sprinkle715

This is going to be a fresh thread for all the band buddies that got banded July 2013

I was banded on the 11 and I too can eat anything I do not think I have anything in my band. I go for first full aug 21... I am young and think I heed quick and I also didn't have any hernia repairs. Congrats!!

Face and upper back .. Just bloating is go e I have Edema so my wrists ankles and feet were always puffy now not so much

Yes burping hiccuping and farting is normal... Try activated charcoal at Walgreens helps with gas better than gas x.. I'm 16 days post op and still have some gas

I am going to purchase some protein at Walmart today. I came to my boyfriends and forgot my protein... Also finally slept on both my sides last night and woke up with zero back pain.... I mean after over 2 weeks it was about time my poor back got a rest! Still a little gassy but I'd rather that than a sore back anyway. My sides are a little sore but not that bad.... So far down 16 pounds woot woot!!!

Finally slept on my side for a little bit! My back is slowly feeling less sore! Yay

Yes it was weird it like absorbed the gas yet I didn't burp or fart.... I farted like crazy with the gas x strips. I took like 6 strips at a time. I also would sit with my legs bent it made it easier to fart without having to push cause that hurt my belly. The charcoal was 10 bucks at Walgreens and found it near gas x it's called charco caps. Walgreens was the only place I could find it

Just looked it up activated charcoal can cause black stool

That's what I was wondering everything was going great then gas came back. I also had a bm and it was black. I looked it up and it said blood but since then my stomach and gas have been feeling better. I also have been taking the activated charcoal. Any thoughts? Also me scale hasn't moved and I'm frustrated!!

Congrats... Ya idt I even ate for 3 days so you're fine!!

Bill does it still keep you full never though you're only drinking 2 oz instead of 8... I know the protein is what keeps you full but still just curious. How did it taste and what flavor do you prefer?

14 days post op... Gas has been bad 3 days now anyone else still feeling it? Is my body still settling to the changes? Still have an incision that's a tad sore too

Do the fills hurt? Banded July 11 and haven't gotten one yet.

Ohh okay im 25 so not much difference in age! Good for you!

Congrats bekie!! How old are you? Also what's a stone?

Find another specialist that is not something to mess with

Finally found activated charcoal Aviva ... So excited hope it works

I can't find activated charcoal anywhere .. Where did u find it Aviva?

Hi south jersey mom I'm by lbi I used dr fresco. I woke up this morning with an uncomfortable feeling in my chest and Below my rib cage. I noticed it while sleeping... I'm hoping its just gas or something. I haven't had any issues since ring banded 12 days ago therefore it made me a little anxious. It's not pain but its an uncomfortable feeling. I didn't over eat or eat anything that got stuck. I also haven't eaten anything today. I just took 2 gas x strips hope they help

Mommyok I hope your Monday went well. God bless ya that u went back so soon. I went back to work after 6 days and was exhausted and it was only for 4 hours! Hope you have a good support system at work. Don't push urself too far. Most if ur body's energy is going towards healing and u need ur energy for that.let us know how u do

I'm having a hard time using it lol. I was a computer teacher and can't sit long enough to figure out how to use the my fitness pal

Sorry you're in so much pain you def need other pain meds. If ur so sore u can't move u can't get the gas out and moving so its causing two issues for pain. I know dr have a hard time giving pain meds because people get constipated but let them know u r taking stool softners and going to the bathroom. Good luck!!

I slept on a chaise lounge for about 4 nights and the migrated to a bed after. Make sure you have a heating pad because ur back is going to end up hurting the most. I am 11 days pre op and feel great except my back from laying on it. I also was a side sleeper and haven't been able to do that yet. Good luck and congrats on getting banded

Congrats Addison

I think we are all afraid of something going wrong. I mean it's a foreign object but take care of yourself and make good choices and we should be okay. I was banded July 11 I still have gas and swollen abdomen. Takes about 2 weeks for fluids to go down and gas to be gone. Hang in there and just keep thinking about all the positives this surgery will do for you. I know others on here have gone through a lot of other thread and read just about everyone. Trust me everything you're feeling and thinking ... All of us are!