Hi All, I'm 6 weeks post op now. Had some rough times at first and have lost 19 lbs.

I and am experiencing really bad mid back pain. Feels like a muscle pull but it's everyday. From the "bra line" up to the wing bone area. Like a band of pain from one side to the other.

It seems to be happening along with eating. It comes on late in the day, is worse at night (after a day of eating) and is gone by morning. It's really only started since going on solids.

Anyone experience this??

I called the doc this morning but he is in surgery.

Oh man, Leener! I just read that you've still got solid-blues. :party: I'm so sorry!! ((Hugs!!)) Hope you've got a good list of mushies!

Leenerbumps: I've stayed on mushy since I was so rough Thursday and Friday!! :party: No thank you to the testing phase again....I have slowed WAY DOWN also!!! Really don't want to have that pain EVER again!!!!!! Maybe you do want to stay mushy a bit longer.....up to you of course!!

Donna--sounds much better than what I did!!!! I will try mushy....gotta be better than nasty bitter!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!! There is actually a PPI that is powder to add to liquid....Zegerid didn't have any in my office and not sure how it tastes anyway?!!? Hopefully won't need anymore!!!!

Desertmom--still could be food....remember it takes a while for it too pass through that little hole....maybe consider liquids for a day or so then mushies and go VERY VERY SLOW!!! From a woman who KNOWS!!!!

Really appreciate everyones help and encouragement!! Thanks!!!

God Bless,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -37lbs

I'm glad this thread was/is able to help others. :-)

Hey guys

How do you put a ticker as part of your signature?

Just want to update all that I'm doing fine now. I am able to eat solids comfortably as long as I follow the "Put the Fork Down a Minute Between Bites" rule.

In fact, i think I am ready for a fill.

I am always hungry and am slowly gaining back what I lost.

DonnaB-

That is good capsule advice. Of Note Nexium can be opened and mixed in anything. I work at a hospital and the manufacturer actually says you can open it and mix. It has no flavor.

It's always good to check with you dr or pharmacist before opening a capsule.

DonnaB--

Manufacturer lied....it is very bitter ....I mixed it in choc pudding....but that's ok!! I lived!!

Melody

Banded 3/20/6 -38lbs :eek:

Melody,

Did your doc tell you not to swallow Nexium whole? I'm on Nexium too but was told I could swallow it whole. I'm on another med that is alot bigger capsule that I have to open and sprinkle on jello/pudding but Nexium does fine!

I was just going on the fact they said nothing bigger than a pencil eraser and Nexium is bigger....I got food stuck and I am such a chicken!!!! Got my first fill Wednesday and feel like when I first had the surgery...BIG restriction....so now I'm back to REALLY being careful again...had gotten a little "lazy" about chewing to goo....I am back on liquids for another couple of days!!

God Bless,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -38lbs

Melody - - Hey I don't blame u at all!! I'm just on Day 6 from surgery and tried scrambled eggs on Day 4!! I was starving!! Major mistake!!! Major! Hurt soooo bad! Threw up!!! Scared the crap out of me!!! So I'm in the BIG chicken category now!!!! My Nexium still goes down fine, but I'm extra cautious about everthing now!!!

Good luck to you on your weight loss journey!!!

Hey guys

How do you put a ticker as part of your signature?

Here is a link that discusses tickers

http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=18050&highlight=how+ticker

Tina--

Thanks for the sympathy/empathy....know I"m not alone in this battle!!

The fill on Wednesday has jump started me again....have lost another 4lbs since!! Of course, liquids do that....but have prayed alot and asked the Lord not to let any weight come back once I've lost it and He is faithful!! This truly is a journey!!

God Bless,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -43lbs

Anyone else have this?

I get pain after eating in my port area and it wraps around and down into the left rib area. And I'm also having pain in the left chest area, by the sternum after eating.

Am I eating too fast/too much?

leenerbups-

I don't get pain right after I eat at the port site but when I get gas then it definitely hurts in my port site. How long are your meals lasting? My docs says you will get pain if you don't make it last 30mins or more.

Deb

They are defo not lasting 30 min. :-o

I'll slow down!!