oliversmomma

Sounds normal to me. You had a hernia repair also, so this adds to the swelling etc. I took GasX chewables, and tried to walk as much as possible. Take your pain meds and rest also!!!

My surgery date was 12/21 and I returned to work on 12/27. I wish I could've had a couple more days off, but didn't have any more sick time.

I was banded on 12/21/11 and I've lost 20 lbs. so far.

Oh sweetie, I can totally relate. I'm 11 days post op, and was absolutely in tears the first four days. I spent Christmas day sitting drinking chicken broth while the rest of my family ate a huge breakfast! It was terrible. Like the PP said, it's definitely like saying good bye to an old friend. I've had food issues ever since I was 9. I lived with my Grandma and she bought me whatever kind of food that I wanted, which of course was pure junk being a kid! I remember the happiness I felt just sitting in front of the TV eating a whole bag of snack size Snickers! I'm now 32, and have dealt with food addiction ever since. This is a very long journey that we have just started. Each day is going to get a little bit better. You are very young and quite pretty I might add, and you've made a wonderful decision for yourself!!! You'll definitely be able to eat again. Once you start to lose weight, your self esteem is going to sky rocket, and you won't look at food the same way. I wish you the best, and if you feel like talking/venting or whatever, drop me an email at oliversmomma@live.com Best of luck to you!!!!

I've had GERD ever since I had my son in 2006. I've taken Prilosec since then. I was banded on 12/21 and haven't had it since surgery. I had heart burn this morning and took some Pepcid Complete, and it helped. It's just at night? Has it been everyday since surgery? Is it possibly related to something you eat or drink?

My surgery was on Dec. 21st. Today is really the first day I've felt back to normal. Still some pain at port site, but feeling better. Even though the band is a laproscopic surgery and usually same day, it's still major surgery! Just listen to your body. It's going to tell you what you can do. Today, I felt great when I got up, so I decided to clean the house and get the Christmas decorations down. Only got the kitchen cleaned up and some laundry done, and I felt wiped out! I stopped right when I started feeling bad. This is a major part of this whole journey and healing is crucial. I hope you start feeling better!!!!

So my surgery is in the morning. My Dr.'s office is having me do a bowel prep tonight. ( have to drink a small bottle of magnesium citrate and be on the potty all night long). I'm just wondering if this is the norm for most surgeons? I know this is what is done for lower GI surgeries and Colonoscopies etc., just wondering why they are having me do it for this surgery?

The big day is Wednesday. I just can't believe it's this close. I don't really even think I've thought about it thoroughly up until the past day. I just can't believe I've got to this point to actually need weight loss surgery. I know that probably sounds odd. I was in the military for 7 years and was in excellent shape. I was heavy when I was a kid and struggled with it. I gained over 100 lbs during my pregnancy, and just continued to go up from there. I feel like I'm getting ready to go into rehab. I know that I have an addiction to food. I don't necessarily eat when I'm stressed or sad, mad etc., I just love food and find happiness in it. I'm trying to get back my old mindset though, when I was so healthy. I know I can get there and I know this surgery is going to help me achieve that goal. Sorry for the rant, I guess I'm just feeling all kinds of emotions about this.

My surgery was on Dec 21 and I can relate to everything u are saying. I'm struggling myself. Just remember in a week it'll be a new year. U are on the way to a healthier, happier, you! This time next year u are gonna look back on this and realize how strong u are!!! Very few people could do what u r doing, especially during the holidays. We are in this together!!! Message me if ya wanna talk/vent. Hope this helps!!

Hey everyone and Merry Christmas Eve!!! Surgery was Wednesday and I've had diarrhea ever since. Did this happen to any of you? Its just a huge annoyance because it's the kind that you have to run to the potty for and it's hard to move fast because of my incision pain. Just wondering if this is normal.

I don't have any strips either. Just glue like stuff on top. They are still pretty painful and range from about 1/2 inch to 3 1/2 inches. I have a total of 5.

I'd like to be part of the private group on FB! I should be listed as Darah Duncan Henthorne.

