May Bandsters!

[lassie 247]

have been on my side no major concerns. I feel something is there but does not bother me.

[lassie 247]

How are you doing?? I think someone.already mentioned about the hiatal hernia repair...that made my recovery harder...def take ur pain meds and since u are staying overnight make sure they keep u comfy!

Good luck

[Sara75 8]

It took me about 4-5 days after surgery to sleep on my side. I tried it one day thinking it would hurt but it was fine.

[Tamg 29]

Just curious...

I read on a few posts that people had no problems sleeping on their side/stomach or use pillow while sleeping in these positions. Has anyone tried sleeping on their side but feels like an abdomen muscle is being pulled (from the weight of your stomach)?

I was banded last Friday and I would love to be back on my side and stomach again' date=' but I don't want to do anything that might cause problems...[/quote']

I'm a side sleeper as well. Um I think it was about 5 days before I was able to lay on my side. I placed a pillow under my stomach to help hold my stomach up and slept great. But I had the pulling that you had as well. I hope this helps just try the pillow and see.

[purtyfulpnay 5]

It took me about 2 weeks to sleep on my side... I would try all the time, but I would always feel a pain... Now I can finally sleep comfortably on my side... Tomorrow will be 3 weeks since I was banded.... You have so much to look forward to!

I know! Patience is important, but darn it I want me some good sleep!

I'm a side sleeper as well. Um I think it was about 5 days before I was able to lay on my side. I placed a pillow under my stomach to help hold my stomach up and slept great. But I had the pulling that you had as well. I hope this helps just try the pillow and see.

Thanks, I'll give this a try tonight. Hopefully it helps for now.

[caramel*99 10]

Hey all haven't posted in a while but I'm doing great since being banded may7th. Haven't lost or gained any weight and don't feel any restriction so I know I'm in what they call "bandster hell." I'm surprised to see ppl posting about trying to get fills so early' date=' I was told you couldn't get a fill until you start solid foods? well anyway next week I start solids, hopefully soon after I will get a fill. I feel like I'm not progressing but it's still soon. Glad to see all the new bandsters are doing well.

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Well every Dr office is different I was back on solids by day 5-6 after my surgery. All I had to do was 2 days liquid 2 days mushy then progress back to solids. I'm sure if hadn't lost any weight I could have gotten a fill today but thankfully I have. By the time I go back in July things may change and I'm pretty positive I'll get a fill then.

And your still early in...I'm sure the weight loss will pick up! Good luck!

[Lisa Renee Cook Pettit 19]

Well I am back on folks.Kinda been ignoring my computer lately.I was banded on the 16th of May and I am weeks post op and I am doinf great mt incisions are healing up and using Mederma scar gel on them.Eating ok and drinking LOT LOTS of water/crystal light!!!!My port site is barely even noticable.OH and I am down 30 lbs as of this morning!!!YAY. I go to the doctors o June 7th..Possibly gonna get my very first fill!!!!(he does his as early as 3 weeks post op)SO we will see..Good luck to all you other May bandsters!!!

[michele39 7]

Let me know how your fill goes. I have mine in a few weeks and I'm nervous!

I'm starting to feel restriction in the morning... Otherwise nothing. I get full easily but don't stay full for more than 2 or 3 hours.

My fill went good got 3 cc but still no restriction can u say frustration!!!!!

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[kah1213 311]

Just curious...

I read on a few posts that people had no problems sleeping on their side/stomach or use pillow while sleeping in these positions. Has anyone tried sleeping on their side but feels like an abdomen muscle is being pulled (from the weight of your stomach)?

I was banded last Friday and I would love to be back on my side and stomach again' date=' but I don't want to do anything that might cause problems...[/quote']

I was sleeping on my side on the 3rd night no problems.

[purtyfulpnay 5]

I was sleeping on my side on the 3rd night no problems.

Lucky you! I tried the suggestion with sleeping on my side using a pillow to prop me, but it was a fail. I guess I'll have to wait a little bit more.

[limeyintexas 1]

Hi guy's I wanted to share.. I got Banded on the 16th, and for the month of May <including pre op diet> I've lost 30 lbs !!! I'm so happy.. I'm already moving down in clothes sizes..!! I still have 145 lb to go, but this band ROCKS.. my surgeon started me with a 3.4cc fill.. and it's working well.. I can tolerate about 3/4 of a cup and I'm full for at least 4 hours.. and I'm continuing the shakes and keeping my Proteins high and my carbs low.. I'm very pleased with the results so far!!

[limeyintexas 1]

It took me about 2 weeks to sleep on my side... I would try all the time, but I would always feel a pain... Now I can finally sleep comfortably on my side... Tomorrow will be 3 weeks since I was banded.... You have so much to look forward to!

It took me a couple of weeks to sleep on my side or tummy again... it'll come.. give it time.

[daisychains7 427]

My fill went good got 3 cc but still no restriction can u say frustration!!!!!

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I have heard soo many people say it took them months to feel any restriction which scares me. Did the full hurt much? Have you gotten sick from any foods now that you have liquid in your band?

[azhoselady 17]

Just curious...

I read on a few posts that people had no problems sleeping on their side/stomach or use pillow while sleeping in these positions. Has anyone tried sleeping on their side but feels like an abdomen muscle is being pulled (from the weight of your stomach)?

I was banded last Friday and I would love to be back on my side and stomach again, but I don't want to do anything that might cause problems...

I just started sleeping again on my left side. (port side). I feel a bit of a pull but it isn't so bad that I can't do it. I am just glad to be sleeping through the night again! good luck everyone!

[brwnangel 7]

Hi everyone I am new to this thread and site. I wish I had found this forum before my surgery. I was trying to read from the beginning but decided to get posting. I had my surgery on May 15th and including my pre op liquids which started on Apr 24th I have removed 26lbs!!

A really good friend told me not to say lose anymore...cause when you lose something you try to find it and lord knows I don't ever want to find that weight! Well good luck to everyone...I am going to head back to page 20 to catch up I also tried to join the May group but is asking for a password.