Roxygirl

I was sent home with percocet, it was making me nauseous so I did'nt take anything on day 2 and it was awful. I called and they gave me another for the nausea called zofran. I have only been taking it a couple of times a day. I can't believe they sent you home with nothing!! I would call and ask for something! I hope you get some relief soon!

Good to hear from you!!! I'm doing pretty good. I LOVE my band and am so happy I did this! I have zero appetite and feel super stuffed. I know I need to get the proteing in though so I am trying!

Good to hear from you!!! I'm doing pretty good. I LOVE my band and am so happy I did this! I have zero appetite and feel super stuffed. I know I need to get the proteing in though so I am trying!

I am day 5 today and for most of today the gas pain was better, there were a couple of times that I did need to take my pain meds. Each day it did get better. Hang in there!!

I am one week post OP and I would say around day 5 or 6 mine still got better. I still have some but not nearly as bad, I went back to work today, I am a nurse and am on my feet all day and I think it has actually really helped me. I wish I had walked more in the beginning but I was so miserable I just rested and took the oxycodone. I tried the gas x, didn't help me at all.u doc said it wouldn't because the gas is basically in your abdominal cavity and not in your GI system but I hear it does work for some. Good luck!

Hey and buddies I'm on day 3- Little sips is key. (per doc;) my clears don't include milk products yet, I'm jealous. Lol
Real sore today cause I got in some good comfy sleep last night. As today goes on I'm plan on lots of little walks. I have some bloating, and some burping. Not to much gas below yet though. I'm sure it'll come. Good luck all. This is the best site!! So glad to not be alone through all this!!

Gasx gasx gasx!!! chewable worked but I liked the strips best. Three and four at a time for a day or two but they helped alot. Don't be afraid to walk a lot. I am 13 days post op and it is all a distant memory already. I started feeling much better when I backed off the hydrocodone. During the day at first then less at night. I stayed heavy on it at night because the rest and sleep was so good.
Stay strong it will be nothing in a few days.

Good to hear from you!!! I'm doing pretty good. I LOVE my band and am so happy I did this! I have zero appetite and feel super stuffed. I know I need to get the proteing in though so I am trying!

Just got home from the hospital. I had some complications and had to stay a night. :-(. My heart rate elevated just as I was waking up and then my blood pressure bottomed out and they had to keep waking me up to tell me to breath. I've never had a problem with anesthesia before. The Dr. said it was probably a fluke but if I ever notice my heart fluttering then u would need to see a cardiologists. I'm swollen and sore but feel fine otherwise. My Dr. said the surgery itself went great. I only had Clear Liquids today. I'm pretty sure I got more than 64 oz. in and I walked up and down the hallways at the hospital.

OMG!!! Surgery in 11 hours!!!
Any last minute tips for me? Omg, I don't even know what to bring to the hospital!!
SO NERVOUS!!

Finally! I GOT APPROVED!!! I am so excited I can't even control it. I have screamed, laughed, cried. I can't quit shaking. Surgrey is 5 days away! OMG!!!!!! Someone pinch me!!!!!!!!

Hey guys....so I was banded July 10, 2012 and am post op a moth and a week. I am down 35 lbs so far.
So I went back to work today after being out a month and someone said "hey there skinny" and another person said "flaca" which in spanish is skinny. I was sooooo stoked! LOL thats something I have never been called! I can wait to get down to 100lbs down.
Thx for listening...xoxo

Good to hear from you!!! I'm doing pretty good. I LOVE my band and am so happy I did this! I have zero appetite and feel super stuffed. I know I need to get the proteing in though so I am trying!

So I went to costco and ended up buying the EcoDrink Multivitamins. It's a sugar free crystal lite type thing - I looked at the gummys but was worried about getting them down (esp in the beginning). These were also the closest match to the minimum nutritional guidelines that my Dr's office gave me (at two drinks per day). I liked that it would be added to my Water which I will already be drinking. I haven't tried it yet - they only had two flavors (berry and orange), so I only bought enough to get me through pre-op just in case I don't like them. Anyone else tried or is using these?

Thats great advice I too happen to be going to costco today. I will check out the vitimins. Thanks for all the great advice everyone.

I use the Premium Costco shakes too! You can aslo use the sugar free DaVinci syrups for flavor in the vanilla or I also like the Walden Farm products. They are all sugar free/fat free. They have a chocolate Syrup, salad dressings (my fav is the Asian), syrup, katchup and so much more! Google it! I buy mine at Fred Meyer's or you can order online. I truly like their flavor and I have tried many, many brands over the years!

I'm so excited for you!!! I just posted a blog on my page. Just click on the link below

To all the new banders very Happy news! And to you all who in-waiting, Happy news is coming for you. Keep the faith. WE can do it together!
Best wishes

Pain meds if you have any and use your heating pad. I use mine all the time for 10-15 minutes to relax back and shoulders prior to going to sleep. And I dont have any aches. The heat just feels good.

OMG getting banded in two days!!
I literally cant breathe!!! Not sure if it's my nerves or excitement!!
Roxygirl, clarks4Willie, Beautiful-B, sews4fun and DeAna how are you feeling?

I just got to the hospital!!! Happy day for us!!!!!!!

It will go by super fast!!

sews4fun, Best wishes and Prayers for all the new banders on Aug 15.

I have to report to the hospital at noon tomorrow. Surgery is scheduled for 2:30!!!! It's gonna be a lllloooooonnnnnggggg night coz I already know I'm not gonna sleep! I'm soooo excited! Prayers for all my fellow banders tomorrow. See you guys on the post op side! :-)

Roxy and DeAna, you two will do great. Keep the Faith and Be positive. WE are ALL right there with you! Hugs