The shoulder pain is definitely annoying! What I've been doing is taking two gasx chewables right when it hits, and walking around a bit. Seems to help a little. I've noticed some people have mentioned the heating pad. I might break that on out too and see if it helps!

Hey Jen! Thank you for sharing your blog! I was banded on Wednesday, and can totally relate to everything you've posted! I finally started to feel a little better today. Today is actually the first day I've felt any hunger, but I drink a couple sips of broth or my protein shake, and I'm satisfied. Been struggling a bit with the left shoulder pain so many have mentioned, but when it starts, I make myself get up and walk. GasX has also become my best friend. lol Thanks for sharing again, and glad to know we are in this journey together! Merry Christmas and God Bless

Hope the protein works! If you can make a cheesecake and not eat any, consider yourself one tough cookie!!!! Hoping each day gets easier for you. I just keep telling myself in a couple weeks, things will be so much better! Plus, we'll be doing so good and all the people that overate at Christmas will be wishing they would've followed in our footsteps!

It's definitely been hard during the holidays. I'll probably skip the red and green jello! haha I hate Jello. Probably eat red and green popsicles though. This has to be one of the most difficult things I've ever done, but I know in the long run, it'll totally be worth it.

Denise- That makes sense. Explosive Decompressions is the perfect term! Thank you!

I was banded on Wednesday, and I've been struggling with some depression and some "missing food" feelings. I think my feelings are coming from it being Christmas time and my whole family has huge family dinners, plus my hubby and little boy are eating anything and everything in front of me. food has always been a huge part of my life and like a best friend. I'm trying to really focus on the reason I did this and what I'm going through right now is just temporary. I think for those of us who had the surgery around the holidays are pretty tough Cookies since the holidays revolve around food so much! I felt hungry a little last night. I've found that doing the Protein when I feel hungry has helped. I found these drinks called Protein Shots at Walmart that have really helped. They are in a tube and are fruit punch flavored. They are 100 calories, no sugar, no carbs, and 26 grams of protein. They kinda taste like Jello. I hope this helps and just know you are totally not alone. I've barely been able to talk to my family since surgery and am spending all my time on LBT because I just feel completely supported on here!

Hey all, I had my surgery on Wednesday. I stayed overnight and was discharged yesterday around noon. I'm tolerating the pain. Lots of pressure I'm assuming from the gas, and my incisions sting like the dickens! My mom and dad were with me up until this morning. (They live out of state.) I woke up this morning and just want to cry. I don't really know why either. I know it's normal to have a little depression afterwards. I also felt extremely weak when I woke up. Thank God I don't really have any nausea. I'm tolerating liquids pretty well. I made me a huge glass of crystal light and had a Protein shot. I'm trying to walk as much as possible, just hard because my incisions sting so bad when I move around. Just wanted to update that I made it through surgery OK, and now onto the next phase of this journey!

Thanks all for the words of encouragement. I think everyday will be a little easier. I think one of the main reasons for my depression is that my Mom was with me! ha I know that sounds terrible. I love her with all my heart but she's a borderline anorexic so that should explain what life has been like with her. My hubby couldn't be with me because he's a cop and couldn't get off work. Her and my stepdad were with me. They came from out of state to go with me. I was glad they were here at first, but was also glad when they left. My dad hasn't been to our house and commented on how messy it was and that he could'nt believe I'd let it get this way. It just stirred a lot of emotions that I really don't need right now. I'm so glad I've found this site. It's really nice to know there are others out there that are going through similar things. This is not something that started yesterday, and I know it won't be fixed by tomorrow. @ Better With Time, please give me the Facebook info. I'm on Facebook, and would love to join the group!

yes he did, and I'm taking them. Just struggling with the gas pain and incisions are stinging. Hoping it get's better each day.

I'm two days post op and sitting here miserable with shoulder pain. I'm trying to walk around as much as possible. I've taken some gas X and praying that helps!

@MommaMary- Thanks so much! We are definitely in it together! I'm so glad I've found this site! I really just think it's nerves. I'm just ready to get the surgery part of it over. @ TexasDiane- It's just nerves. I know I'm prepared. Just nervous and I think really ready to get through the surgery. Thanks everyone for the encouragement!!