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My O My, I was banded 6-21-05 and I am still on and I quote from the dietician at the Dr's office "anything that can be taken through a straw" So I have been on broth with a little instant mashed potatoes for a thicker consistency. I have also been trying to choke down some protein drinks since I have noticed that I have been sluggish since I had not been getting enough protein. I drink tons of water - but it feels like it gets stuck once in a while. I still have some swelling inside and was told to take ibuprofen to aid with the swelling. I would really make a phone call to the Dr about that. Up until today, the gas had been horrendous. Mostly because it was up in my shoulder and so painful for me:cry Another problem is that I have to be on a college campus for the next six weeks 4 days a week away from my family and I think that they gave me the LAST room in the LAST dorm building on the FARTHEST side of campus from where I need to be so I have gotten some major walking in as well as lugging around a backpack that weighs like 40 pounds! side note: I love to get rid of that heavy packpack - I wonder what it will be like when we are 40 pounds lighter! I can't wait!!!

I went shopping for my meds at our local Wal Mart and discovered a medicine named "PhaZyme" which contains 180 mg of simethicone where Gas-X contains only 120 mg of the active ingredient that helps the gas pain. It has worked wonderfully for me.

My O My, try to take some ibuprofen - the children's liquid stuff if you have to. that seemed to help me with the swelling. I am 10 days post banding and am still swollen. I took between 400-800 mg at a time. I can now take a pill. At first, I could only take the liquid. The children's variety of Motrin (generic, it's less expensive, same meds) offers only 6 doses at 400 mg. Expensive, I know, but I needed it and you may also. Of course, consult with your doctor about it. I am only 4'11" and it seems to still be swollen to a degree that I still feel like I have a baby head stuck in my ribs. I am serious. When the gases come on, I can look down and see a huge lump there just like when I was pregnant. Weird. Anyway, best of luck to you. As I am sure that you already know, your body needs the liquid, so keep trying!

I so need the support! Please count me in to lose at least 10 in 10. Of course, I am shooting for the moon and if I miss, at least I will be among stars:banana

Hello All, My name is Wendy and I was just banded on Tuesday, June 21, 2005. I have three children 21, 16, and 11. I am also one year away from my teaching degree with certification to teach grades k-8. About the band... I am really missing 'REAL' food since I need to intake only Clear liquids. Any ideas what could possibly help? Also, does anybody else feel like there is a baby head stuck up in their ribs like me? Is it swelling inside? What could possibly feel like that? It feels really weird. :nervous Also, don't have any idea how anybody could go to work the next day - I am two days post-op and can hardly bend over and pick stuff up from the floor. I seem to have a lot of pain in my five incisions. Each time I bend over I feel like my insides are going to explode out of my guts.

I did not make Breakfast for anyone today and reminded them that Cereal was on the refri if they wanted it. I am not going to church either. I am just going to take this opportunity to rest while the house is empty. Thank you for the good advice! One more question... Does the gas ever go away completely? I am so full! I am taking Gas-X and also went to Wal-Mart and purchased another gas remedy with the name of "PhaZyme" that has more "simethicone" than Gas-X does. It never seems to end, however.:sick :tired

Will the gas ever go away for good without the aid of pills and such? I had thought that it was just for the first few weeks since they had opened up our body cavities and air is now inside. Please help!?!?!

You girls will do great! I am sure of it! I too have three children and was beside myself with worry and it did not help at all. Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it gets you absolutely nowhere! You have begun a wonderful journey! You are in my prayers.

I have been roaming around this site for months and you are the first person that I have read about being able to have "mushies" right out of the hospital! How many days were you in the hospital? Mine was a day surgery - in at 1:30 and out at 5:00pm and then a 3-hr. ride home *sigh* This thing is still stuck in my ribs like a baby head and I think I am hungry just because I have not chewed - mental - I know - but still... I think I just need some support and encouragement. Here I am fixing supper for everyone in my house and I made the most delicious roasted chicken with veggies - low salt, no butter and I CAN'T EAT ANY!!! waa... Thanks for letting me unload... I think I'll go melt yet, some more Jello in my mouth and pretend like it is food and not horses hoofs that I am eating

Demetria, Thanks for your response. What are you doing about the food? I decided to mix a little bit of instant mashed potatoes with my beef broth tonight - felt good - but now I feel nauseated. .....not sure what to do.... ....grrrrrr......

How do you get the dancing bananas? They are so cute!

Anybody just sick to death of clear liquids and want to chew something? I am. I am only three days post-op but it feels like I have only been drinking clear liquids for 100 years! waaaaaaahhhhh.......... *help*

Hello, my name is Wendy and I live in the Wenatchee area. I was just banded on Tuesday 6.21.05 by Dr. Watkins at NW Weightloss Clinic in Kirkland. They specialize in banding only so they have a huge amount of experience. I felt confident going into surgery and even now. The only problems are that I had heard that people could back to work one to three days post-op and that is so not happening for me. If I bend over, I feel like my insides will fall out! Also, I feel as if I am seven months pregnant because of the gas! I keep walking hoping to get things moving, but not much luck yet! I am sooooo hungry I could eat a cow! I guess I just want to chew on something, even if it is shoe leather - haha Anybody else go kinda crazy in the clear liquid stage also? I would appreciate any tips or ideas!