Are ther any other fellow banders this week?

[wantolose155 0]

I too was banded the 25th, I don't have alot of port site pain, sore is all, but this gas is HORRENDOUS! I have been passing gas and belching like nobodys business, I chew gas-x lots and lots, I get nauseaus and mouth starts watering like I am going to puke then a HUGE painful belch, that happens about 3x's a day, I want this gas to LEAVE already, otherwise feeling good, walking makes gas pains worse for me, but I am up to 20 min, I was Clear Liquids 2 days now 3 pro shakes and 2 -1/4c meals (yougurt, sf pudding, broth, applesause or sf jello) I stay on this until the 3rd the 2 shakes 3 meals..I am happy I did this but gas pain suxs!

[lisafrandsen 0]

:rolleyes2:

are you back to work yet?

[BlessedTwice 1]

I was also banded on 2/25. My surgery went well. I came home on tuesday, took my pain meds and went to bed and woke up 2 times in the night. I took my meds went back to bed. In the morning I was having terrible dry heaves( I had had one bout of them on the drive home) and nausea. I called my Doctor and was told to stop taking my pain medication and start taking liquid tylenol. And take a anti nausea medication. Sure enough, within a few hours, no more dry heaves and nausea. None since...

Yesterday I was in quite alot of pain, but not alotof gas pains. Today I feel a whole lot better except for a back ache that started along with some minor gas pains. I took a gas-x and got out the heating pad.

I'm hoping tomorrow I will feel even better! I'm really only eating about 1/4 -1/2 cups of chicken broth (better than boulion)

maybe 3 baby spoons total of SF Jello

crystal lite

Water

I had started to have alot of grumbling going on in my tummy...and alot of burping....I really hope the burping stops...How will I ever eat in front of people...LOL

Blessings,

Brenda

[trixie72963 0]

I banded in Michigan on Friday the 22nd. Weird though, I am 44 years old too. My biggest problem so far is I am frigggin' hungry. I am so sick of chicken, beef broth popsicles and Jello. When can we start eating things like Tomato Soup or mashed potatoes?

[abeaher 0]

I was banded Friday as well. I had tomatoe Soup on Sunday. Every doc is different, mine says I told me yesterday (Thursday) that I could start mushies, mashed pot, cream of wheat etc. I actually had a little cream of wheat on Wed night and was FINE. I think as long as you go SLOW and use your best judgement you will be fine. I have lost 4 lbs! have you lost anything yet?

I don;t get a fill for 3 weeks so since I can eat food again I am on a mission to count calories so that I continue to loose until I get some restriction help. I am staying at about 1000 cal a day. I get hungry during the day but at night I am ok, I just want to eat out of habit. I do love my wine though and am totally missing that!

[meme337z 0]

Hi, I was banded yesterday, the 28th. I'm very glad it's done, I feel a bit sore (like I did too many setups), but other than that I'm doing good. I tried to eat some grits today and was amazed at how little I ate before I was full.

[mrslewis2004 0]

I was banded on 02/27/08 and I'm feeling really great. Most of the gas is gone. I'm really nervous about dehydration and getting sick if I drink to much at one time so I take really small sips. Does any one have any advice on this.

[mrslewis2004 0]

Wow I'm surprised to hear that you are on any food!! All I'm on is sugar free Popcicles and Sugar Free Jello, chicken and Beef broth.< /p>

[mrslewis2004 0]

I'm in Houston also!! Okay, Katy. My Dr does not tighten or "fill" the band for 6wks. What are you eating now??

[aggie 0]

Hi Tarheelmis,

Each day gets a little easier I am now on day 8 and feeling really great and I have lost 5kgs keep in touch.

aggie

[Koresurvivor 0]

I was banded on Feb 27th, and was slated for the first operation of the morning, so I had to be at the hospital at 5:30. It was definitely a surreal feeling that continues on to this day. Like the majority of you I have had gas issues, but I will try the heating pad, seeing so many results by fellow band members. I have one situation that I have not come across yet on this site. I have the feeling that I have to burp, but nothing happens except I feel an uneasiness in my upper stomach. Has anyone else felt this way? I am counting on this feeling to pass. I am glad to find this website and best wishes to all!!!:confused:

[Cocoabean 430]

I drink the K20 Water, it is good, I think. I like it much better than the propel Vitamin Water. I know it is a different type of drink, but it goes down well and increases the Protein count.

To those with gas issues, it does get better, I am 2 weeks post-op today...much better!

I, too, get the uneasy have-to-burp feeling. Moving around helps me with this and will sometimes work up a nice burp.

I have just started having back pain just below my bra line. Heating pad helps. But I am wondering, is it because of the surgery scrambling my insides or my horrible posture due to discomfort? I try to stand and sit up straight....

Now, I just wish I could get to sleep (not surgery related!)

Denise

[ChampGirl 0]

Hi all,

I just got my band on the 25th. I started back at work today...think it might have been too early..

I feel pretty light headed and vision blurry. Anyone else banded on the 25th?

My soreness is mostly gone, and I don't have too much gas. However, I feel pretty hungry but I am drinking just liquids/juices and Water. My nutritionist told me to dring the K20 Protein water. Anyone had any luck with that?

Take care and best of luck!:w00t:

I also was banded on the 25th. I am impressed that you went back to work yesterday. I was feeling pretty good actually until yesterday when I also kept getting really lightheaded.... A few times when I got up too fast I actually thought I might black out. That would have been awful at work. I attribute it to basically not eating for the past 10 days. I think drinking something like K20 or Propel are good since they have electrolytes. Also, maybe try some broth. The sodium may help a little. That's what I did last night and I seemed a little better then. Good Luck and don't push yourself too hard!!

[ailbhe 1]

I was banded on Feb 27th, and was slated for the first operation of the morning, so I had to be at the hospital at 5:30. It was definitely a surreal feeling that continues on to this day. Like the majority of you I have had gas issues, but I will try the heating pad, seeing so many results by fellow band members. I have one situation that I have not come across yet on this site. I have the feeling that I have to burp, but nothing happens except I feel an uneasiness in my upper stomach. Has anyone else felt this way? I am counting on this feeling to pass. I am glad to find this website and best wishes to all!!!:w00t:

I was banded 02/26 and ave the same feeling. Feel like I need to burp and want to force it out but feel like if I force it out I'll vomit. Had it less today than other days so I'm hoping that as the gas goes, the feeling will too.

[IllfeelQtagain 0]

Leah, MommaKitty, everyone!

How are you all doing, going into our 2nd week? I'm doing well but I still have shoulder pain. I also had a hiatal hernia repair and heard that is more common for those of us that have to have that issue. Anyway, out of curiosity, what is your post-op diet? I was on clears only for 5 days, then on day 6 was able to add V-8 and Protein Shakes with Water only. It really helped. On day 11, I can add creamy Soups, yogurt, apple or pear sauce, skim milk, soy products and pudding. Woo Hoo! Can't wait until Tuesday. Days 21-30 I can have "Blenderized and Soft foods". Basically, if it will fit thru a straw, I can chow on it.....within reason. I've lot 10 lbs since surgery. Where are all of you at?

I hope all is well.

Michelle O.