Hey February 2010 Bandsters!

[panfisher 0]

I am heading for the hospital to get banded in about 3 hours.

I wanted to thank all of you for posting about your experiences with surgery. It's put my mind at ease and I am not nervous at all.

Good luck. I'm sure you will do fine!

[outside*looking*in 0]

I am heading for the hospital to get banded in about 3 hours.

I wanted to thank all of you for posting about your experiences with surgery. It's put my mind at ease and I am not nervous at all.

You will do great!!! Excited for you.:thumbup:

[Nikki71 0]

I was hoping some of you who are a little further along then I could offer me some information.

I am 6 days post op and have developed a "cramping" on my left lower side. It almost feels like the kind of cramp you would get after drinking Water and running....

Did anyone experience this?

Granted I do have diarrhea 3+ times per day.

I guess I am just a little concerned about band slippage since I read so much about it here.

I do also have sharp pains about 1 inch below the port incision but I am guessing that is the actual port rubbing against my inside making it home. ??

Besides that I am having trouble getting comfortable sleeping on my right side, port center left and am looking forward to sleeping on my stomach again.

How long before you could sleep on your stomach?

Thank you for your input and advice!!

[loves2travel 0]

Hi Nikki71,

I am 10 days post-op and had the same symptoms. They lasted a couple of days then went away. I got the sharp pain usually right after I ate or drank something. As for sleeping on your stomach, I also am a stomach sleeper. Last night I tried sleeping on my stomach and it was still tender. It helps to put a pillow long ways under your stomach so your half on your side and half on your stomach. I hope this helps.

[carmen74 10]

I am heading for the hospital to get banded in about 3 hours.

I wanted to thank all of you for posting about your experiences with surgery. It's put my mind at ease and I am not nervous at all.

I hope everything went well!! I'll be on the look out for your surgery day story! :thumbup:

[outdoorgirl 0]

I am 9 days post op and I have only lost 5 pounds? I am on Clear Liquids and Protein Drinks. Seems like the scale is moving slowly and when I went for my post-op appointment the Doctor told me that I did not lose much weight. I thought I would be losing more, I am hardly taking in anything! One last question, how do you get the ticker on here?

[outdoorgirl 0]

O, hey I got it on here! Amazing. =)

[ladykcusa 1]

Nikki - I'm Day 8 past surgery and have been sleeping on my stomach the past 2 nights. No problem.

sleep well tonight.

[Nikki71 0]

Nikki - I'm Day 8 past surgery and have been sleeping on my stomach the past 2 nights. No problem.

sleep well tonight.

Thx

It'll try rolling over.

Now if my son would stop waking me up w/nightmares

[Nikki71 0]

I am 9 days post op and I have only lost 5 pounds? I am on clear liquids and Protein drinks. Seems like the scale is moving slowly and when I went for my post-op appointment the Doctor told me that I did not lose much weight. I thought I would be losing more, I am hardly taking in anything! One last question, how do you get the ticker on here?

I would guess you are not consuming enough calories. My body shuts down and wont drop weight. For that reason I have been making my Protein Shakes with Nf milk & adding a little Greek yogurt for more protein & a little fat. Maybe ask your Dr if you can add strained cream Soups or mushies

Hang in there:)

[iamhealthy 0]

hi all

please could you share what you are eating?

i'm definitely eating less than i was 3 weeks ago, but i seem to be consuming way more than anyone else!

Edited March 3, 2010 by iamhealthy

[panfisher 0]

hi all

please could you share what you are eating?

i'm definitely eating less than i was 3 weeks ago, but i seem to be consuming way more than anyone else!

My diet is as follows.

Breakfast 3oz Protein 1oz veggies 1oz fruit

lunch 3oz protein 1oz veggies 1oz fruit

dinner 3oz protein 1oz veggies 1oz fruit

I average about 800 calories. My first 4 days out i was only doing about 400 calories. Dietitian called to check on me and i told her what i was eating and only lost about 2 lbs and she told me to add some food. Now I have lost 4 more pounds since then.

Edited March 3, 2010 by panfisher
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[outdoorgirl 0]

Nikki,

Thank you for the suggestion. I am going to try it. Have a great day!

[iamhealthy 0]

My diet is as follows.

Breakfast 3oz Protein 1oz veggies 1oz fruit

lunch 3oz protein 1oz veggies 1oz fruit

dinner 3oz protein 1oz veggies 1oz fruit

I average about 800 calories. My first 4 days out i was only doing about 400 calories. Dietitian called to check on me and i told her what i was eating and only lost about 2 lbs and she told me to add some food. Now I have lost 4 more pounds since then.

thanks for the feedback (no pun intended!)..i am eating way more than you!

[Nikki71 0]

Checking in....

How is everyone doing? Chime in....

I can't believe I am finally 7 days post op. I feel worlds better, starting to almost feel like myself again.

I am taking my journey 1 day at a time. I aim to make it through each day as prescribed.

Granted Sat. can't come soon enough so I can move to mushies.

Anyone using scar cream on their incisions? My dr. said not for 3 weeks, which seems like a long time.

Have you seen your dr.? My 1st post op isn't until 4 weeks post op. Seems like a long time....hmmm

Spring is almost here:)