AngMN

Hi All... I was banded December 8, 2010. I have a question regarding some pain I am having on the upper left side not the port but above.. I had pain before in that area and the nurse said it was from my work out and using that stomach muscle where the stiches are sewn too. I had a new work out on sunday with some more core work and wasnt really sore yesterday but today I woke up and the pain is horrible. I can feel my port and the pain is not there but as i feel up more i feel a lump of some sort... is that part of the band? I was thinking waiting a couple days before calling the dr just in case maybe i pulled a muscle alittle but was curious what is exactly this lump?

I too was banded on the 8th.. the gas is horrible.. and loud lol. just movin around waiting for it to come out cause i think i would feel a whole lot better if it just came out. I lost 16 lbs from the pre op diet then from the hospital fluids and whatever i was up on the scale... its coming back off now again but darn it. I am on Clear Liquids also until weds then move to the next stage. Good luck to you!

That my friend is one of my challenges also.. I love to cook/bake and this time of year its christmas cookies etc.. i havent done a single batch.. I feel guilty in a way like my family cant go without.. Well I guess if they are gonna want them they will have to go buy them for this year.. maybe next year we will be strong enough to do it... Good luck

Boy do I feel your emotions.. I go in tomorrow at 7 am.. I have been writing letters and even went as far as to tell my son he could have my wedding ring to give to his wife someday when he finds one lol.. he was like MOM Stop it.. I dont think the liquid diet helps the emotional thing cause yesterday i found myself getting choked up over the smallest of things.. i have been on a liquid diet since 11/28.. I think we are normal just scared thats all. Good luck to you!!!

Day 8 for me.. down 10.. whoo hoo

Today is a quiet day been trying to keep myself busy but man I cannot get around the fact that i am scared to death for Wednesday! I am excited as well but keep thinking about post surgery and everything that goes with it....

Thanks Jersey Girl!

Thanks Jersey Girl!

Wondering if anyone out there has any good broth recipes? Thai for example?

I totally agree... i am on day 6 of day 10 days and it sucks so bad.. ive slipped here and there but been pretty good.. the work week went quick for me but the weekend stinks lol.. Hang in there...

Hey there... keep your head up and get it into the game.. you didnt come this far for nothing you have a great start.. do you have any friends you can work out with? Someone who can give you some motivation? I havent been banded yet but go in on Weds.. nervous as hell I admit wondering the same things you are going threw. I think this is a good site to get some emotional support from people who are going threw the same things and who knows maybe you will find someone close to your area ?? Have you gone to any support groups? It may be hard to do that but i think it would be very helpful... I am not a support group type of gal but sure am gonna start.. thinking of it as meeting some peeps and building relationships.. Hang in there every day is a new day... a fresh start.

Hey Tommy.. I emailed you but just in case you dont get it.. Go for some sugar free Jello, popsicles and broth.. I find the broth is amazing and have made my own since I love cooking and being in the kitchen made me feel like I wasnt so much missing out. I am married and have 1 son and 2 step children and a grandchild and they all love to come over for dinner so i am the one always cooking so this liquid diet is a real challenge... hang in there.. and dont be afraid to reach out...

Sure send the black bean puree... right now on the Protein diet but i can use it when i hit the puree foods.. gotta do this till tuesday then its Clear liquids then weds is the day...

Hi There.. I am in the 4th day of my 10 day prep.. Surgery December 8th! This is very hard but is getting easier.. yes I have "slipped" and had some crackers.. otherwise been good. sugar free popsicles and Jello help along with some broth. I dont get to have salad or anything else Good luck to you and really it does get easier. Angie

Ugh yes I am on day number 2,, I am doing the Carnation IB No sugar for Breakfast then I am also doing the slim fast shakes. I am having broth and sugar free Jello also.. I have a headache today thats just drivin me nuts and just feel kinda sluggish. I am making a point not to complain to anyone but man this is hard.

I too am new at this and keep finding myself back to the same question.. how to prepare for the family.. I am the one who makes the lunches and dinners and finding myself struggleing with how to continue that especially now since I am doing the 10 day liquid diet now. Surgery date is 12/8...

I am on day number 1... I must say it is hard and its only day 1. Surgery date is the same as yours December 8th.. thanks for the jello suggestion that will help.