elynnmo

Anyone else have this issue? Didn't happen right away, but the last few days (I'm three weeks post OP) it has been happening when i twist, and sometimes just randomly. Trying to keep in a straight position, but every so often it "bites". No heat or redness, but just don't like the pulling feeling.

Thanks!

I have fibro. I saw the info from the manufacturer literature, but the surgeon and my rheumatologist did not see any reason it should keep me from being banded. Right now, three weeks out of surgery I feel better than I have in a while. We will see down the road of flares are worse or better.

Capsules are designed to melt at body temp, so those should not be an issue. I tried crushing one of my meds, and it was so bitter that nothing masked the taste. I had to just cut it into smaller pieces to get it down.

I was on depo, and it totally screwed up my system. There were only a handful of days that i DIDN'T have my period during the year i was on it. My skin broke out, gained weight, ruined my thyroid, among other issues. I've never heard of anyone with a good experience on it, although not all were as extreme as my issues.

I was banded on a Friday and back to work on Monday. I do have a desk job. The only issue i had was my chair not giving me the support i needed since i really could not use my core muscles to sit up the right way. That only lasted a couple days.

I like Unjury. The unflavored gives you the option to put it in almost anything.

I was banded on the 2nd... I had the same issue with the potty until today. It will get better, but maybe get something to "move it along". This is a huge life change, so give yourself time to adjust physically and emotionally.

I like PB2, powdered peanut butter. It is less calories and fat, same taste. You can get it online, Amazon, whole foods and some specialty outlets.

I was banded last Friday. Welcome!

I was banded one week ago, and last night i was jolted awake by a sharp pain in my left rib cage. I thought it may just be gas, but gasx didn't help, and walking has not helped. It is sharp every time i breathe deep. I called the surgical facility, and they just said to take pain meds Anne more gasx... But i just don't think it is gas. Anyone else have something like this pop up?

Heating pad seems to be helping some, and it is starting to subside.

I found if I hunch my shoulders I can sometimes get a small bubble of a burp, which does help.

Swansons now has flavor infused broth... I bought the Mexican tortilla flavor, and it was awesome! All the flavors of tortilla soup without any chucks! It was so delicious, and has a great spice kick. I can wait to actually cook some chicken in it when I get to solids. They also have a Chinese hot and sour flavor, and one other, but I don't remember what it was.

Does the gurgling noise continue after you start eating regular food, or is this just initial gas and liquids? Everyone i drink anything, I am serenaded by the symphony of gurgles for a good while.

I am 5 days out, and have the same thing. It is getting better each day. I feel best in the morning, but as i drink thru the day, i get waterlogged and feel like I'm stuffed constantly. In trying to work with my schedule and change how I'm drinking and when.

How do you know if you are drinking too much at one sitting in the first week? I feel waterlogged, but idk if that is above or below the band? I certainly don't want to be stretching anything out, but I just can't tell what I'm feeling yet.

I've never been nervous about a surgery before, but I'm freaking out a little about this one. Don't know why. Maybe because such a massive change goes along with it. Maybe because my stress level was thru the roof because of a close friend that flipped out over me having it yesterday. Maybe cuz I just don't feel well having been on this pre op diet. Whatever the reason, prayers please for calm and for everything to go safely and smoothly.

I told my boss that I was having day surgery, but that is all. I have had some very negative reactions from a few people, so I just thought it best to keep it to myself except for a few friends that have also had it done.

I was August 2nd, yesterday! I can say that all the worry and nervousness is unnecessary now that I'm on this side of it. The gas pain is all but gone already. What they say about walking it out is exactly right on. Obviously, my incisions are a little sore, but nothing bad. I think the most annoying thing for me is that the little incision the did in my navel keeps rebleeding every time I bend at the weight or sit up straight. I just it is just pressure on it. Ruined a shirt cuz I didn't realize it at first. All that to say it was not near as bad as I worked it up in my brain to be

Well, i was just banded today... I'm starting at 260, but I'm down 19# from the pre op diet. I am 5'6". I have two goals - one that is my "safe" goal and one is my dream goal. The safe goal is just to get below 200#. I think I have this because I'm afraid that I won't make the dream, and i don't want to be disappointed. But my dream goal is 145#. That would be lower than I've been since about middle school.

All went well! I do have some of that shoulder gas pain, but it I already feel better. can't believe it is done.

Anyone have any input on using Visalus shakes?

So sorry you are dealing with such levels of stress. Every season passes whether they are dark seasons or light seasons... Hold on for the end of this one. Prayers for you.

Good luck! Prayers that all goes well!