KELVINSMOM

Way to go All. I was banded on 04/28/08 . I could not ask for a better doctor. My whole process from start to finish was exactly 6 weeks. first consult - 03/13/08 . I went into surgery at 9:30 am and they were escorting me out the door at 3:30pm... back to work in one week ! It has been one of the best choices I have made and I am looking forward to dropping pounds and inches. my first fill is scheduled for 06/19/08 - but i am a little nervous about that because I do not want to go back to gas and bloated feeling. I am so happy for this supportive site. Nicole - I wish you a speedy recovery!

I can't say what you should tell her on this post board because it would it violates FCC guidelines. but i agree with the another poster . she was probably not a True friend to begin with. Do not let one person's insecurities get in the way of your goals and happiness. This is a new chapter in your life and if you need to delete Olive Oyl from the script. then so be it!! Keep up the good work , and find a new friend in the gym or in the mall while you are shopping for smaller clothes.

I am a newbie and i really love hearing success stories. This will keep me motivated. Congrats......

connie - I feel your pain and i think i was one of those people that just could not stomach any more protein shakes. Even with the soy milk, i felt bloated and ready to explode. It has been three days since i have not had a protein shake. and the gas is going away Quickly.. i have no clue how i am going to get this protein in my body , but it wont be with the use of milk!

I can not rave about it enough - Eddy's sugar free fruit bars - If it can satisfy my sweet tooth .. it can satisfy anyone's . i messed around today and at a handful of m&m's - tasted good going down.. but the pain afterwards will make me think twice in the future.. yoplait also makes good fat free yogurt.

i was only placed on a pre - op diet to become mentally prepared for what i needed to do post op. no other reason .. i was told i could eat up until midnite the night before my surgery.. everything went well. just get back in there and dont beat yourself up about it..

i was banded on 04/28/08 and i am starting to feel hungry at times myself. i was wondering if it was because i have not been drinking all the protein shakes. I know that is part of the diet plan for the first few weeks, but.... since i have stopped the gas has gone away and i feel much better. i try and drink more water and have been living on oatmeal and soup.. i do not get my first fill until June 19th...

Do Not Waste Your Money.. I Have Spent A Fortune On Gas X, Peppermint Tea, Charcoal Tablets, And Rolaids. It Is What It Is.. Just Walk Around And It Will Get Better In About 10 Days Or So.. My Doctor Also Put Me On Medication For Acid Reflux.. Good Luck..

yes, you can do it Jennifer. You have to remember that this is going to be a lifestyle change . So even after you are banded , you are going to have to make good decisions in order for this thing to work.. believe me . I used to make a good argument on how a cup of coffee and two donutes met all the basic food needs...

Trina - stay strong girl. you know the devil is busy .. so make him a Liar! take a lot of walks.. walk around that office like you aint got no sense.! I am in a good place. everyone in my office is so damn health conscious these days.. But i am surprised at my sister , who had GP in 2005 and knows how hard the first few weeks are.. everytime she calls she is talking about food and what she is about to eat. Now that is insensitive.. but i am strong and 13 lbs lighter 9 days post Op..

just hang in there Maid Marion - anything worth having is worth waiting for.. i am blessed to have great insurance and a Fantastic Doctor. so my whole process from start to finish was approximately six weeks. I met with the my surgeon for the first time on 03/13/08 and i was banded on 04/28/08.. i have already lost about 13 pounds.

i was driving four days after surgery.. i also went to oatmeal and some soft foods earlier than some others .. i was worried that i went to soft foods too quickly. cottage cheese , oatmeal , and my favorite is Eddy's sugar free fruit bars.. it is the best for that sweet tooth.. but i must say that getting off of liquids and proteins shakes has helped with the gas and indigestion.

i also got banded on the 28th of April. I think the worse part of the healing process is the gas and the indigestion in your chest area.. Maalox has helped and my doctor placed me onAciphex for reflux. Walking and Water. it seems to be the key. I think the protein shakes with any form of milk makes it worse. now i have already graduated to some soft foods and this is a big help.. all liquids kept me gassy and weak. Good luck all!

the reason i was given is that the carbonation from soda expands the pouch and the goal is to keep the pouch as small as possible. i stopped drinking soda well before my procedure. i am in love with Crystal light and Wylers sugar free Rasberry mix. But i must say.. i need to be able to drink coffee again otherwise something bad may happen to the folks around me before 10am. - lol

oh heck, the support group was on 05/06/08 at the Chester Holiday Inn Express. The next one is not until June 3rd ...Introduction to Weight Training. I agree with the uncomfortable feeling in the stomach area. It seems to be getting better now.

Hey there Enchanted. I was banded on 04/28/08. I was banded at Good Sam in Suffern. It was a great experience. The only thing was the excess air/ gas and bloated feeling. I am still experiencing a lot of indigestion. I went to my Primary Doc yesterday and she prescribed Aciphex. I do not know if it is a mind game, but since i have moved more into soft foods, the gas seems not as intense. I also returned to work on Monday , with no problems. I hope that i will meet up with a lot of new "bandy" friends at my first support group in Chester, NY..

I Am 10 Days Post Op.. I Was Banded On 04/28/08. I Was Out Of Breath For A While And I Thought That Maybe It Had A Lot To Do With The Pressure / Air/ Gas Still In The Body.. I Am Feeling Better Every Day;.. Hopefully, Yours Will Pass Too.

oh by the way... Edy's no sugar fruit bars/ ice pops are a Blessing. to take your mind off of food , take a walk around the mall and plan all your shopping for smaller clothes... i was also wondering, does this liquid diet also cause more gas and bloating.. ??

hey there, i had my banding on the 28th of April . day one and two i did not mind. Like you on the 3rd day i started getting creative. i added a few spinkles of mashed potato mix to my chicken broth . it was sloppy but at least it has some flavor and consistency. i also spoke with my nutritionist and she said that i could start lite yogurt today. never has anything tasted so damn good.