Doweegirl

In just a couple of hours I will have my band. Wish me luck

I went back to work yesterday.. Had my surgery on the 17th. Starting to feel like myself again. Seemed like forever that I couldn't bend down to pick something up without the tugging and pain, but that is subsiding. I have my first fill on June 6 and am excited for that. I am on mushy foods I have been eating wendys chili and with chewing really good and slow it actually makes me full and satisified. I have been walking everyday and doing a workout video at home. I am consistently losing everyday slowly but am just happy its moving in the other direction.

I had my surgery April 17th and still have the pain. Actually today it is hurting quite a bit. I hope it goes away soon. I also was told its gas but I am having a hard time believing it. Not sure what makes it hurt

The same thing happens to me.. but I do think it's because of habit... That is when I would eat most of my food while watching tv. So I think my mind is telling me to eat but I could probably go without. Its a tough fight. I guess mind over matter. Hope I win this fight

My doctor gave me meds for going to the bathroom.. It was a liquid (looked like cough med) But you could try hot decaf tea that might work.

I was banded on April 17th and am always thirsty. After the first week I was hungry all the time but that has subsided a bit. Started mashed foods yesterday, it feels nice to actually get to chew food..lol

Well I feel a bit better knowing your having the same discomfort. I just can't wait to feel like myself again.

I was banded on the 17th and also lost weight the first couple of days after surgery then it stopped. I am still quite sore and can not bend over and touch my toes with out pain. Anyone else feel like that?

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I don't know how you made it to work after 3 days.. I took 2 weeks off and am glad I did.. I seemed to have healed slow. Still sore and haven't slept very well since surgery 13 days ago. Still on liquid diet until Monday when i see my surgeon. I am ready for real food. lol

You have been through sooo much that going to meet with your Dr. should be a piece of cake.. (ha no pun inteneded). If you can get through the roller coaster ride of depression you can do this... Just take a deep breath pick up the phone and call your doctor. you will be glad you did and wonder why you were soooo hesitant. The more you put it off the more you are hurting only you. You have come this far do whats best for you and call and ask for help. I wish you all the luck

I was banded by Dr. Jones last tuesday!

I was banded on the 17th and also had to have a hiatal hernia repaired. Still very sore and the gas pain in my shoulder is incredible. Hoping to feel better soon. Still having trouble with the night time hungers.. ughhhh

I am still sore also and had mine on the 17th. I guess we just have to give it some time.

I had my band on the 17th.. Still feeling uncomfortable... they found a hiatal hernia and repaired that. I had a reaction to the paid meds so only taking tylenol... the gas is prob the worse pain I think... Trying to find some creamy soups to have... Also been drinking protein drinks, popsicle, and crystal light. Hoping to feel better tomorrow.

This is what I have in my journal from my doctor: Stage 1 Starts after surgery with IV fluids continuing... this lasts 1 day or less. Stage 2 Completed in hospital. low sugar decaf non carbonated Clear Liquids (2oz-4oz per hour) this lasts one day or less Stage 3 Getting ready for discharge you will be introduced to Stage 3 and evaluated for tolerance. low sugar high Protein modified full liquids. (4oz-8oz per hour) this last two to three weeks. Stage 4 Home-follow up in clinic (approx 2 weeks after surgery) lean/soft ground foods. this lasts 4 to 5 weeks. Stage 5. Home follow up in clinic (approx 6-8 weeks) lean meat, fish, poultry, Protein Bars, fresh fruit and veggies, whole grains, legumes, healthy fat and low fat dairy. LIFETIME. hope this helps

Well I had my band put in on tuesday morning. I ended up getting very sick from the ansethisa and pain meds. I couldn't start my stage 2 until yesterday morning. I had very bad neck pains from the gas. I begged the hospital to let me go late last night (missed my family) they said if I could start stage 3 then I could. They also found a hiatal hernia while in there and repaired it. Today i am home... very sore and woke up to a nice big fever blister. Hoping all the negative is behind me and I start to feel better soon. Cannot take any pain meds except tylenol. So I am a bit sore. Lucky I have a great family who have helped me sooo much. Sorry if I am giving bad impression but just want to share my experience because everyones is different. Hope everyone is having a great day

My surgeon has me staying overnight. Which is a good thing because I get very nauseous over small things so the less I have to travel the better. Less then 24 hours and I will be banded

I am getting nervous my surgery date is tues the 17th... One more day and I am there!!! woooohoooo

I am nervous and excited all at the same time. but hearing people say they haven't lost much weight or there hungry all the time makes me nervous. I am hoping this works, I have been working so hard. but the hunger is what scares me.

I had two different names but have changed myfitnesspal to doweegirl

I am on myfitness pal my name is dowee777. and manda you are drinking diet soda? I thought we couldn't have anything carbonated?

Mine is tomorrow