carrie.0508

I suspected I had a hernia and was right. That repair is where most of my pain is coming from now 4 days post op,

Banded on Friday and had a super gnarly hiatal hernia and I am freaking sore! I am one tough chick but this hurts. I am also supposed to be starting full liquids today and am almost scared to. I feel my tummy rumble a little but I don't know if it's hunger or gas. I had maybe 1/4 cup of thinned cream of wheat the morning and a 1/8 cup thinned pudding with a scoop of protein just now. I am terrified of throwing up. Any advice?

Better. Had some tomato bisque soup for lunch and having the rest of my mashed potatoes (1/4 cup) tonight. Got full after 4 bites of soup today and have stayed full for 4 hours. I know soon the swelling will go down and the hunger will kick in sooner. I have my 6 day post op tomorrow so I am hoping to at least be down a few lbs.

Just hold on a little longer. I am newly banded but really followed my doc orders because i fought to have this surgery and didn't want to mess anything up.

Name, real or screen~ Carrie Goal weight for October 31st~ 250 Weight on October 1st~ 267 Age~ 27 City/State~ Wyoming Dietary goal for October~ Get all my water Exercise goal for October~ Only a few day post op so just walk everyday Goal for October~ learn how to use my band Date banded~ September 27,2013 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 9.5 Favorite Halloween Activity~ Decorating my house for fall

I took 6 days off work. Back to it this Friday.

Was banded yesterday morning and had a huge hiatal hernia. I am in quite a bit of pain especially from the hernia repair. I am also terrified that if I cough my band will slip or something will go wrong. Can anyone reassure me?

I suspected I had a hernia but wasn't 100% sure. The surgeon said it was huge. I am feeling ok. Not as sore today and sure everyday will be better. Gonna take some milk of magnesia tomorrow to try and regulate things a little :/

Today is day 4 post op. Really the oh pain I have is on my largest incision because that is where he went in to repair the "huge" hiatal hernia. Been taking liquid lortab maybe twice a day, going to try and not take it tonight, just this morning. Having a hard time getting in enough water. Get really full with just a couple sips.

My port is about an inch below my sternum.

Surgery went good. Did have a hiatal hernia repair so I am pretty sore. Clear fluids till Monday and then full liquids. So glad I stayed one night in the hospital because that hernia repair really hurts. Shoulder/ chest gas pain is somewhat better. Trying to walk so I can get it all out!

Headed to the hospital now. Surgery in about two hours. Sooo nervous and excited to start my new healthy lifestyle

I am getting banded in Friday at 7 am. The nerves are really kicking in now.

Good luck everyone, I am right behind you on Friday!

Surgery on Friday. Can't believe it's actually happening!

Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Carrie and I am 27 and live in Wyoming with my amazing hubby and two fur kids. I have been obese since I was about 12 and my highest weight was 369lbs in 2008, I am down to 272lbs thru diet and exercise and am getting my lap band next month by Dr. Holloway in Scottsbluff, NE. Can't believe it's actually happening!! I have BCBS Illinois and was approved in 3 days after submitting my paperwork. Looking forward to getting to know y'all!

People with uncontrollable diabetes get lap band every day. You'll be just fine. :-)

I am 11 days from surgery but have had a few surgeries this last year. It's usually bloodwork, and EKG and them just asking questions about your medications and general health stuff.

I am getting banded the 27th.

I have thyroid cancer. I am doing treatment while getting my band but I know how hard it is to lose weight with a messed up thyroid. :-)

I am being banded on September 27th and would love an accountability partner or two. I am 27 and have been married 7 1/2 years and work at my church. (This feels a lot like an E harmony ad). I like long walks on the beach and drinking piña coladas. Hahaha.