roseyposey

I HAD AN MRI OF MY LS SPINE LAST WK. IT SHOWED ARTHRITIS OF SPINE. PAIN CLINIC WANTS TO INJECT MY SPINE WITH PAIN MED WHICH WOULD LAST UP TO 3 MONTHS. IT IS A 20 MIN PROCEDURE AND THEY INSERT A NEEDLE INTO THE SPINE AND TAKE PICS AND THEN INJECT WHEN THEY FEEL IT WILL BE MOST BENEFICIAL. (THE ALTERNATIVE WOULD BE TO TAKE THE ORAL PAIN PILLS OR PAIN PATCH BUT I AM AFRAID OF GETTING ADDICTED). I AM SCARED TO DEATH OF GETTING THIS NEEDLE PROCEDURE DONE. DID ANYONE OUT THERE IN BAND LAND EVER HAVE THIS DONE AND IF SO, CAN YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW YOU DID WITH IT? THANK YOU SO MUCH IN ADVANCE. I AM SO TIRED OF HAVING SCIATIC PAIN THAT RUNS DOWN MY BUTT AND BACK OF MY LEGS TO MY HEEL EVERY TIME I GO OUTSIDE TO WALK AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD. I WOULD HAVE THOUGHT IT WOULD HAVE IMPROVED AFTER LOSING SOME WT. BUT IT HAS GOTTEN STEADILY WORSE. WHY DOES IT HAVE TO BE SO TUFF FOR SOME OF US BANDERS WHO ARE TRYING SO HARD TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES? JUST WONDERING?

I enjoyed your post! LOL - I know the feeling!!!

HI THERE! YAH I KNOW WHAT YA MEAN BY THE STOMACH GROWLING. MINE SOUNDS LIKE A GARBABE DISPOSAL SOMETIMES. LOL

I would think you would be in alot of pain if it slipped. If you were throwing up alot like I think you posted before that you were, then it is a possiblility. I would not wait, I would go see your surgeon and find out. Maybe they can correct it. No sense in worrying all the time and not knowing for sure. Good luck, keep us posted.

yes, the gas pain is bad. take your liquid pain med or liquid extra strength tylenol. it takes the edge off. and walk. walk walk!!! congratulations!!!

I have had nothing but problems with my ticker also! Sorry I can't help you out.

JAN. 18, 2011 - TUESDAY - DAY 1 POST OP SURGERY - WELL I AM VERY TIRED TODAY AND GROGGY AND STILL IN ALOT OF PAIN MAINLY DUE TO NOT GETTING MUCH SLEEP AT HOSPITAL LAST NIGHT. SINCE I HAD TO HAVE A HIATAL HERNIA REPAIR AS WELL, I AM EXPERIENCING ALOT OF EXTRA POST OP PAIN! MOSTLY IN MY CHEST AND LEFT SHOULDER. SOME OF IT IS STILL FROM THE GAS THAT WAS PUT IN MY STOMACH DURING SURGERY. I WILL PROBABLY HAVE THIS PAIN A COUPLE MORE DAYS. I HAVE TO BE ON THE LIQUID DIET ALL THIS WEEK YET. THE CHOCOLATE BARIATRIC ADVANTAGE PROTEIN SHAKES 3 X DAY FOR MY MEALS. I CAN HAVE SUGAR FREE POPSICLES AND LIQUIDS AS WELL AND CLEAR BROTH OR STRAINED WATERED DOWN CREAM SOUPS. SO BACK TO THE DREADFUL PROTEIN SHAKES FOR ANOTHER WEEK! GREAT!!!!!!!!!! THEN I GO BACK TO SEE DR. MARLEY ON MONDAY FOR MY FIRST POST OP APPOINTMENT. I AM DOWN 6 MORE LBS. FOR A TOTAL WT. LOSS OF 16 LBS. TOTAL. I HOPE TO LOSE MORE WT. BY NEXT MONDAY TOO!!! I HAVE TO WALK ALOT TOO ALL THIS WEEK. IT IS GOOD TO BE HOME!! I AM GLAD THIS NIGHTMEAR IS OVER!!!

