't a "tolerance" thing... It's a stomach rest thing. Just be careful!

[fozzy22193 0]

I do fozzy. I believe it's the tissues knitting themselves back together, and inflammation of nerves. I support that area when I walk, change positions, or sit down or stand up from the toilet. Internal pressure pushes the area outwards, external pressure (hand, small pillow) helps to support the tissue

Thanks! I was starting to worry about it. It seems to come and go. I have my follow up appointment on Monday, so I will be able to ask the Dr.

[ready4changein2011 70]

Dear Ready..............I agree as nurses we are definitely chronically dehydrated. Well glad to be home anyway. My doc also thought we only had to lift 20 lbs not 59 so I guess i'll be home 6 weeks not 4. Definitely need the break.

Error 50 lbs

I hear ya, enjoying my break kinda been like a vacation for me.

[ready4changein2011 70]

I have a question??. I never been put asleep before, I'm scared about that. That's my biggest fear. Some ppl say its like going to sleep for 10 minutes and waking up. Not knowing what happened,because its that quick. I get banded Thursday and I'm so scared about that. I'm just gonna pray like I have never prayed before. I have faith..

I had the same fear, its really quick. They gave me a cocktail and I was so relaxed I think I was sleep before they actually put me too sleep. I prayed prior and put myself in God's hand. Til this day the last thing I remember was the cocktail. I even slept through my recovery period. Good luck.

[flab u less 45]

Mwest. I had the same phobia.I had my surgery Monday. When I got there the nurse gave me a relaxing pill right away.i asked everyone about a thousand times bout the while u just go to sleep issue. I got into er and everyone again introduced themselves and the anesthesia Guy said hey I'm gonna give u something to calm u down ok and girl I was out.when I woke my man was rubbing my head.it was that easy.

[ElizabethAnne 40]

what are the gas strips?? do you suck them?? ive never seen them at all.

I bought Gas-X Extra Strength chewable Tablets. I haven't had surgery yet but bought some after they were recommended in something I read. I checked with my surgeon's NP, and she said it was a good idea to have some on hand.

The box reads, "Gas-X Extra Strength Tablets offer fast, effect relief of pressure and bloating that antacids can't provide. They are specially formulated with simethicone, the antigas medicine doctors recommend most for pressure, bloating, or discomfort referred to as gas." There were two flavors available: Cherry Creme and Peppermint Creme.

I saw some at Target today when I was searching for liquid Tylenol.

[dellaland 11]

So I have been home for a couple of days now and my head had been banging lately I walk a lot and my liquid intake is getting up there any one else has this problem I stop taking the pain meds because they give me nightmares but this headache sucks

[SleepingBeauty<3 14]

Was banded yesterday. Came home the same day. Feeling pretty great. Just having slight gas pain now. Which I had originally had as I woke up from anesthesia. But I was given painkillers and it went away. Got Gas-X, so far I'm not sure if it is really helping.

[judych 225]

Be so careful! I'm on Clear Liquids for at least seven days... The way my md explained it, if you put anything in that pouch that the stomach has to work at, you will pop a stitch. If this occurs, you will have a slip. Maybe not now, or next week. But maybe next year when you get a stomach bug and throw up. The post op diet isn't a "tolerance" thing... It's a stomach rest thing. Just be careful!

i agree... couldnt you just boil up a potato and strain that with plenty of milk?? put some yoghurt in it?? a little skim milk?? im goimg to do that for tea tonight.. im starting to feel just a bit peckish.. but not sure if its coming from my tummy or my head. lol. anyway, so long as the potato is well and truly blended, has no lumps and i can get it up through a straw im right. i agree that its not easy at all. at the moment the gas is my biggest issue i think, although its not as bad as some have had it.

[judych 225]

So I have been home for a couple of days now and my head had been banging lately I walk a lot and my liquid intake is getting up there any one else has this problem I stop taking the pain meds because they give me nightmares but this headache sucks

can you get some panadol that dissolves in Water? ? im taking it every six hours. my dr says it wont hurt me. im not taking too much but its helping me a lot every six hours.

[ready4changein2011 70]

So I have been home for a couple of days now and my head had been banging lately I walk a lot and my liquid intake is getting up there any one else has this problem I stop taking the pain meds because they give me nightmares but this headache sucks

Took liquid adult acetaminophen for my headache you can find it at CVS.

[ready4changein2011 70]

Was banded yesterday. Came home the same day. Feeling pretty great. Just having slight gas pain now. Which I had originally had as I woke up from anesthesia. But I was given painkillers and it went away. Got Gas-X, so far I'm not sure if it is really helping.

Welcome to the other side, wishing you a speedy recovery.

[judych 225]

I bought Gas-X Extra Strength chewable Tablets. I haven't had surgery yet but bought some after they were recommended in something I read. I checked with my surgeon's NP, and she said it was a good idea to have some on hand.

The box reads, "Gas-X Extra Strength Tablets offer fast, effect relief of pressure and bloating that antacids can't provide. They are specially formulated with simethicone, the antigas medicine doctors recommend most for pressure, bloating, or discomfort referred to as gas." There were two flavors available: Cherry Creme and Peppermint Creme.

I saw some at Target today when I was searching for liquid Tylenol.

thanks. im in australia and not sure if they are available here or not. i will check it out