kimyflan

Hey, you are not 50! You can't be my hubby!

I thought I would try to sleep on my stomach last night. Big mistake. I woke up in such pain and had to take two motrin. Do you think the port in pushing against something and causing pain? It is located to the upper left of my belly button. It would make sense since this is where the pain is. Maybe a dumb question, but I thought I would ask. The swelling is still there and I have to go to work today. The preschool children are going to think I am pregnant! I have to leave in one hour and I still can't find anything comfortable to wear except for pajamas. I just may have to do that for a while.

Thank you for responding. I will keep an watch on her fluid intake.

My daughter was banded on Sept. 25 and is having loose stools and feels like she is going to vomit. She says it's more intestinal and does not have any pain in the upper part of her stomach. Her doctor said it may be a stomach bug, but I was wondering if anyone else has had these same problems. She was told to try soft foods at this point like eggs, cottage cheese, yogurt, fish etc... She feels the food is going down ok and not getting stuck or anything. So why is she feeling so yucky?:tt2:

I am glad to hear that the air will gradually come out. I truly look pregnant! My daughter has no swelling or gas. We were both banded last week. Good luck and keep up the good work!

Hi I know what you mean about the gas! I feel like a walking fart machine to be blunt. I also get gas pains, but they are under my ribs. I am swollen like a pumpkin as of today, I don't have much pain. I am 45 years old and was banded on Sept. 30. I am not glad to hear that you are swollen but it makes me feel better knowing that it is normal. My daughter was banded on Sept. 25 and her stomach has actually gone down.

I am swollen too. It looks like I have a squash attached to my side!

Don't worry. MY doctor said I COULD have caffine and I actually had some coffee right after my surgery!!! I had a caffine headache and he said I could have a few sips. The only reason you are told not to have caffine is because it dehydrates you. My Dr. said that I could have a cup of coffe in the morning as long as I get in ALL my fluids during the day. (64oz.) So, relax and have a cup of coffee on me. Some of you may disagree, but I am doing what my Dr. says. I was banded on 9/30 and am eating small portions of cottage cheese, yogurt and mushy life cereal. I guess my Dr. is a bit more relaxed than others, but that is ok with me! I feel fine and am not overdoing it. Good luck!

I was banded on 9/30 as well. I was lucky because my daughter had it done five days before me so I was able to see what to expect. Has anyone taken care of you since your banding? You need a lot of TLC until you are back on your feet. Also, get out of the house if you already havn't. It is good to get your mind off things. I live in NH and the leaves are beautiful now. Have your hubby or a friend take you for a ride or a quick visit to one of your favorite stores. Do you have all the right food and drink at home? I am able to eat yogurt, cottage cheese even had some goldfish yesterday. (just a few) I actually sucked on them until they turned to mush. I wilsh I could help you more. You are NOT going crazy. You have just been through a lot. My daughter had a day where she was teary because of the lack of food but after seeing her Dr., he told her that in just a few weeks, she will be eating normal again, just smaller portoins. He even said I could have a slice of pizza and one beer once in a while. It's not the end of the world, it's a new beginning. Good Luck.

I would agree, call your doctor asap. Maybe it is nothing, but you should just make sure. I wish you well. I was banded on 9/30 as well. Good Luck and keep us posted. KIM

Hi I am having mine on Sept. 30 and scared too. Where do you live? I am in NH. 45 years young. 272 lbs. Would love to chat