Sounds about average to me. Congratulations!!!

Such an inspiration! Thanks!!!!

normal for a halt in wt. loss after a while. it happens to many of us banders. it is very frustrating to say the least!!! But hang in there. Sooner or later the scale will lose the battle! LOL

My surgeon said you only have to wait 20 -30 min. after a meal to drink.

Is it because you are losing enough wt. that the surgeon did not want to give you a fill yet? If so, good for you that is Great! When you start feeling hungry all the time or that you can eat more than 1 cup at mealtime then you know you need a fill. Good luck.

Liquid Tylenol or tylenol gel capsules would be ok. Probably anything liquid for allergies would be ok as well but I would check with your surgeon first. Good luck - I hope you feel better soon.

Don't give in to temptation because it will only set you back time and time again. It has happened to me as well. But forgive yourself and get back on track. Good luck to you.

Check the calories in the hot sauce. You have to watch them. But I don't think hot sauce per say would hurt at all to have some in your broth. Sounds like you are doing well post op. Keep us posted on your progress. p.s. - when you are allowed full liquids, try some chocolate sugar free pudding packs and add 1/2 scoop protein powder in with it. It tastes good and it really gives you a full feeling. Just a good way to get extra protein in. It is sometimes hard to get in enough protein and they say if you don't your hair can fall out and you will feel fatigued. I also sprinkle the protein powder on other foods and salads as well. I still have a protein shake for my breakfast too to get the protein in. Remember eggs, fish, chicken, tuna and fat free or 2 percent cheese are all high in protein.

When I crave chocolate, I get a chocolate sugare free pudding cup and add 1/2 scoop protein powder in it. It tastes good and chocolately!!! The added protein helps give you a good full feeling too till mealtime. I usually have these between meals if needed. Or when I think I will kill someone if I don't get cholcolate. LOL Try it and good luck to you!!! It is especially hard this time of year. Easter with all the commercials on tv about chocolate bunnies and all.

Good point! Made me laugh today! Thanks!!! LOL

Hang in there. Trust everyone on this forum when they tell you it will get easier and you will feel better. I am 3 months out and had the same anxieties as you, and now I can eat pretty much what I want and the difference is - I eat very small quantities and guess what - I am satisfied. The trick is to keep yourself busy busy busy. When you feel like eating - distract yourself or have a liquid drink. It will suffice at the time. Get that protein in as it makes you feel full. And take walks it will clear your mind. Try to find a hobbie if you can. Keep your mind occupied with good things. Time is on your side. It will go quickly believe me. I can't believe it is 3 months for me as it seems like only yesterday I was the one going through " liquid hell". And last but not least, surround yourself with POSITIVE people - it will make you feel so much better! Good luck!

If only I could remember this each and every day!!!! Good luck to you on your journey!

JUST WHEN I THOUGHT I HAD NO RESTRICTION AT ALL - EVEN AFTER 2 SMALL FILLS, - BEING ABLE TO EAT WHAT I WANT AND MORE THAN WHAT I SHOULD, BAM - I THROW UP YET AGAIN (3RD TIME IN 3 WKS) WHEN EATING SOMETHING I HAVE EATEN BEFORE WITH NO PROBLEMS. I JUST CAN'T FIGURE THIS BAND OUT. IT SEEMS TO HAVE A MIND OF ITS OWN. NOW I DON'T KNOW WHETHER TO GET MY 3RD SMALL FILL IN 2 WKS. AS PLANNED OR NOT? GRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I too was extremely low on Vit. D and B12 defficient. That sure explains the increased pain fatigue and depression I guess. I thought it was my fibromyalgia acting up. I take supplements now and just had blood work drawn yesterday so I hope it has improved. My wt. loss has been very slow this month which is very depressing. I hope you will improve with supplements as well. I know how frustrated you must feel right now not knowing whats up. Good luck to you and take care. Keep us posted.

Congrats on your next step! You will surely enjoy!