Dawn_M

:confused_smile:Newly banded. Was told 4 days clear liquids---day 5 start baby food consistency foods, however every time I put anything other than liquid (water, protein shake, popsicle) inside the new stomach (ex. 1 teaspoon applesauce) I become so bloated with gurgling gas and pressure that it takes up to 12 hours for this to receed. I can't lay, sit, or do anything to get comfortable. Will it be this way all the time? :confused2:

Thanks so much for the advice. I also am itching. I guess that's a good sign--got to be healing. I keep seeing people say that they are hungry--but I think my doc must have done some filling in the operating room, because I am just not hungry. I will admit I do miss the taste of food, but it's definitely not due to hunger. If this doesn't change before he wants to do the first fill, I wil put it off for a couple of weeks. I am not putting any mushies in that doesn't cause me extreme distress and this is with only one teaspoon. So my concern is that I am not going to be able to eat at all any time soon. However, I don't think I have ever lost 8 lbs. in on week either, so it's still worth it. Good luck with your journey.

:nervous Hi. My name is Dawn. I am 38 years old and have been overweight all my life. I have discussed my desire to have lapband surgery with everyone I know and have gotten the "good for you" response enough times that I have come in search of people who know how I feel. The biggest step I have taken so far is to quit smoking (my surgeon won't even consult without 90 days smoke-free) and to schedule a seminar to attend (also required). I have only just begun and already the constant up and down of emotions is mind numbing. I go from feeling on top of the world (finally making a decision) to the verge of tears faster than most people can blink their eyes. The hurry up and wait roller coaster has left the station. Thanks for listening.

Thanks for making me feel like what I'm going through is normal. I am only on day 20 of the smoking thing--going to have a party when I reach 90 days. That's when I'll feel like I am really getting to the point where I can start my journey to a completely healthier me. Really looking forward to being able to make an appointment for the consult. Keeping it real, Dawn