Hello all. I was banded yesterday and got out of the hospital today. I cannot bend down. Its very hard to sit down or get up. My throat and neck muscles are sore and I have trapped gas which is making my chest/shoulder/back hurt. Generally I feel like I was run down by a truck. It was a lot rougher than I thought! Its done, now, though, no turning back!

Hey there, Jacksonville AR. here. I see that you used Dr. Luttrell? I did go to one of his seminars, but have decided to go with Dr. WEllborn. He did a WLS reversal for me many years ago and I feel safe with him.

I talked to his office just today and I think that I will be in for surgery before the end of the month. Im so excited.

One question,,,,,,would you do it again?

Hey Angie!

Well, pain is a funny thing. Some people don't have that much pain and others, like me, have a lot. So you really don't know how your body is going to react.

I do have a couple of suggestions though. First off, if you have a good friend or family memeber that could help you with your 2 year old for a few days, it would be a big help. You never know if you are going to be in pain, so I think its better to just kind of prepare ahead of time.

Also, when you get your band the most painful thing for most people is the gas! The best way to fix this is to walk! I mean really walk. It doesn't have to be outside up hill--I mean indoor in the kitchen for 10 min, or sometimes I even did 30+ min, to try to help move the gas. Gas-X sometimes can help, but this gas is upper cavity so not always. The chewable gax-x is always worth investing in though. Also, heating pads. If you put them on your shoulder it helped a lot with the pain.

Another thing is food. It's important to eat food, even though you won't feel like it, because it helps move the gas out. Also do not mix your Protein shakes. I found that they gave me gas, because the blender caused air bubbles. Instead i used Atkins pre-made shakes (Strawberry is bland, Dutch Choclate is better than Milk chocolate).

So there are a few tips. I hope it helps. You will do great!!!! :thumbup:

Let me know if you have any more questions.

My son was 3 (I was stay at home dad) and I was running a lawn service part time. Never really had a problem with gas but I walked like a mad man. I was super sore for about two days-after that I was back to daddy duty and work. I would have a twinge of pain here and there (mainly in my port) for a couple weeks but nothing debilitating. BTW, I have now lost 90 pounds! :thumbup:

Edited February 8, 200917 yr by norouteplanned

just to update_I am now down 115 pounds! :grouphug:

GOOD job, NoRoutePlanned!

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Well, here I am one year later (tomorrow). I have lost almost 130 pounds! I must admit I have not worked out-at all :cursing:. However, I have a pretty physical job and I swim and play baseball and what not with the kids. Im 6'1" and started at 410 pounds. Im down to 282! I get hung up on the numbers sometimes though. I wear a size 38 pants (was wearin a 52 last year!) but still weigh 282?! Go figure! :tongue2: Best wishes to all of you!

Well, here I am one year later (tomorrow). I have lost almost 130 pounds! I must admit I have not worked out-at all . However, I have a pretty physical job and I swim and play baseball and what not with the kids. Im 6'1" and started at 410 pounds. Im down to 282! I get hung up on the numbers sometimes though. I wear a size 38 pants (was wearin a 52 last year!) but still weigh 282?! Go figure! Best wishes to all of you!

That is just wonderful!! I'm getting ready to go see my PCP to get things started and I'm so nervous! But reading your posts is getting my motivation level back up! I see where this tool has taken so many and I long to get there. I'm ready to get back to the person I was 10 years ago, before the babies lol! I'm ready for people to see me for ME and not any outside appearances. Anyway, keep it up NoRoutePlanned. Your an inspiration!

another update....I have now lost 170 pounds since being banded 7/1/08, starting wt was 410, now 240-doin great and lovin life! Good luck to all! :thumbup:

another update....I have now lost 170 pounds since being banded 7/1/08, starting wt was 410, now 240-doin great and lovin life! Good luck to all! :thumbup:

That's wonderful!! Congrats!

Amazing, congrats to you!!!

hello-just another update-I HAVE REACHED MY GOAL WEIGHT!!! Im a week short of two years since the surgery and I weigh 225! Down from 410. Thats 185 lbs! Good luck everybody! :smile2:

Congrats on your successful weightloss, i hope to lose half of my weight in two years.. ur updates are such an inspiration, but of course i will have to work out!

Hi, everyone, I was banded on the 11th, so I've been home for one week now (they kept me 2 nights) and I have to say the pain gets better each day:thumbup:. I can actually roll over in bed without gasping! So just hang in there. I am also on liquids but my doc wants me to be doing lots of protein drinks too which helps with the hunger. Are you sure you can't have them? It really helps alot.:smile2: