December 2012 --- Band Buddies Unite!

[missingl 23]

I was banded on the 19th no bm fell good still have the stomach growls haven't thought about real food really untill I started to read others post

[PttyH 1]

We did it!!!

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December 2012 was our time … jumping from pre-op to post-op …

here's to the new friends we've made and to the continued success we'll share in 2013!

Let's keep in touch' date=' share our journeys, swap some recipes, and high-5 our pics as they leap from before to afters!

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I was banded on Dec 18th. I feel really good Drinking a lot. Have not gone # 2 yet but I guess that will come.

[Uscnurse97 0]

Greetings from The Palmetto State - S.C. I was banded December 21st. I'm sore as the devil - not exactly sure where the soreness is originating. I have really enjoyed reading posts on the board. What a wealth of knowledge.

[LadyLeigh2012 76]

Good morning everyone! Well, it sure sounds like a lot of us are still feeling 'backed up' and I guess that is normal at this point. LOL!

I did weigh myself and the scale says I'm down 3 pounds from the 18th (surgery day) … not bad considering my lack of activity and 'potty time'!

My incision sites don't hurt much at all, but I think I may still be a little swollen so wearing jeans is probably not such a great idea as of yet.

How is everyone else feeling today??

[UntamedR 25]

Im feeling pretty good this morning. Yesterday I had over 34oz fluids and some yummy organic butternut squash Soup (w/added Protein powder) for dinner. Supposed to be ob creamed Soups but since im lactose intolerant I modified my soups. I felt like i walked a few miles through my house yesterday as I tried to keep mov ing to help with that left shoulder gas. OH & guess who had a "movement" yesterday. This chick did! From what ive read im sure it will be days before that happens again. Looking forward to a good day today. Im t ft ying really hard not to hop in the car &drive somewhere (anywhere). Dr.'s Booklet said drive after 1 week. His post op instructions said 24hrs if not using pain meds. Im gonna try to stick w/1 week even thouhh not on meds.

[msblack 6]

Hi I was banded on the 18 also, I look forward to see our progress thru out the year. Lets have fun and lose lots of weight!

[Sav22age 9]

Just curious how much liquid are you all able to take in? I'm having a very hard time getting much down. Comfortably I can take in 60ml Water, Protein, Jello, etc. I was in trouble yesterday by the doctor because I'm not getting enough water to lead to BM? Any thoughts are greatly appreciated. Also has anyone tried to swallow a pill yet? If so did it go down ok? I was banded 12/19/12.

[LadyLeigh2012 76]

I actually just told my hubby that I needed to up my Water intake.

I don't feel any real big restriction, so taking in water or other liquids has not been a problem. I have not kept track of ounces per say, but I know my Protein Shakes are about 11 oz. per container and when I have my Soup it is about a half cup to a cup at a time and no more than 2 times per day. As for water, tea, and low-cal/sugar juice I am having one regular size glass at a time; about 6-8 oz.

[Sav22age 9]

Ok, thanks for info. I'm not sure why I feel so restricted unless its swelling. I've tried for 25 minutes to get down 3 oz of Protein Shake but have experienced more contractions of the stomach and gurgling sounds.

[UntamedR 25]

Be careful to follow what your dr. Instructed. Ive read not to exceed 2oz-3oz Fluid intake at a time to avoid naseau & also told by dr. Not to exceed 4oz of food or I could risk stretching my newly formed pouch.

That means my 32 32 + daily oz of liquid that I drank ,I drink at 2 or 3 ounces each time with about 20 to 15 minutes in between. Make sense?

[UntamedR 25]

Savage it sounds about right it should take about 20 minutes to get down 3 ounces of liquid if you do it the right way slowly slipping it

[Sav22age 9]

UntamedR: Thanks for the input. I went back and read my instructions for post op and the recommendation was 1/4 c liquid at a time. I'm glad you are following a similar guideline. Was nervous when others were not having restrictions. Best of luck to you. We need to stay in touch through this process.

[Aimy 0]

I also got banded on 19th nice group by the way... Im hving teas and soups... Feel quite sore nd have problems taking deep breaths too... I even had some complications cause I couldnt pass gas nd my lower belly was in soo much pain... The doc again did an endoscopi now Im much better... I wish everyone a quick recovery...

[Peaceful1 110]

Ok, now Im having major anxiety, because I was never told no more than 4 oz. At a time! So, what does 4 oz. look like in a measuring cup? 1/2 cup? I need an exact measurement please.

[Peaceful1 110]

Ok, now Im having major anxiety, because I was never told no more than 4 oz. At a time! So, what does 4 oz. look like in a measuring cup? 1/2 cup? I need an exact measurement please.