December 2012 --- Band Buddies Unite!

[suzannetx 21]

Hey I'm a newby' date=' I was banded on the 18th and this liquid diet is killing me...lol, the gas is a pain as well.[/quote']

I know how u feel. Trust me it will soon end. It took me about 7 days to get the gas all out today is day 9 and I'm feeling really good today. Few more days and u will b fine. Hang in there!!

[prettylady73 3]

Wow I hope it gets better, I know I'm starving! This liquid diet is tough.

[LadyLeigh2012 76]

I was banded 12-12-12. I'm starting to feel almost normal again. The gas pains are almost all gone. As far as the bathroom thing... I had to finally take some milk of magnesium and it worked like a charm. I feel 100% better after I got that part moving again. It even released all the gas in my shoulder. Know it may sound crazy but it feels great. Of course I called dr to ask if I could take it and I'm glad I did. From my PRE op diet till today I'm down 20 lbs !!!

I sent hubby to the store for some Milk of Mag … hopefully that will get things 'going'!

Everything else feels great … I don't feel the band in there and the puncture wounds feel like they're healing well. The gas is the only annoying part, but everyone's posts are assuring that they'll pass.

As for the 'menu mapping' I mentioned earlier … I mapped out all the guidelines my doc and nutritionalist gave to me. A list of what, how, and when foods can be eaten post-op. I know everyone gets varied advice, but this is what they have told me, so I broke it down and plotted it out by weeks.

[UntamedR 25]

Just banded 12/19. No probs or anything. Just regular gas pains. Using gasx & walking to dispel it. Just started soups/protien shakes.< /p>

[Feb 11]

My story is a little different. I was originally banded in Aug 2010 but my band slipped

I just had revision surgery on 12/19/12 and its like starting all over again. I may know a bit more because I was already banded, but I am back on liquids and Protein Shakes and I'm starting from scratch. Lets do this together!

Faith

[naturallyjai 129]

Hey I'm a newby' date=' I was banded on the 18th and this liquid diet is killing me...lol, the gas is a pain as well.[/quote']

You are not alone. We are all in this together. It will get better soon.

[naturallyjai 129]

All of you that aren't "going" believe me that you don't want the opposite. The antibiotics have caused havoc but I should have expected it as that's a common occurrence for me.

Really wish I could get rid of the gas pains. Ugh.

Yet another difference in surgeons. I did not receive antibiotic. Are you on antibiotics because of the surgery?

[UntamedR 25]

Jai, they may have given u a massive dose in ur iv b4 surgery. I only know about mine because I'm allergic to some so she announced it & told me what kibd she was giving me as she set it up. I didn't get any afterward though. Did anyone get a spirometer thingy to breathe into? It was in a bunch of my books but they never mentioned it. I had one from a previous surgery and used it before & now to help my lungs stay clear while I was laying around. Im up & walking alot again so its all good.

[Feb 11]

I got antibiotics and a spirometer. Each surgeon is different. So strange.

[blondegal_ 1,028]

Yet another difference in surgeons. I did not receive antibiotic. Are you on antibiotics because of the surgery?

Yes. They gave me antibiotics to ensure no infections. And I have no idea if they gave me anything via IV. I didn't even make it to the OR before I was out of it and when I woke my IV was out.

[Stephleupagus 35]

I'm not aware of any antibiotics that I was given, either. Perhaps it was via IV. I haven't gone #2 either, will get some "stuff" over the weekend if I can't get things moving then.

Any of you feeling like you can't drink Water very fast yet? I can drink bigger swallows, but still can't down 8 oz like I used to be able to. I really hope that is something that goes away - I really like being able to drink a big glass of water!

[eperez 2]

Hi Leigh!! I'm so glad you started a little group for all the December bandsters. It will be great hearing how others are doing along their journeys.

I was banded on the 18th. Am doing ok' date=' still feel pretty swollen and tight around my sternum. Some air pressure, but not tons. Am off my pain meds, just using ibuprofen now. I'm having more of a mental issue now then anything, wondering if I did the right thing, scared of never feeling "normal" again, etc. I'm sure that many people go through that once they get banded. I hope as I start to feel better those feelings will go away.[/quote']

I got banded on the 19 and am going thru the same. I am very weak and sleepy. It will get better. Lets hang in there

[kazjim98 618]

I was banded on the 17th...so 4 days post...feeling good finally..my doc recommended motrin for the gas pain in my shoulder and it's working for me......I'm finally able to drink more than a few sips at a time....Hope everyone is doing good

[blondegal_ 1,028]

I'm not aware of any antibiotics that I was given' date=' either. Perhaps it was via IV. I haven't gone #2 either, will get some "stuff" over the weekend if I can't get things moving then.

Any of you feeling like you can't drink Water very fast yet? I can drink bigger swallows, but still can't down 8 oz like I used to be able to. I really hope that is something that goes away - I really like being able to drink a big glass of water![/quote']

I was told no more than 4 ozs at a time with very small sips. Though Water passes thru you don't want to somehow stretch the pouch.

[LadyLeigh2012 76]

They gave me a lot of stuff via IV … antibiotics + a blood thinner to void off blood clots. To go home, they sent me with a spirometer and a big ol' blue pillow that has the name of the hospital screen printed on it with a silver marker attached to it so friends and family can sign it for me! The pillow is so I can hold it tight against my tummy and give some good coughs.

​I got my milk of mag from the store, but still not 'movement' … ugh! My belly keeps bubbling though. I am not hungry, but I did enjoy a small cup of butternut squash Soup earlier. I do think I need to get down more Water. I, too, was told that nothing should be going down in big or fast gulps … sips are good for now on!