scorpiomommy77

Went for my first fill today. Had my surgery 4/24 and have lost 20 lbs. Doc says I am doing awesome. No problems with things getting stuck or getting sick. Only got 3cc today. My band was empty until this point. On liquid til lunchtime tomorrow. Very happy with my progress.

Hi! I am new to this forum and would like any advise/encouragement I can get. I have been on my liquid diet since Monday and although the first day or two was good today has been rough and i still have 4 more days. I am SO hungry and craving everything under the sun. What are some things that helped everyone make it through this hard time? I'm super excited about having this done though. Been waiting and researching for almost 2 yrs. Just hope I have more success than my doctor thinks I will. I am 34 yrs old and weigh 302 lbs. My doc was more towards me having gastric than the band due to he said I'd lose more weight that way but I'm not about all the redirecting of my stomach and intestines plus I cant afford to be out of work as long as is needed with the gastric. So that is my story so far.

Thank you. I am slowly adjusting to my new life.

Well as of today I am down 18 lbs since surgery...I'm thinking that is pretty good seeing how Tuesday will be 3 weeks since my banding. I have done fairly well with sticking to how and what I am to eat. Still need to take in more fluid and protein but everyday gets better. I was finally able to sleep in my own bed after about a week due to I was still so sore where my incisions are. I had a few days were I over did it with getting out and about that I would feel sick and nauseated the rest of the day. I guess its called sliming. I would get all sick feeling and my mouth would water like I was gonna be sick but never would. Other than that I have been fine. Went for my 10 day check up and doc said everything was healing well and my weight loss was good. He started me on solids but told me to take it slow. So for the past week I have been on them with very little issues. I haven't started exercising yet. Will try walking this week and gradually increase it from there.

Well as of today I am down 18 lbs since surgery...I'm thinking that is pretty good seeing how Tuesday will be 3 weeks since my banding. I have done fairly well with sticking to how and what I am to eat. Still need to take in more fluid and protein but everyday gets better. I was finally able to sleep in my own bed after about a week due to I was still so sore where my incisions are. I had a few days were I over did it with getting out and about that I would feel sick and nauseated the rest of the day. I guess its called sliming. I would get all sick feeling and my mouth would water like I was gonna be sick but never would. Other than that I have been fine. Went for my 10 day check up and doc said everything was healing well and my weight loss was good. He started me on solids but told me to take it slow. So for the past week I have been on them with very little issues. I haven't started exercising yet. Will try walking this week and gradually increase it from there.

Well as of today I am down 18 lbs since surgery...I'm thinking that is pretty good seeing how Tuesday will be 3 weeks since my banding. I have done fairly well with sticking to how and what I am to eat. Still need to take in more fluid and protein but everyday gets better. I was finally able to sleep in my own bed after about a week due to I was still so sore where my incisions are. I had a few days were I over did it with getting out and about that I would feel sick and nauseated the rest of the day. I guess its called sliming. I would get all sick feeling and my mouth would water like I was gonna be sick but never would. Other than that I have been fine. Went for my 10 day check up and doc said everything was healing well and my weight loss was good. He started me on solids but told me to take it slow. So for the past week I have been on them with very little issues. I haven't started exercising yet. Will try walking this week and gradually increase it from there.

I went back to work today Felt really good this morning til about 11. Then I started feeling tired and uncomfortable in my abdomen area. Tired to lay down during my lunch hour but after about 15 mins I was up due to feeling nauseated. Went to the bathroom but nothing came up. Thank goodness. The rest of the day was really long. Felt as if I had tons of gas in my stomach and surrounding areas. I think maybe it's from sitting upright all day. Thought I had gotten rid of most of the gas already. When I got off work went to get my son from school and by the time I got there I was feeling sick again. Went to the bathroom felt like I was gonna throw up but never did. Nausea ceased and we made it home. Went to sit in my recliner and lay back some and by about 30 seconds my son had to help me up. Felt nauseated again. Went back to the bathroom only to dry heave a time or two...still feel like crap 30 mins later and only sitting not reclining back. Hubby is on his way home with some gas x strips. Ran out Saturday nut didn't think I would need more....guess I was wrong. Hope this helps me feel better. I would have to say today has been the worst for me. Today makes day 6. mom of 3 mom of 3

I went back to work today Felt really good this morning til about 11. Then I started feeling tired and uncomfortable in my abdomen area. Tired to lay down during my lunch hour but after about 15 mins I was up due to feeling nauseated. Went to the bathroom but nothing came up. Thank goodness. The rest of the day was really long. Felt as if I had tons of gas in my stomach and surrounding areas. I think maybe it's from sitting upright all day. Thought I had gotten rid of most of the gas already. When I got off work went to get my son from school and by the time I got there I was feeling sick again. Went to the bathroom felt like I was gonna throw up but never did. Nausea ceased and we made it home. Went to sit in my recliner and lay back some and by about 30 seconds my son had to help me up. Felt nauseated again. Went back to the bathroom only to dry heave a time or two...still feel like crap 30 mins later and only sitting not reclining back. Hubby is on his way home with some gas x strips. Ran out Saturday nut didn't think I would need more....guess I was wrong. Hope this helps me feel better. I would have to say today has been the worst for me. Today makes day 6. mom of 3

I have a question for everyone that has been banded. How long did the soreness last? I mean how many days after surgery was it before the soreness was completely gone? mom of 3

TY..and good luck on your pre-op diet..you'll do fine tho! Keep us updated mom of 3

Was banded this morning and did great. The doc also fixed a hietal hernia as well...was able to walk around after a couple of hours and did this 3-4 more times while at the hospital. Was able to get a least 3 laps around the floor the last time. I am at home tonight (thank goodness) and doing fairly well. My pain was very minimal during the day today. Didn't have to take any pain meds but this evening has been a lil worse. My stomach feels like I am tightening up all my muscles and holding them. I know its just the gas and soreness from the incisions though. It is tolerable. I did take my pain meds when I got home just so I can try and sleep some tonight. Only on clear liquids for today and tomorrow so I am really looking forward to Thursday when I can have some creamy soup...the highlight of my week so far. Will keep everyone updated as my journey begins today. Hope every one else who was banded today did just as well mom of 3

Will do and TY

Well less than 12 hrs...scared,excited and nervous :-P

Well less than 24 hrs and the nerves/ scariness has kicked in

Thank you..will keep you updated mom of 3

Will do and thank you mom of 3

Will do and thank you mom of 3

Good luck to you as well...keep me updated on your new journey mom of 3

Haven't heard about this but still sounds more invasive than I want. Thank you for the advise though and good luck with your decision mom of 3

I'm April 24th! Super excited and scared at the same time. How is everyone doing that's already had the band? mom of 3