I dont think I made the right decision about surgery anymore...I am in a lot of pain (gas and port site)and I cant tell when I am full until it starts hurting....Thats bad. I know I dont need to do that, but I just cant tell, especially with liquid. I really want my feelings to change and start loving my band like all of you...but, I'm having a hard time getting accustomed to this. Any advice greatly appreciated.:biggrin:

Edited April 13, 200818 yr by JanaBanana

the best advice would be just to take your pain medicine so the gas doesn't hurt so much, take it easy so you can recuperate, and sip your liquids slowly so you don't get too full too fast. you just had major surgery, so of course you're hurting. even those of us who were up and moving about really quickly had pain. i'm 2 weeks post op, and i have a little port pain still, especially if i dont bend down in the special way (1 leg in back in the air while holding my side), but i just take a couple of tylenol everyday and i'm good. just give yourself a little time, and don't feel bad about taking the good pain meds. that's all that worked for the gas for me. and then one day, you wake up, and there's no gas, and you're hungry so you eat something, and you have some energy, and you step on the scale and you've lost 10 lbs, and all of a sudden you'll know that it's worth it. but at 2 days, you shouldn't judge it, because you are at the bottom of the barrel. look up instead.

the best advice would be just to take your pain medicine so the gas doesn't hurt so much, take it easy so you can recuperate, and sip your liquids slowly so you don't get too full too fast. you just had major surgery, so of course you're hurting. even those of us who were up and moving about really quickly had pain. i'm 2 weeks post op, and i have a little port pain still, especially if i dont bend down in the special way (1 leg in back in the air while holding my side), but i just take a couple of tylenol everyday and i'm good. just give yourself a little time, and don't feel bad about taking the good pain meds. that's all that worked for the gas for me. and then one day, you wake up, and there's no gas, and you're hungry so you eat something, and you have some energy, and you step on the scale and you've lost 10 lbs, and all of a sudden you'll know that it's worth it. but at 2 days, you shouldn't judge it, because you are at the bottom of the barrel. look up instead.

You're right...I know...Im jumping the gun. Thank you for your advice. I will try to be more positive. :biggrin:

Jana,

I think what you are feeling is completely normal. I think most of us went through a period of doubt or regret. This is brand new to your body, and it will take some adjustments on your part, but once you get to know your band, and your body is better healed, you will be fine! Hang in there!

Talk to me in two weeks when you've lost 25 pounds and have everyone telling you that it looks like you've lost weight. You won't be whining so much then.

Aww...I dont mean to sound like I'm whining...I just wondered if everyone went through this depression thing. I cant wait to lose weight! It's just definitely a huge adjustment that I should've been expecting. :biggrin:

Jana,

I think what you are feeling is completely normal. I think most of us went through a period of doubt or regret. This is brand new to your body, and it will take some adjustments on your part, but once you get to know your band, and your body is better healed, you will be fine! Hang in there!

Thanks for the encouragement...It feels good to know that this feeling WILL pass.

All I'm saying is it's a little sacrifice. Yes, the liquid/mushey diet is HARD! (Can I say that again? HARD!)... yes, a lot of it isn't glamourous (farting)... but freaking loosing 20 pounds in 2 weeks is nice. Having people tell you that it's working is nice.

This will pass and, aside from the farting, you'll be happy you did it.

All I'm saying is it's a little sacrifice. Yes, the liquid/mushey diet is HARD! (Can I say that again? HARD!)... yes, a lot of it isn't glamourous (farting)... but freaking loosing 20 pounds in 2 weeks is nice. Having people tell you that it's working is nice.

This will pass and, aside from the farting, you'll be happy you did it.

lol..Thanks Ponytail.:biggrin:

I dont think I made the right decision about surgery anymore...I am in a lot of pain (gas and port site)and I cant tell when I am full until it starts hurting....Thats bad. I know I dont need to do that, but I just cant tell, especially with liquid. I really want my feelings to change and start loving my band like all of you...but, I'm having a hard time getting accustomed to this. Any advice greatly appreciated.:biggrin:

Are u taking your pain med's like u should.... U should be unconfortable not in pain...

Ooh, do I really get to look forward to losing 20 pounds in two weeks? :biggrin:

I think we all need to be careful about setting expectations that its normal to lose 20 pounds in 2 weeks.

I'm 8 days post op, and am in liquid stage. I'm tracking my intake on fitday (to be sure I'm getting enough Protein, etc). I'm averaging about 800 calories a day.

So far, 8 days out weight loss = 2 pounds.

Of course, I understand how body weight versus fat weight works, and realise I'm swollen and probably retaining a lot of "fake" weight (Water, etc).

Anyway, I'm not upset - and glory be to those who are lucky enough to lose a lot quickly. I am just aware of many people who get VERY disappointed when they don't lose as much as others say they should.

Thanks for listening :biggrin:

JanaBanana - hang in there girl. Trust me - it gets better and better every day.

Luscious

Thanks to everyone who replied, it makes me happy to see that I have so many people who DO understand this. The nurse told me I would heal faster if I just stuck with Tylenol.....but SCREW THAT. I started taking the Darvocets today and am feeling much better. :biggrin: Thanks to everyone. You are all sweethearts and deserve the best. :biggrin:

Depression hit me big time on the 3rd day. now at 6+ weeks, getting the lap band was the best thing I've ever done for myself. You'll get over it, trust us.

Hello,

First of all i want to thank luscious for making a WONDERFUL point, in that it is unhealthy and can be highly disappointing to set weight loss goals in the first 5-7 weeks after surgery. The moderators and doctors who post on this site all agree that achieving long term, sustained weight loss should not even be a concern until you are healing and well after your 1st few fills. Any weight lost between surgery and 1st fill should simply be considered a wonderful bonus, not an expectation. I only lost 8 lbs the first 2 weeks and was devastated, because we all have that "WHAT DID I DO TO MYSELF?!" moment right after surgery, and i had read so many stories on here where bandsters lost 20 lbs in a week and so on.

The fact that you are questioning the decision is quite normal, and with every life changing event, it SHOULD be re-visited and questioned, even after surgery. It is normal, it is ok, and I highly doubt you'll regret it. The energy and the pride you'll start to feel soon will be quite worth it, i promise. good luck on your journey.:biggrin:

Hi, I am 3 days post surgery, and besides feeling like a mule has kicked my gut, I am doing pretty good. I listened to a lot of women the week before surgery and some had lossed a lot right after and some only a few ponds. My point to them and everyone else, YOU ARE LOOSING AND NOT GOING IN THE OTHER DIRECTION! This is a life changing process, but with support we will all make it.