I am new to this site need some buddies to go through this with ! Surgery set for may 2nd anyone else scheduled in may???

I feel like such a fool. I ate the week 3 foods for the first week and now there is a swelling below my right breast....perhaps I stretched the band or something. I go tomorrow for the first visit after the May 7th banding. I am going to get bitched at' date=' no doubt. It is important to follow your doctor's orders week by week.[/quote']

What were you eating that hurt you?

I feel like such a fool. I ate the week 3 foods for the first week and now there is a swelling below my right breast....perhaps I stretched the band or something. I go tomorrow for the first visit after the May 7th banding. I am going to get bitched at' date=' no doubt. It is important to follow your doctor's orders week by week.[/quote']

Oh no I was banded may 7th also I'm still on liquids. Good luck tell us how it goes cuz I want to eat so bad!

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I would assume that when I ate the soups I did not skim the mushrooms from the mushroom soup or the broccolli or the potato from the potato soup, etc. Then I ate mashed potatoes (which is week 3). I am so mad at myself. I was low on cash and did not remember what I needed to buy so I ate what I had. I must keep in mind that my lapband journey began over 18 months ago where I got all of the instructions from the nutritionist. WHen I re-read the hospital release papers, I saw full liquids and knew I screwed up.

My surgery was May 8th too. I had plication with the Lapband and I don't think I've had real hunger' date=' more mind hunger. Have guys noticed that almost every commerical is related to food!!! No wonder loosing weight is so hard inthis country )

I've only had broth & Popsicles until about 30 min ago, I tired roasted tomato soup. It was soooo good!!! Starting protein shakes tomorrow, I need some energy.

How many calories are you getting in? You might check with your doc to see what you can have that has a view more calories.[/quote']

Well maybe I'm 7 days post op I was banded may 7th, confusing lol. The thing with me is that I rather not eat or drink broth or eat sf ice pops and jello. I rather starve I know that's not good but the sight, smell of it omg. I can't. I know I'm not getting enough protein in that's why I'm so hungry. U get to have roasted tomato soup? I'm jealous. I hope tomorrow which is a week from the day that I can start having cream soups!

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Oh too think too many chunks, hope you recover quickly

Surgery tomorrow!

Good luck and be well!

Is constant burping ok?

I'm hungry already! Trying to fill up on protein drinks but still hungry! I miss food! So jealous of all these ppl that can eat! And I feel so uncomfortable up below my ribcage? Would that b the band? I just want to feel better ugh

Same here! I don't know how I'm not cheating, maybe it's because of all the compliments I'm getting lol

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Surgery Tuesday, call tomorrow for the scheduled time. I'm nervous but trusting God to see me through.

What were you required to wear to the hospital? Underwear or no during surgery?

Thanks in advance. Good luck to all those scheduled for 5-15-12

I had my lap-band May 9th,2012

@Sandrie I think burping is normal. I've started to a little bit.

@Litl1997 Congrats. How are you doing?

Surgery Tuesday, call tomorrow for the scheduled time. I'm nervous but trusting God to see me through.

What were you required to wear to the hospital? Underwear or no during surgery?

Thanks in advance. Good luck to all those scheduled for 5-15-12

Thats exciting. He will take care of you and take all the nerves away, trust me!

To the hospital I wore a tshirt, sweatpants, hoodie and athletic shoes. Dress comfy and don't wear jewelry. No underwear during surgery.

I have a question about my incisions for those of you who have been banded... I have 5 (I thought there would be 4) and each one is a different size, one is about an inch long, the others a half inch or smaller, is that normal? I never thought I would have one that big?? I was told I wouldn't have any scaring but I'm pretty sure that big one will leave a scar... Just want to make sure I'm not the only one??

Andi525 I'm two days out and struggling with the same thing I'm drinking water herbal tea and sucking on SF Popsicles but I'm no where close to that goal. I'm not hungry and I'm n a lot of pain so eating is not on my mind right now. On top of it all my period came a week early so everything hurts! Hang in there' date=' I'm confident there are better days ahead for us[/quote']

My period came the se day of surgery! I couldn't believe it! Lol I agree with you I have not been hungry, just trying to stay focused on walking and eating slowly, those 2 things seem to help the most.

I have been feeling wired the last couple days, light headed and headaches as if I have not eaten, but I'm not hungry and I have eaten a little. I think it's just my body adjusting to such a small amount of food?

I was banded may 4th so I am about 9 days post opp. Doing pretty good I think, still sore in the am but overall the piano is pretty much gone. Tomorrow I can start on mushy food! Yay! Can't really think of what to eat and I can't find my paper work from the nutritionist ... Any ideas besides mashed potatoes and thicker soups?

My incisions look kind of funny... I really hope they heal well, one is like an inch long does everyone else have that?

I had plication too and I don't feel

Hungry at all! I do get light headed though as if I was hungry... I guess it's my body adjusting?

I need to walk more and drink more water, I'm finally starting to feel like myself again do looking forward to getting on a routine this week.

My stomach growls and gurgles a lot! All day! Not sure what that's about lol

Good luck to the rest of the May bandsters! Glad we have each other!