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Banded December 6th

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J_Rob    15

J_Rob
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So I was just banded on Thursday December the 6th and it's day 2. The first day was horrible the anestisia gave be nausea and vomiting but after calling the doctor he assured me it was normal and I should be ok. For the past 2 days I have been on full liquids. Drinking broth, tea, popcicles, sugar free Jell-o. Today I tried cream of wheat and my protien shakes. It wasn;t too bad. I don't really feel restricted but I do feel tired. I have been walking around and taking me medicine but since this afternoon I have been finding it hard to stay awake. Did anyone else feel tired?

I had two protien shakes, apple sauce, 5oz of cream of wheat, tea, a popcicle and Water. So I don't feel dehydrated but I do have a headache.

I am looking forward to getting back on track for my exercising. I had signed up for a 1/2 marathon in February after completing my first in October, although I am worried about if I will be able to complete it. I feel short winded standing up and catching my breath just light cleaning and running errands. Maybe I am doing too much.

I am hopeful and excited in this weight loss journey and have found it to be successful when in a group. It makes me accountable for my actions. So if anyone would like to join together as a group I would not say no.

I just can't wait till two weeks from now when I can have semi soft foods like Soup. :P

---Jenny Bear-----

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Maybeme    6

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Congratulations on your banding! Glad to hear it went ok. I get banded on Wednesday the 12th and am nervous. I have had 2 csections and my galbladder removed previously, and I can tell you, feeling tired is normal, and leave the errands for next week, its really important to get your rest now. I hope you feel better :)

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hisladyvi    8

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So I was just banded on Thursday December the 6th and it's day 2. The first day was horrible the anestisia gave be nausea and vomiting but after calling the doctor he assured me it was normal and I should be ok. For the past 2 days I have been on full liquids. Drinking broth' date=' tea, popcicles, sugar free Jell-o. Today I tried cream of wheat and my protien shakes. It wasn;t too bad. I don't really feel restricted but I do feel tired. I have been walking around and taking me medicine but since this afternoon I have been finding it hard to stay awake. Did anyone else feel tired?

I had two protien shakes, apple sauce, 5oz of cream of wheat, tea, a popcicle and Water. So I don't feel dehydrated but I do have a headache.

I am looking forward to getting back on track for my exercising. I had signed up for a 1/2 marathon in February after completing my first in October, although I am worried about if I will be able to complete it. I feel short winded standing up and catching my breath just light cleaning and running errands. Maybe I am doing too much.

I am hopeful and excited in this weight loss journey and have found it to be successful when in a group. It makes me accountable for my actions. So if anyone would like to join together as a group I would not say no.

I just can't wait till two weeks from now when I can have semi soft foods like Soup. :P

---Jenny Bear-----[/quote']

I was banded on the 6th also! I'm not tired but I have the worst gas ever. Nothing I do is moving it.

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J_Rob    15

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Hisladyvi, I hear you on the gas. I have some stool softener which has helped but it tastes sooo awful it makes me want to gag. I have had a headache for the last 3 days. I have been taking naps here and there which helps. I still have homework to do and I am not sure how I am going to manage that. Hey where did you guys get your cool weight tickers from?

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nikshelle    1

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I was banded on the 6th as well!! I have been doing the napping off and on thing too!

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lapbandiva    16

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I was banded on the fifth and have had a hard time staying awake too! I finally realized it was the medication. I was given pain and nausea meds and was taking them religiously. After the fourth day, I got out of the house for a bit and didn't take the medication. I found out I didn't really need them anymore. I haven't had much gas but do feel a shortness of breath when moving around a lot. I sit down when I get tired and try to take a few deep breaths. Listen to your body and your band. We just need to allow our bodies to heal.

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J_Rob    15

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I don't feel pain anymore but I have been getting monster headaches from coming off the pain med. I think maybe liquid Tylenol will help. I've been pretty active in walking around but still get light headed. I go back to work tomorrow I just hope I am able to handle an 8 hour day. I lost 3 more lbs which is exciting but I am sooo Hungary. I can feel my tummy growling.

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Smiles4Di    61

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Regarding headaches....are you drinking coffee? I am concerned about my dependency on caffeine.

Also on the gas, do you all recommend a laxative?

On the pain meds....someone told me a pill crusher is needed....should I get one?

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hisladyvi    8

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I tried Gas X but it didn't do much I recommend Plum Smart its 100% juice I like to drink it warm and then my husband and I be in competition on who can pass the most gas lol (what a way to bond) my doctor prescribe liquid pain meds so no pill crusher needed

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