This is going to be a fresh thread for all the band buddies that got banded July 2013

Just curious: Why were you banded twice?

Hi I was banded in 2009 and recently for some reason my band decided to do some rare backward flip not sure what happened. Why? Who knows. Still not sure as I did all the right things. If it doesn't work second time round it will be the sleeve. Remember the band doesn't work for every one and when it does it wonderful.

I have made it four days. Four long days since surgery.. Four days towards a new me and a better life. Four days further away from the pain I had that first night when I thought I might die, lol. But now, I think I am afraid of food. Weird. I am still on like the cream soups and liquids, but am scared to death to add "real" food. Scared it will get stuck. I have been struggling with lots of nausea and tummy turning. I also had hernia surgery on my diaphragm at the same time, making breathing a bit painful. I am getting there. I am just nervous, and anxious about food. I almost puked last night due to the nausea (meds help a bit) but was able to breathe through it. This is so new to me. Is anyone else afraid of food?? I know when the time comes I can eat I will take it slow. I am most nervous for my first fill, and what that restriction will feel like, how that will change what I am able to do now, like swallow my pills cut in half etc....I will do this. I can do this. I just feel a little lost and confused tonight. Hoping this is the right place to come and get some support. Thanks.

I have made it four days. Four long days since surgery.. Four days towards a new me and a better life. Four days further away from the pain I had that first night when I thought I might die' date=' lol. But now, I think I am afraid of food. Weird. I am still on like the cream soups and liquids, but am scared to death to add "real" food. Scared it will get stuck. I have been struggling with lots of nausea and tummy turning. I also had hernia surgery on my diaphragm at the same time, making breathing a bit painful. I am getting there. I am just nervous, and anxious about food. I almost puked last night due to the nausea (meds help a bit) but was able to breathe through it. This is so new to me. Is anyone else afraid of food?? I know when the time comes I can eat I will take it slow. I am most nervous for my first fill, and what that restriction will feel like, how that will change what I am able to do now, like swallow my pills cut in half etc....I will do this. I can do this. I just feel a little lost and confused tonight. Hoping this is the right place to come and get some support. Thanks.[/quote']

You are In the right place I to had a hernia removed this time around they only found it due to my band being replaced and I found this time hurts more then the first time. As I had my first band done nearly four yrs ago I remember feeling like you do now. I was really depressed a few days after surgery thinking have I done the right thing. To be honest I missed my food and how it use to comfort me and because I got so bored on liquid made it worse. Don't be afraid to eat when the time comes just really chew chew chew so they say it will be worth it in the long run. The first month is the hardest just get your head space right and everything else will fall into place. You have done a wonderful thing relax and take care.

I'm scared too! I am actually more clear with liquids because I feel like I can't mess up as much :/ your not alone

You are In the right place I to had a hernia removed this time around they only found it due to my band being replaced and I found this time hurts more then the first time. As I had my first band done nearly four yrs ago I remember feeling like you do now. I was really depressed a few days after surgery thinking have I done the right thing. To be honest I missed my food and how it use to comfort me and because I got so bored on liquid made it worse. Don't be afraid to eat when the time comes just really chew chew chew so they say it will be worth it in the long run. The first month is the hardest just get your head space right and everything else will fall into place. You have done a wonderful thing relax and take care. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

you are all great to read about! I'm more afraid of sleeping due to nightmares and confusion from the pain meds. anyone else having that problem? I know this is the right thing for me my head is just in a weird space! hoping for some comfort! thanks all!

you are all great to read about! I'm more afraid of sleeping due to nightmares and confusion from the pain meds. anyone else having that problem? I know this is the right thing for me my head is just in a weird space! hoping for some comfort! thanks all!

Wow I thought I was the only one that did that trust me it goes away after your off the heavy medication. I an usually like that first few days after surgery. All good now day7 and sleeping like a baby still very sore but Still having pain relief but not the heavy stuff.

I haven't received the email and will gladly friend you! Thanks for all of your hard work and thanks for helping me to problem solve greatly appreciate it!

I'm sending you a private message on this site. Let me know if you don't get it. If you DO get it.. just respond back with how to find you on facebook. If it's easier, you can just friend request me, on facebook. My name is Alice Waller-Dzurovcak and then shoot me a quick message letting me know who you are and that you want to be added to the group. It might be easier that way. Just copy and past my name into the search field.. I promise you.. I'm the only one on facebook with that name. LOL

MFP says I need to have 46 grams of protein. 2 bottles of my protein drink is 50 grams. Is anyone else going over their recommended daily protein?

My doctor says I need to get b/t 75 - 100 grams of protein per day & b/t 800 & 1000 calories so I reset the goals on MFP. It took me a bit to figure out how to do it, but it can be done.

Hi I was banded in 2009 and recently for some reason my band decided to do some rare backward flip not sure what happened. Why? Who knows. Still not sure as I did all the right things. If it doesn't work second time round it will be the sleeve. Remember the band doesn't work for every one and when it does it wonderful.

Oh gosh that sounds awful! I hope that isn't common. Sorry you had to do that. Were you able to lose your (goal) weight in the interim?

6 days post op.. and, I swear on all that is holy.. the port pain is going to kill me. ugh!

you are all great to read about! I'm more afraid of sleeping due to nightmares and confusion from the pain meds. anyone else having that problem? I know this is the right thing for me my head is just in a weird space! hoping for some comfort! thanks all!

I would call your doctor and ask for a different pain medicine due to the nightmares and confusion. You seem to not be metabolizing that particular pain med well. There are many choices they can give you - so why suffer with this one. I'm sure your doctor's office can easily just call in a different/better one for you. Don't add more misery to post-op then necessary - and you need the pain meds.

Sorry you're in so much pain you def need other pain meds. If ur so sore u can't move u can't get the gas out and moving so its causing two issues for pain. I know dr have a hard time giving pain meds because people get constipated but let them know u r taking stool softners and going to the bathroom. Good luck!!

Just putting another "plug" in for my fitness pal...I'm loving it as another tool to log food, share recipes/foods and track calories and weight loss. Would love to add more friends on there!

My username is westcomk or email: westcomk@gmail.com.

Research proves that success breeds with more support and encouragement...sounds like common sense but these forums really do help. I love myfitnesspal! You can use it on your desktop computer, tablet or smartphone.

I'm having a hard time using it lol. I was a computer teacher and can't sit long enough to figure out how to use the my fitness pal

Has anyone had problems with there incisions itching?

Yes 6 days later...it is really starting to itch