Hi! Are there any others who were banded this week? I was banded on Friday Feb. 22 in Michigan. I am feeling really good. Yesterday I had alot of gas and took gasx. It really helped. I am so excited about this journey. I am looking forward to being healthy. It helps to talk to someone who also is where you are. Hope to hear from you soon and good luck. Leah

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are you back to work yet?

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

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?

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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:

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

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!!

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.

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.

hi aim from Illinois i had my lap banding the 23 of Feb i don't seem to be full with this liquid diet and i know i have a way to go i just wanna have real food.what can i do???