Hey all was banded the 17th may so fairly new looking for a buddy/mentor in Australia, melbourne or anyone thats looking for similar.

Hey all was banded the 17th may so fairly new looking for a buddy/mentor in Australia, melbourne or anyone thats looking for similar.

hi there. ive been banded now for 2 months... im in Tasmania. do you want someone who is closer to your banding date?

Hi, I was banded on the 17th as well. I'm in the US.

How are you feeling? I'm doing okay, pain is less today but my stomach is so swollen. Today I drank a Protein drink for the first time.....how about you?

As you I'm on day 3 and it's a lot better today...did some more walking which really helps with the gas and manage three shakes which surprised me...and no your not too far anyone.

I'm glad you are doing well. I haven't walked much except around the house but I think today I'm going to go grocery shopping. Just so I can get some walking in. Take care of yourself.

That's great....same here been walking around house but still getting intermittent dull pain from my port....

I went to the grocery store and walked for about an hour. I had dull pain as well as a sensation like my stomach was going to drop out of me...sounds more dramatic than it was but still it was noticeable. I layed around last night really worn out from the adventure....think I'll take it easy for the next couple of days!

Hope you are feeling better!

That's excellent but yeah they do say you'll get tired a little quicker initially...but an hour good work. How are you doing with bending over do you still get much discomfort from that?

hi there. ive been banded now for 2 months... im in Tasmania. do you want someone who is closer to your banding date?

ive just had my first fill... im having some problems with the band too tight at the moment... im back on liquids again until i get some fill removed in another 8 days. its been difficult trying to cope with the band being so tight. i think i was better when i was recovering from surgery. anyway, this time next week im closer to getting some fill removed. hopefully i will be o.k. then. i had 3cc's in a 10 cc band

^{Bending is still an issue, I have to kind of stoop and lean to the side. How are you feeling today? I hope well!}

Hey judych the more the merrier....I'm finding bending getting easier although there is some dull pain...I know this one might be weird but I'm now dealing with my time of month as well as my band...to be honest I'm not sure who I pissed off on that one but overall have had a 20min walk and a little garden raking...how about you?

Hey judych the more the merrier....I'm finding bending getting easier although there is some dull pain...I know this one might be weird but I'm now dealing with my time of month as well as my band...to be honest I'm not sure who I pissed off on that one but overall have had a 20min walk and a little garden raking...how about you?

hi ladyhawk... im doing o.k... today im sore right along the base of my ribcage.. could be a tad of inflammation going on. I havent been walking for a while. its been busy enough for me here as it is and the weather is so wet. im getting enough exercise for now i think. Im waiting today to see how well my band responds to todays meals. up to now for the last two weeks ive had a lot of trouble but things seem to have changed for the better. i certainly hope so. i had 3ccs in a 10 c band. my first fill. i dont want any removed. my weight has stalled a bit, but thats how i am. it stalls and then moves again rather quickly. Ive noticed that i can get in and out of the car without any problems now, and bend over to do things without discomfort or hindrance.. lol... way to go.

ARe you having any problems with particular foods at the moment? how much are you eating at mealtimes?

Hey judych, since I was banded on the 17th I'm still not on any real food, just shakes another day or two then I start mashed....to be totally honest I'm actually scared about that although it will be nice to simulate chewing I'm kind scared how I'll go when this period starts when I'm back at work...

Hey judych, since I was banded on the 17th I'm still not on any real food, just shakes another day or two then I start mashed....to be totally honest I'm actually scared about that although it will be nice to simulate chewing I'm kind scared how I'll go when this period starts when I'm back at work...

oh yes... of course, you wouldnt be on solids yet. Dont worry about eating solids when the time comes.. you will do well. as long as you dont eat too quickly.

when i first started on solids, or even mashed, i made the mistake of eating too quickly and it wasnt nice. it just felt so good to get something more substantial in my mouth again i couldnt help it. lol. but i learned.

you will be fine. just take it easy though.

oh yes... of course, you wouldnt be on solids yet. Dont worry about eating solids when the time comes.. you will do well. as long as you dont eat too quickly.

when i first started on solids, or even mashed, i made the mistake of eating too quickly and it wasnt nice. it just felt so good to get something more substantial in my mouth again i couldnt help it. lol. but i learned.

you will be fine. just take it easy though.

...added comment on this one. because you are at work, have you given much thought as to what you can take to eat through the day?? if you havent, perhaps others here could help you out with some ideas?

Yeah I'm heading back to work Monday...I really have no idea what I'll be eating and don't want to vomit at work as it looks bad if the nurse is throwing up Any suggestions?