Breezyrn70

I haven't had a slip, but from what I understand, if your band has slipped you usually can't get down any food or even liquids. It sounds like you are just still having pain from healing. As always, any concerns-call your surgeon or bariatric support center. Good luck!

I have really been struggling with my weight loss. Lost-gained-had a fill-gained some more-PBing-had an unfill-gained some more-had a slight fill and words(not pleasant) with my surgeon-now with strict high protein-low carb dieting, I'm losing again....but I'm hungry! I still don't have my band adjusted correctly. I now have 2cc's in a 4cc band. Gives me small restriction with 2 cups of food. I've had the band since July of 2007, and it still takes lots of work and willpower-even with proper fills.

Kat, Well said...as always. You are such a wonderful inspiration! I am so glad there are people like you on here to keep us level-headed and focused! Thank you! :clap2:

I think the mental challenge you go through regarding food after banding is the most difficult part of all of it. I went to a movie today with my son and sat there and drank water while he ate popcorn. It is frustrating at times, but knowing that you are healthier (especially when stepping onto the scales) really outweighs the frustration. Obviously we all had some sort of love affair with food and had to fight our own demons when adjusting to the band, but it happens-it just happens. You change and you even feel proud when you make the correct food choices.

I wore a tampon with no underwear. Had no problems or post op infection.

OK, was she even THAT overweight? I didn't think so. I'm confused.

My surgeon gave me a 25 pound lifting restriction and I have an 8 month old that weighs about 20 pounds. I didn't lift her for the first week and then started to lift her for short intervals. It's tender to lift her-on the incisions-but I haven't caused any damage(and she's very wiggly!) I just make sure I place most of her weight on my arms, not my belly. Have fun at Disney!

Hi KarenG. You are experiencing the "fun" gas pain. Walking or lying down may help the pain. The pain when you breathe is also normal. Try to take deep breathes and cough if you can tolerate it. It helps if you use a pillow against your belly when you cough. All of this will go away, but it may take a few days. I know-I just went through it too. Good luck!

Thanks for the info. I'm on mushie stage and didn't even think about cheese! Woot, another thing to add to my diet :whoo:!

MissMolly, I am doing 100% better and I'm just 2 weeks post-op. It took me an entire 2 weeks to feel better and now I believe I can actually make it back to work! Honestly, at first, I thought I made the biggest mistake of my life and I just wanted to reach inside of me and rip the band right out! But, now, I have healed quite a bit, got over my complications(mainly fever), have an appetite and lost a total of 23 pounds to date. I still feel a little pain at port site now and then, but I am able to sleep on either side and the pain is really minimal. Everything does improve, but everyones situation is different. I am beginning to really like my band-haven't gotten to the point of loving it, but I know that will soon come. Good luck to you and remember-you will heal and you are making a great decision! :bounce:

Thank you Kat! :whoo:

This is so funny. I am a nurse-10 years.. I've seen lots of nurses on here. I wonder if we get this way because we typically are taking care of everybody else and not ourselves, and finally...here we are... Maybe, maybe not, but I'm happy to have fellow nurses in the brood to help others with some of the confusion/questions! :clap2:

I had no idea there was a Lap band cook book! Thats awesome! I am doing much much better today. More aches than pains now. My DH had to go back to work today, so on my own with 4 kids-now the fun begins-lol. I also have a big bruise from my Lovenox injection prior to surgery. It's a pretty green color now. Fever is gone and I am breathing much better. Thanks all for your imput-it helps so much!

I am still taking in liquids and I have no desire to cheat at all! I've had a lot of gas pain and bloating. The Gas-X strips are great to take-easy to take. I know I'm improving each day, but I thought I really would be back to normal after several days-what was I thinking-lol. I ended up having a couple complications which is common with any surgery.....atelectasis being my main problem. So, I've been using the ole incentive spirometer and deep breathing all I can. It's also has caused me to run low grade fevers for several days, so its really not Lap Band related...its just surgery related..:faint:

I am also very swollen and bloated and in quite a bit of pain. It all really is normal-unfortunately. Healing for some of us takes longer than for others. Hang in there!

Hi jubie. I gained weight while in the hospital too. I went into surgery dehydrated from the preop diet and of course I had an IV running, so the extra fluids are what caused the weight gain. It will come back off in the next few days. No worries. Im 5 days post op now. Good luck to you!

I still have too much pain-it's distracted me from food completely. I'm on full liquids for 3 more days, then I switch to pureed if I'm ready. I'm sure the pain on the left is from the port and it's probably just has to "settle" in, although that doesn't make things any easier when you are suffering. Good luck to you. I hope your pain goes away soon!

I'm 5 days post-op and sleeping in a recliner. The pain on my left side is unbearable. I keep thinking something is wrong. I also have no appetite at all. I have to force myself to eat the very little bit that I'm taking in-actually I should say drink-just full liquids. Sometimes the pain on the left brings me to my knees.

My husband and I started the international adoption process twice and twice became overwhelmed with the staggering paperwork and money and gave up. We were trying to adopt from China. Luckily, a family member asked us to adopt their soon to be new baby and we finally got our little girl for less than one thousand dollars for attorney and court fees! International adoption has so much red tape, fees, and "gifts" for the countries! China's orphanages are over crowded and the babies get only bare necessities! And to top it off....many countries have weight restrictions regarding the adoptive parents....if you're fat-forget adopting!

I feel for you. I ate one chicken nugget a few days ago, and you would have thought I ate a whole chicken by the guilt I felt!!! Put it behind you, go forward.....I bet all will go smoothly! Good luck....I band the day after you! :whoo:

I have to stay one night also and have to have swallow study beforr discharge. The good thing is I work at this hospital and the same floor that I will be assigned to, so I know all the staff! I would rather go home though, but docs orders....

Hi Kero. I have been on the preop diet for 9 days now and have lost 12 pounds and several people have said, "why don't you just keep doing this and see how you do. Maybe you won't have to have surgery" You are gonna have many moments of "is this right for me", but you also have to remember the struggle with weight loss you've already had. Sure, there are complications related to lapband, but there are complications with obesity! I have worried about having to go back into surgery due to complications, but I also worry about my joints being able to hold me up! Have faith and remember, lapband "doesn't" have to be permanent. Thats one of the great things about it! Although, just to be clear, lapband is "meant" to be lifelong. Stay strong! :biggrin1:

Hi. I am a nurse and have had lots of patients with bipap and cpap, and YES! takes lots of getting used to! Most of the patients try to refuse it, even though they really need it. It makes a huge difference with ABG's (labs) if worn as ordered. Good luck-you can do it! :clap2:

Surgery day for me is July 24! Sooooo soon. Good luck to all July bandsters! :clap2:

I've wondered about what I can and can not eat after surgery too. I do want to still go out to eat and enjoy that socialization. I am mentally prepared to adjust what I order and know I will take home left overs. I just don't want to feel "too" different or make eating out such a hassle. :hungry: