lins12

Thanks everyone. Things are going really well except sour stomach and reflux. Just getting use to the band and the sensitvity now. Is that all normal? Like not eating a couple of hours before bed because it upsets my stomach. Does this get any better? Thanks again. I know it is an exciting new time. It is also a little scary when your body is adjusting. Lindsay

My doctor told me ten days. My mom is a nurse and she thought that was very conservative. Good luck. I am 10 days on Thursday and I am swimming this weekend. It is too hot in texas not to jump in.

Congrats. Day 8 here and I finally get to have FF yogurt. YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!!! Never thought I would be so excited about yogurt.

My doctor told me not to use it.

I just can't burp! I am so jealous of those that can. It feels like I am going to burp than I can't and I get a rumpling upset stomach. YUCK! Anyone know what this is? Plus I think I have reflux. Maybe entertwined!

I am 5 days post-op and I have some questions. I am, for the most part, doing fantastic. My incisions are beautiful and healing nicely. BUT last night I had some miso Soup and I think I had reflux. It came up, I took a couple of more sips then remembered that I was told to stop for the night if I had PBs. Don't know that this was PBs or not. So I stopped witht he exception of some tiny sips of Water. I had chest pain that scared me! This morning my chest is just a little sore, not too bad. Is this normal? What is this feeling? I bought some maalox, which I assume is safe. ANy other thoughts? Also, since surgery there have been several times that I felt the need to burp but just could not. It drives me crazy that I can't burp. Is this normal. ANy thoughts on this? ANy help would be SO apprecaited. The pain is all rather dull but makes me SO nervous. THANKS! Lindsay

I was banded on Tuesday and am on my fourth day of the liquid diet. I love to drink clamato and I like to spice it up. Also, I like tomato Soup a little spicy. Is there anything wrong with spices, pepper or spicy-ness in general? Any info would be great! Lindsay

Thanks for the info. I have had some V8 and clamato but I am going to stop for now. Makes me too nervous. Thanks again! Lindsay

My doctor said 10 days before pool, lake, etc.

Congrats!!! I was banded on Tuesday. SO EXCITING! Good luck.

I had mine done on Tuesday and am doing great. Feel lfree to IM me. We can chat since we got ours done so close together. GOOD LUCK! You will do great.

I had my band done in TJ on Tuesday. Everthing went PERFECTLY. I cannot believe how how good I feel/felt. I was SO nervous but then by the end of the day I was feeling good. Today has been great. I was discharged this am. Decided to leave Tj early and enjoy the day in San Diego. I am feeling great!! At this point, other than the EXTREME bloaing, I am feeling just super. I do feel weird reading this site...some of it really freaks me out. All of the horror stories. There is so much negative stuff and now that I have done it I don't want to sike myself out. Any thoughts on this?

I told my Mom on Friday. I had no intention of telling her that I was going but through various circumstances I ended up spilling the Beans. It was AWFUL. She cried...I cried. It has made me miserable since Friday but I am finally in a better place about it. I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND your feelings. And, although I hate that people have to got through it too I am glad to know that I am not alone. I had my final conversation with my Mom a few hourse ago before I leave for the airport in the morning. She sounded better. She still sounded upset but better than hysterical. I keep thinking that this is for the best. And I told her that I could not wait to tell her "I told you soon". I hope it is soon. I told my Mom that I could cancel the surgery but that I would be doing it for her, not for myself. I too am going to Mexico. Feel free to PM me. Best of luck to all of us!

I am leaving tomorrow to go to TJ, Mexico to have my surgery and all of a sudden I am a nervous wreck. Any thoughts, comments? I would love to find Texas/Mexic lapbanders. Thanks!

Where do you live? Do you have aftercare lined up? I found a dr in Richardson and in Houston who will do filld but I am nervous about any complications.

I went to the store to get what people told me were must haves for my surgery. As far as I can tell, those items are only Gas X and liquid Tylenol. BUT I could only find chewable gas x and pill form tylenol. Any suggestions? ANy other must haves? THANKS!

That is so exciting. I am getting mine done on Tuesday. So glad you posted as this makes me less nervous. Good luck. Can't wait to see you on the other side.

I am getting banded next Tuesday by Dr. Ortiz in Mexico. I am getting really nervous. Also, my doctor did not put me on a liquid diet and I am eating really bad. Up 3 pounds. He said not to gain anything so I will have to be super restrictive for the next 5 days. I am certain I can lose 3 pounds by then but I am so scared of being a failure. I feel GROSS right now. ABSOLUETLY AWFUL. This exta weight I am carrying makes me so tired/cranky/unmotivated. So, I go to the Yahoo groups from my area and talk about the nerves/excitement of the whole thing and I get a response back from some woman basically telling me not to go to Mexcio. THIS IS MY ONLY OPPORTUNITY. My insurance will not cover me. I keep hearing follow up care, follow up care and follow up care. I have found 3 places for follow up care. Unfortunetly, none of them are in my immediate area. However, one is only 1.5 hours away. These people are making me crazy. Actually. I am letting them make me crazy. Here is her quote I am like...it is only an hour in half. I feel certain I can make the drive. GOODNESS. In all fairness, she did go on to say that she realized people had different financial issues. I am just really annoyed and needed to vent. I am scared/excited/nervous/scared of failure and just needing a little positive support. Thanks for letting me vent and share.

Thanks so much for the thoughts. EXACTLY what I needed. AND I have two plane tickets ready to go for my refills--the one good thing about traveling for work. AND my best friend flys for Delta and not only is flying me and my Mom to Mexico for my surgery but I am sure would get me there if needed, since she gets passes. I already feel better. ...and I went back and unsubscribed to the yahoo group. I can always rejoin. THANKS!

I am in Austin also. I am going to Mexico to get my surgery on June 7th. Does anyone know any doctors in the area that will do aftercare for someone they did not do surgery on? I have found a dr in San Antonio but, of course, it would be nice to have someone closer. THANKS!

I am getting mine done June 7th!

I noticed the post in Announcements for all the people getting their band in May. Is there a June one started? If not, I happy to organize this one. Name/Date/Doctor/Location Lins12--June 7--Ortiz--TJ, Mexico

What would you have done differently?

I began reading about the lapband about a year ago when a close friend at work mentioned it when I was down in the dumps about my weight. I researched it at the time but I was just not ready. Here I am about a year later and I am ready. Do it in your own time...not on your parents time. I understand how hard it can be but if you do decide to do it--Do it for you. As for the Mexico part. My BMI is 35.8 so my insurance would not ok me. It had to be over 40 to even be considered. SO...I am going to Mexico on June 6th for suregery. I have researched and researched and researched. I have even made sure friends and family researched. I feel good about my decision to go there but can let you know more when I get back. Feel free to get back in touch with me if you have any questions. Good luck!