JULY 2013 BAND BUDDIES

[jon22 4]

I've been a little apprehensive about starting to exercise, however I spoke with a friend last night about something that might help. I downloaded c25k 5k trainer, its free and supposed to take you from couch to being able to do a 5k in some period of time. I am not sure the time period I didn't do that much research on it and after day 1 I'm actually looking forward to day 2. It started out with a 5 min warm up then alternated between 60 sec of jogging and 90 sec or walking (20 min total) then a 5 min cool down for a complete 30 mins. I actually laughed at the app when it said begin running. Instead of running I increased the incline and speed on the treadmill then when it told me to begin walking I dropped it back down. To be honest I didn't think i would make it through the entire 30 mins but I am goal oriented and kept an eye on the timer and kept telling myself to push forward. You also have the option to listen to music while doing it and it will interrupt and tell you to speed up or walk or cool down.

[Angelina913 10]

Hi all! I was banded this morning 7/26 and so far I'm feeling great! So thankful!

That is great good luck......and continue that positive attitude!

[Angelina913 10]

Has anyone gotten their first fill yet? If so, how bad was the pain? What did it feel like?

[dragonflylvr21 161]

I have not had my fill yet but I have close friends who so its more of a strange feeling than a painful one! Like everything else depends on your body! I was banded on the 24th!

[aracelis0787 17]

I'm getting banded tuesday July 30th a lil nervous but as well excited

[dragonflylvr21 161]

Good luck ... You will do great!

[Steffyp 63]

Has anyone had any bread or crackers yet? I had scrambled egg beaters on a piece of toast and felt over full. I don't think I will be able to do much bread anymore. I had a few triscuits and they were ok.

[Mrs Melissa 0]

I had my lap band surgery done on 7/25 my problems is I'M still hungry while on the liquid diet...... can I start eating anything different now? Also still have nausea

[kbush 176]

Has anyone had any bread or crackers yet? I had scrambled egg beaters on a piece of toast and felt over full. I don't think I will be able to do much bread anymore. I had a few triscuits and they were ok.

My doctor told me bread

[michpell39 399]

I had my lap band surgery done on 7/25 my problems is I'M still hungry while on the liquid diet...... can I start eating anything different now? Also still have nausea

Your dr should have given you a detailed list of stages , I was banded on July 19 and was just able to start purée today you should be allowed broth and other liquids though but it's best to check

[sbethclark 7]

Today Is a not so good day:( can't seem to keep anything down. and when it comes back up there is a lot of Mucus also... Is this typipcal anyone know? im on day 12

[aviva1979 375]

Today Is a not so good day:( can't seem to keep anything down. and when it comes back up there is a lot of Mucus also... Is this typipcal anyone know? im on day 12

Sounds like "sliming". From what I've read on here from ppl reporting similar things it is food or liquid backing back up your esophagus. This happens from eating/drinking too fast or possibly getting something stuck. Your body makes this slimy mucus to try and move the stuff thru the stoma. Might be worth calling your doc it you are concerned/if it continues even if your eating and drinking is at a glacial pace. Hope u feel better soon!

[sbethclark 7]

Sounds like "sliming". From what I've read on here from ppl reporting similar things it is food or liquid backing back up your esophagus. This happens from eating/drinking too fast or possibly getting something stuck. Your body makes this slimy mucus to try and move the stuff thru the stoma. Might be worth calling your doc it you are concerned/if it continues even if your eating and drinking is at a glacial pace. Hope u feel better soon!

thanks i have my first appointment tomorrow so i will definatly talk to him about it

[Ricksgal_96 24]

Banded on 7/19 and woke up this morning with my first appetite :/ I liked it much better before this lol. Had to pull out my timer to watch how fast I was eating and pre -measured food so I didn't accidentally mess up but missing the feeling is not wanting food lol

[Banded72513 0]

I was banded on the 25th and the gas pains have pretty much subsided and I'm still pretty sore around the incision sites, but now I'm dealing with EXTREME hunger pains! All these liquid Protein Drinks are starting to make me more nauseous with every sip! I'm so tempted to eat some pudding or thin mashed potatoes. Help! Did anyone else have this problem?!