karyno

Hi all I was banded on 12/18/07 and am down 6 pounds. I've been hovering between 5 and 7 the whole time (I'd already lost 7 after 3 days). I realize it's only been 11 days, but anytime I eat (drink) something and even when I don't, I have this feeling, it's hard to explain, like pain right around my diaphragm, right between my boobs, like at the top of my stomach. I'm just worried that something is wrong. I'm supposed to be on liquids for another couple days, but I made a soft scrambled egg last night cuz I was STARVING and if I have to eat soup for one more meal, I'll freak out. I felt fine while eating it and after. So, just wondering if anyone else has experienced this. I keep reading about people losing 20 lbs in the first 2 weeks and I'm nowhere near that! I know I'm not getting enough protein and I'm not drinking enough water. That's always been a problem for me. I just hate having this feeling all the time.

Hi sob I'm from Vernon, BC in Canada. I was banded in Monterrey Mexico on 12/18/07. Where are you from? I'd love to be able to chat and see how each other are doing since our "bandiversaries" are so close together. )

thanks Tracy. I guess I should have clarified that I have been having JUST broth and pureed soup and SF jello, and all things liquid. I have the pain whether I eat or not. I also forgot to mention that they found a hiatal hernia during my surgery and fixed it. I was coughing like crazy right after (had a slight cold going in that got worse) and am worried that I blew the hernia again. The feeling is like a "punched in the stomach" feeling that I've had before - must have been due to the hernia I had and didn't know it, although the pain is worse now. It's especially bad today. I had a small yogurt (runny) for breakfast and some pureed potato soup for lunch. If the pain continues, I'll email my doc. Thanks for your suggestions, though. And you look GREAT! I can't wait. )

Hi I know EXACTLY how you feel. I have 3 small children and just got back from Mexico where I was banded by Dr. Rumbaut on 12/18/07. I had never had surgery before, so was worried about that but it was nothing to be afraid of. I am a nursing student so I knew what to expect and I came out of it with flying colours. I'm dealing with the eating restrictions, which are stricter during the first few weeks than they will be long term. I was definitely afraid to do it, but I realized that I was MORE afraid to NOT do it. Does that make sense? I think it's REALLY important to have a doctor you trust and to have the support of your family and friends. But only you can know in your heart what is best for you. I wish you peace about your decision. Karyn