September Bandsters??

[Jill_S 1]

Banded on 9/19. Pain is almost gone, although I am burping a lot and it hurts! lol. I have a little shoulder pain and the heating pad trick did not work for me, so I'm just moving as much as possible. Coughing doesn't hurt anymore which is wonderful!

I know this 2 week Clear liquids is gonna tear me up. I don't have any trouble getting my 64 ounces of Water down, and I'm drinking juice as well. Atkins Protein shakes, sf Jello, blended yogurt(all allowed) but I'm dying for something less sweet. I'm more of a salty kinda person and all this sweet stuff is getting old. I keep looking at the box of instant potatoes in my cupboard and drooling :/ Even some blended Soup or a milkshake with skim milk and low-carb ice cream would be a nice change.

Congrats to everyone banded this month

[jen122277 0]

Banded on 9/20, I still feel alittle "Spacey" I feel like I was not given enough info when I was discharged.

[eh2965 0]

Banded on 9/19. Pain is almost gone, although I am burping a lot and it hurts! lol. I have a little shoulder pain and the heating pad trick did not work for me, so I'm just moving as much as possible. Coughing doesn't hurt anymore which is wonderful!

I know this 2 week Clear Liquids is gonna tear me up. I don't have any trouble getting my 64 ounces of Water down, and I'm drinking juice as well. Atkins Protein shakes, sf Jello, blended yogurt(all allowed) but I'm dying for something less sweet. I'm more of a salty kinda person and all this sweet stuff is getting old. I keep looking at the box of instant potatoes in my cupboard and drooling :/ Even some blended Soup or a milkshake with skim milk and low-carb ice cream would be a nice change.

Congrats to everyone banded this month

I know I feel the same way about the liquids. Im getting really sick of Jello, soup ect... and I like sweets !! The shoulder pain is really what hurt me the most and now that its gone I feel great. I know I should be happy I lost 7.5 pounds as I made my 1 week mark, but Im actually disappointed its not more ! drinking only liquids dang it should be at least 20 by now ! lol !! Im gonna start walking and see if that helps.

[ErinR 0]

I was also banded on the 19th and just entered my 'full liquids' stage (puree). My biggest issue so far has been the gas pain. The heating pad did no good since it sorta 'leashed' me to the couch etc., but I did find that the self-stick 'Thermacare' heat pads you can buy in the first aid section of the grocer worked awesome! I got a pack of the shoulder ones and I can sleep with it on (no worries about electrical problems while I sleep!), walk around, whatever! They have been a lifesaver since I have 2 little boys needing Momma's attention!

::Jill S-- try some beef broth! I am also a salty type person and MAN! did it sure hit the spot! It is considered a clear liquid so you should have no problem. I added in a quarter of an onion when I cooked it (just for added flavor) and just removed the onion before I ate the broth. It was super filling and had that nice salty taste I was needing! (I think the 'Knorr' brand tastes the best)

[eh2965 0]

Banded on 9/20, I still feel alittle "Spacey" I feel like I was not given enough info when I was discharged.

I felt like that too when I came home, but then I just started reading everything my Dr. gave me over & over and when you keep coming on this board you will get alot of information which makes me feel alot better. Just ask your questions here if you are having any there are so many good people on here who give you very good info. and tips !

[cnicholl 0]

Try some chicken broth... thats at least not sweet.

[Danistar 0]

Hi Everybody

I was banded Sept 12th, almost two weeks ago. I am so thrilled because Monday I get to have MUSHIES!!!!! I was so desperately hungry today that I boiled a turkey patty and cut up sweet potatoes in broth and then liquified it. Oh boy did it taste good.

I didn't have any trouble with it, and it gave me some energy.

I am 57 and probably have had a bit slower recovery than my younger fellow bandsters, but I feel really good today and am full of joy and happiness. I was worried about keeping my good mood because I was taking SAM-e (an amino acid I get at WalMart) and had to quit it. SAM-e can't be crushed....it won't work so I got on the internet and found another way to make the same neurotransmitters in my brain. I'm doing really well now and very happy with the results. I couldn't stand being on regular antidepressants anymore, too many side effects.

I think I am getting over the fatigue really well.

Interestingly enough, I had gastric reflux and after the surgery it went away. I am thrilled! My doc told me that it would go away. I guess it might come back if I ever get a fill that's too tight.

Danista

Banded Sept 12 05

Dr Will McAlexander

Oak Ridge TN

Lost 24 pounds. 69 to go

[Guest Kim B]

Glad to have the Sept. Group. I had my super band - I guess that is a VG on 9/14/05 and have lost 13 lbs. so far. I go for my first fill on Wed. 9/28/05 and hope that it goes well. I haven't had a quick full feeling since last Wed. and have never really had to eat or drink slow so far - so I am ready for that. I actually ate too much last night and paid the price for about 3 hours - just extreme pain. My port is under my left breast and I am still having a lot of discomfort from that - before now I had a high pain tolerance - so I don't know what's up.

Thanks to everyone for sharing. I am really enjoying this site.

Kim B

9/14/05 - Banding

307/294/145

Dr. Dirk Rodriguez

[jen122277 0]

I was banded on 9/20 and my first post opp appt. is Wednesday. Today I felt quasi normal, still very sore by my port incision and it's hard to sleep on my back. I was able to put on jeans today that I wasn't able to before surgery, so I am interested to see iif there is a change in the scale.< /p>

[Guest dms2423]

Well I had surgery exactly a week ago 9/19. Everything went well. I was supposed to have it 6/23 but if you ever hear of the girl who had a panic attack in the operating room that was me, nice to meet you, ha ha. Obviously I had doubts and I worked through it. After surgery I just felt sore I was up and walking fast, demanded the catheter out right away ( I can be stubborn).

Soon after I got home I had severe problems was not feeling well at all and found out I had collitis. During the first week I was so upset I made this choice. They skipped me from the recommended liquid diet for the first 2 weeks straight to soft foods. Which I'm suprised I am not having much of a problem with. I am doing much better and feel more confident about my decision. I think my biggest challenge is going to be all mental.

I wish everyone the best of luck and would love to hear others stories.

[banded_for_life 2]

Hey September bandsters...why don't we post a list at the top of our month like July bandsters have posting our weight loss?? I will be happy to keep up with the list!

[Lynn B 0]

Sounds good to me - I get my offical weight tomorrow. Do you want us to email them to you or are you going to start a seperate post? Let me know.

[sunsett 2]

Great Idea! I get my weigh in on the 6th. I refuse to get on a scale kick like I have in the past, so I'm planning on just doing my weigh ins at the dr's office when I go.

[Butterfly07 0]

Hello fellow September bandsters!

I was banded 9/19/05 and had 6 incisions. All are healing very well. The largest one is about 3 inches (my port) it's on the left side, about 1/2 way btwn my breast and my belly button.

I am on the musshie wagon until my first fill on 10/25, dreaming of a hamburger (no bun). AT my 10 day post op visit I was down 12lbs and had lost 6lbs the week prior to surgery just from giving up coke (I really miss my carbonated friend....)

I tire easily and experience soreness after a long day, but I was back to 7 hr days after a week off and now am back to 8 hr days at work, feeling great.

I am happy all of us have chosen this journey to a new us!

[tztmama 0]

That sounds like a great idea! I weighed 226 the day before surgery (9/26) and this morning I was 219.