Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Wheres My June Bandsters??



Recommended Posts

Just banded this morning hurting in some spots and really nauseous going home in about an hour a half!!!' date='[/quote']

I was very nauseous as well. Smelling those alcohol prep pads did wonders for me. Goodluck girl day 2 seems to only be gas pain for me. Still don't feel like eating but have been sipping Water and apple juuce

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congratulations all the new banders! I am counting down to Friday the 15th.

I have EGD done on the 11th for the Hiatal Hernia (to look at it)

Pre Op Dr Visit the 12th

Surgery the 15th

WOO HOO! This website has been a life saver, everytime I think of something I find information here. You guys are awesome!

Anyone around North Dallas Area? :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congratulations all the new banders! I am counting down to Friday the 15th.

I have EGD done on the 11th for the Hiatal Hernia (to look at it)

Pre Op Dr Visit the 12th

Surgery the 15th

WOO HOO! This website has been a life saver, everytime I think of something I find information here. You guys are awesome!

Anyone around North Dallas Area? :)

I am north of Dallas and having my surgery on the 15th as well:)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

The gas pains are awful How have those of you that have had surgery dealt with them? I've used gas x walking and heating pad. They only seem worse

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congratulations all the new banders! I am counting down to Friday the 15th.

I have EGD done on the 11th for the Hiatal Hernia (to look at it)

Pre Op Dr Visit the 12th

Surgery the 15th

WOO HOO! This website has been a life saver, everytime I think of something I find information here. You guys are awesome!

Anyone around North Dallas Area? :)

I am Wylie, having my surgery the 18th by Dr Fox as well.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Ya the gas seemed to settle in my left shoulder and neck

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I gotta say that I had hardly any gas pain. Coming out of the anesthesia took me a little bit of time and most of my pain is around the port area. I stay in the hospital over night and I have been home since around noon yesterday. Last night I was so scared I was going to throw up, not sure what hit me all of a sudden but took some phenegran and all has been well. Working on my first Protein Drink as we speak, hoping to feel the fullness. Before surgery I got weighed and had lost 18lbs in just 10 days. Can't wait to continue to lose this weight. Good luck to everyone else. Tomorrow I can finally take out this On-Q pump!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Whats an onq pump

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Banded on Monday June 4th 2012. Super hungry.. Lol have been following the diet but need a better substitute for Protein. I am currently taking the Kellogg's special k boost drinks and they do a great job initially but I am left hungry still.

also I know the gas is a part of the healing process but it's a little out of hand. Gas x chews do not work. I called my doctor today and he recommended warm prune juice and milk of magnesia. Has anyone done this? What were your results..

Ps I have been craving pizza since Monday.. Ahhh what to do lol.

Thanks huys

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

The gas pains are awful How have those of you that have had surgery dealt with them? I've used gas x walking and heating pad. They only seem worse

I am not sure when was your Sugery but for me 2nd day was the worse gas pain ever I cried and cried and called the doc.. Gas X didnt do a lot of work with me as well but WALK WALK WALK hard and will not go away but for me 3rd day was better I felt the gas pain but was able to handle and I also WALKED WALKED AND WALKED and 4th day the gas pain was cleared.... Good luck

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Whats an onq pump

It is a tube that goes into my stomach with a medicine ball attached in a bag that I carry around. Just until tomorrow. My surgeon does this with all his patients to help with muscle contraction and pain.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Surgery Day was today! I was home at 5:00. Procedure went really well, and feeling better than I expected! Good luck to the rest having surgery this month!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hello all! This is such a wonderful thread. My surgery is scheduled for the 15th, so only one more week to go! I'm really nervous, especially since it's going to be my first surgery ever. Also, sometimes I get cold feet and want to change my mind, but I always think, "I'm this far now for a damn good reason, so no chickening out now!"

The pre-op diet has been a struggle. I've cheated a few times, but for the most part, I've been sticking to it. It's amazing how my appetite has decreased in the last week. I've lost 4 pounds since last Friday, which to me is amazing because I've never really lost weight before, despite my past attempts.

Congratulations to all the new Bandsters out there!! I'm just waiting for my time to officially join you all. :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm right here! June 19! Yay!!!!

post-209814-13813134147043_thumb.jpg

[ATTACH]24315[/ATTACH]

Sent from my DROID RAZR using LapBandTalk

post-335630-13813140081453_thumb.jpg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • LeighaTR

      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
      · 2 replies
      1. Selina333

        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

    • Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 1 reply
      1. LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 1 reply
      1. summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×