harleymelm

Banded August 30 and have my 2 week follow up on Monday. I haven't stepped on a scale since surgery day. I don't feel like I've lost anything Here's hoping!!!! harleymelm

Thank you! I know it may take a few years to reach my goal but every few lbs is an accomplishment! Starting weight January 1 2012 -- 287 Banded August 30 2012 -- 238 harleymelm

Where might we find PB2? My protein drink of choice is chocolate. The peanut butter powder would kick it up for me. Getting enough protein is my biggest downfall. harleymelm

Banded August 30 and am now 12 days post op. I've been up and moving diligently everyday. Unfortunately I've not returned to the clinic I work in because I'm having excruciating pain in my left shoulder and side of my neck. I'm attached to my heating pad just for relief. Does anyone have suggestions on alleviating this? I'm absolutely beside myself. I want to get back to work ASAP but can't do my job properly in this much pain. I've placed a call to my surgeons office yesterday with no callback so far! harleymelm

I've had this pain since day 4 post-op. Its excruciating I know. For me my physician has had me start using miralax. For whatever reason my body just isn't passing the gas. I was banded 8/30 and live attached to my heating pad and tylenol. If you have ANY questions call your doc.. Hang in there! harleymelm

Dr finally called me back. Says that the intense pain may be a result of irregularity. Recommended miralax. Gonna try it in some Gatorade. Hope it helps! harleymelm

I'm 4 days post-op and gas pain in my belly and shoulder is nearly unbearable. I get up and move around and my new best friend is my heating pad. I hope this goes away soon. Also has anyone else experienced a headache? Day 2 and nothing seems to touch it.. harleymelm

August 30th bandster here! Just wondering how any other bandsters from the 30th are feeling today. harleymelm

Just my 2¢…I'm 2 days post op and am also a medical assistant. Stay away from any NSAID ie.. ibuprofen, motrin, Aleve. You want to use liquid tylenol. NSAID not only can cause erosion of the stomach but are very hard on your kidneys.. harleymelm

My dr says that most of his patients are only at the hospital for a few hours after surgery. My experience unfortunately wasn't that way. My surgery was at 6am on August 30th and after waking from the anesthesia I was told in very few words that I would not be leaving the hospital that day. My surgery lasted just under an hour with a hernia repair but my blood pressure dropped drastically low. By Friday afternoon my pressure had finally stabilized at 112/45. I'm so lucky that I had a staff that was prepared for everything. As much as I would have loved to leave the same day it just didn't happen. I'm now 2 days post-op and feel as good as can be expected for feeling like I was beat with a bat and have the bruises to prove it. lol "This Too Shall Pass"

I'm 2 days post op and don't know what I would do without my heating pad. The liquid pain meds seem to take off the edge of the pain but rotating the heating pad between my shoulders and my belly is a godsend "This Too Shall Pass"

Just completed my pre-op appointment! Surgery at 7am check in at 6. Home now and just finished the mag citrate. Dear lord I'm not looking forward to the next few hours. Good luck tomorrow fellow bandsters! "This Too Shall Pass"

I'm getting banded and am 5 days into the pre-op diet as well. For those struggling I'm right there with ya but the end result out weighs this diet by miles!! Just a trick that I've found is that the slim fast shakes are 190 calories/10g protein. Makes a great breakfast and supper (when ice chilled). I change up my lunches with the other options we have. Already down 11 lbs.. Just my 2¢ for anyone really struggling... "This Too Shall Pass"

Congratulations to all the recent bandsters. I'm getting excited for the 30th. Living through this low calorie liquid diet is the biggest challenge right now. Drinking a lot of Vitamin waters but craving a dirt pepsi horribly. Anyone have any tricks on getting over my soda addiction? Diet pepsi has been my vice for YEARS! "This Too Shall Pass"

August 30th here! EGD on 17th. Seems like time is just standing still... "This Too Shall Pass"

Congrats on your August 30 date. Mine is the same day in Sioux Falls SD and like you I'm growing terribly impatient. The lap band will be the tool in helping me get healthy and live a longer, happier life! "This Too Shall Pass"

I'm new to this site but am overly pleased with all the positive people I see on here. I'm scheduled for the band on Aug 30th and am so excited for my new life to begin. I'm so nervous however about the healing process, I HATE vomiting and the thought of dealing with that when your in pain scares the $+*# out of me!