I recently got approved and surgery is scheduled on November 4th in Chicago! I'd love to talk to and meet others who are getting or have been recently banded. I'm 23 and living in the Chicagoland area. I'd really love to talk to all of you and track our progress together!

Hi, I am "forwardlooking" and I just joined so I need some help. If I make a mistake let me know.

I had lap Band 11/18/2013, 1 short week ago. I am 72 yrs old and weighted 309 (can't believe I am telling some one my weight.),

Hi, I am "forwardlooking" and I just joined so I need some help. If I make a mistake let me know.

I had lap Band 11/18/2013, 1 short week ago. I am 72 yrs old and weighted 309 (can't believe I am telling some one my weight.),

Hi there and welcome -- glad you found us! The forum is being redesigned so everything is a little confusing right now. I was banded 11/5 and am three weeks out today. I'm 52 and weighed in at 248. My goal is 148, so an even 100 pounds. I know what you mean about telling some one the weight. The nutritionist announced it when my husband was in the room. I wanted to kill her. He is a bright guy but I had managed to conceal the number for many years. ACK! Well, anyway, it's going down. Good luck to you on this new adventure.

Hi, I am "forwardlooking" and I just joined so I need some help. If I make a mistake let me know.

I had lap Band 11/18/2013, 1 short week ago. I am 72 yrs old and weighted 309 (can't believe I am telling some one my weight.),

Welcome Forwardlooking! Congratulations on taking this step to get your weight and health under control.

There is no weight shaming on these forums. We are here to support and encourage, not shame and tear down.

I had my band installed on the 21st. I am 49 and on the morning of my surgery I weighed 369. Down nine... Thanks to my pre op diet. I Don't usually yak my stats in posts but they are in my public profile under my medical info.

Omg had my first real bad stuck episode. Worse thing ever,I felt like I was suffocating. Scariest thing,my mom and kids were freaking out.

Omg had my first real bad stuck episode. Worse thing ever,I felt like I was suffocating. Scariest thing,my mom and kids were freaking out.

Yikes! I'm glad that you are okay, now. I have read and heard that everyone gets stuck. It happens. I'm dreading it and trying to learn as much about it as I can so when it does happen I hopefully can handle it.

Jasie,

Sorry to hear it! I'm glad you're ok. Can you tell us how you resolved it? I don't know what one is supposed to do... Advice? How did you get unstuck?

Also, I'm curious what caused it -- wrong kind of food or too much?

Best wishes,

Eric

Omg had my first real bad stuck episode. Worse thing ever,I felt like I was suffocating. Scariest thing,my mom and kids were freaking out.

Hi all,

I got my band put in today! Everything is ok, but I'm surprised how it hurts to take even little sips of water... is this normal for others? How long until the pain went away? Would love to know what other people experienced.

best,

Eric

Try chewable Papaya enzymes for when food gets stuck, you can find at Vitamin World, Trader Joes, Whole Foods. They are lifesavers!!

Peppermint Tea for gas pain or Gas X strips.

Hi all,

I got my band put in today! Everything is ok, but I'm surprised how it hurts to take even little sips of water... is this normal for others? How long until the pain went away? Would love to know what other people experienced.

best,

Eric

You may be experiencing pain from swelling around the band or it could be from the tube down your throat(intubation) to help you get enough oxygen during surgery.

Hi all,

I got my band put in today! Everything is ok, but I'm surprised how it hurts to take even little sips of water... is this normal for others? How long until the pain went away? Would love to know what other people experienced.

best,

Eric

Congratulations! Best wishes for a speedy recovery. The walking was really great for me......three weeks out now and so happy with my decision! I did have a stuck episode, too, even though I was determined not to ever have it happen. Too much, too fast. Steamed beets I was really craving and a little bit of tuna. But went at those beets in my old shovel-like way. Got the hiccups for twenty minutes then threw up. I am really working on slow eating and small portions. Had been measuring heretofore but had a visit with my nutritionist who said I shouldn't be wedded to the half cup measure. I was eating about two half cups of food at a time, for a cup. Probably just exceeded the limit of my pouch as I can't eyeball very yet, or it was just that I ate way too fast. You are going to do fine!

Hi all,

I got my band put in today! Everything is ok, but I'm surprised how it hurts to take even little sips of water... is this normal for others? How long until the pain went away? Would love to know what other people experienced.

best,

Eric

Congrats on getting bsnded!

I was b asnded on the 21st. One week, tomorrow! I felt very tight while drinking the first few days, especially. And I am tight in the morning. No pain but definitely tight. Small sips of room temp or warmer liquids helps... No cold beverages! They cause contracting and pain. Have you tried a nice, warm cup of tea?

If there is pain when drinking and it is persisting after taking small sips of room temp or warmer liquids, call your surgeon's office. You shouldn't have pain if you are drinking correctly. Good luck.

I get to start mushies tomorrow. Yes. Over this liquid... liquid... liquid. Ready for real, if smushie food. Planning Cream of Wheat for brekkie.

I get to start mushies tomorrow. Yes. Over this liquid... liquid... liquid. Ready for real, if smushie food. Planning Cream of Wheat for brekkie.

Yummm! I wish I could start my mushy food! My doctor recommends two weeks on full liquids & he will switch you to mushy after the first follow up visit. I can't wait till Tuesday!

Yummm! I wish I could start my mushy food! My doctor recommends two weeks on full liquids & he will switch you to mushy after the first follow up visit. I can't wait till Tuesday!

I had to do two days clear liquids, days three to seven, full liquids and I can start mushies tomorrow. Every doc is different, they progress their patients their own way. Just do what your doc says.

Ok guys I didnt make it in Nov but just to give u guys an update I got my approval from insurance today soo now hoping for a december surgery..