Bino

Everyone is different...I've two weeks post-op and haven't had any problems, except for a little gas pain the day after surgery. I agree that you need to do all the research you can and then make the choice for yourself. Basically is the surgery a better option then any health problems you now have or will develope?

How do yall count a Protein drink...is it considered a meal replacment, where it counts as Breakfast or lunch? Or is it considered part of the liquid requirement for the day. Right now I'm having one as breakfast. And, I'm having a hard time getting in all of my protein right now.

This is a good post for all people with the band. You have to educate yourself. I read books and many websites and the posts on this site, so I feel I have a good grasp. I knew to expect to be hungry during the liquies stage because I don't have any restriction yet...I learned that from this board. I'm still trying to educate my husband as to some of the specifics because he doesn't get it eventhough he went to through all the doctor's visits with me.

I was just getting ready to call the doctor. I'm only 11 days post-op, but developed red itchy bumps last night...the only difference is that it is around the port incision and the one next to it. So far it hasn't gotten any worse than what showed up last night. I've been putting bacitracin on my incisions to help them heal, and this stops the itching too.

DId you ever hear back from your doc? What was his advice? Before I left the hospital I was told not to chew gum (for gas reasons) and I miss it because I always did it at work. This just reminds me that I need to follow directions. I could definitely see me swallowing a piece without even thinking about it while working on a project.

Doc didn't say anything...but after about 4 days, I was fine. Although I do agree that the trapeze would probably be a really bad idea.

I was banded on Thursday, October 16th, and I really didn't feel close to normal until today. The gas pains are finally gone. The incision near the port is tender, but that is all.

First, you've done amazing...just to keep to your schedule during a hard time is something to be proud of. I was just banded, so I'm not sure if these two pieces of advice actually work or not. But I met with a Dietician in the hospital before I was released and she told me that two things can affect my weightloss that have nothing to do with food. One, doing the same excersise routine over months...you have to change it up or you body adapts. Two, any Vitamin or mineral difficiencies can affect it. If those work, let us know. Best wishes. Bino

First, you've done amazing...just to keep to your schedule during a hard time is amazing. I was just banded, so I'm not sure if these two pieces of advice actually work or not. But I met with a Dietician in the hospital before I was released and she told me that two things can affect my weightloss that have nothing to do with food. One, doing the same excersise routine over months...you have to change it up or you body adapts. Two, any Vitamin or mineral difficiencies can affect it. If those work, let us know. Best wishes. Bino

My surgery was last Thursday, the 16th. Can't say enough about how nice and helpful all the staff was at St. Barnabas hospital. My surgery was pushed back four hours, so I had several IV bags. But once I was in the OR room, they were so sweet and the next thing I knew I was in recovery. Very little pain. The oxygen up my nose was the worst thing. My roommate came in a few hours after me, we had the same surgeon. She was lovely. I really liked the morphine drip, but barely needed it. Mostly for the gas pain in my shoulder. My husband stayed overnight to get me anything I needed, although the nurses were on top of everything. I'm back to work today. Still feeling a little dizzy (I guess from anesthesia?), but otherwise okay.

Congratulations!

My doctor uses both, but thought the lap band would work well for me, so that is what I got. Only four days out, but feeling good.

Hope everything went well and you are feeling good today! Best wishes from the pumkin patch.

Congratulations! I'm only four days out, so I'm still on clear liquids per the doctor's orders. But they are filing me up so I don't mind them too much...my only regret was my husband and son eating mcdonald's at home yesterday. Boy did those fries smell great...told them not to do that again. :Dancing_biggrin: We'll see what the scale says when I go for my post-op visit on Friday. Keep up the great work!

Congratulations!

It hit me last night...surgery is less than two days away. I hadn't been thinking about it since I was on a cruise at my niece's wedding (which was very beautiful, except that I gained weight :laugh:). But now the nerves are setting in. Am I making the right decision? What if something goes wrong? What if it all goes right, but I don't lose weight? I know this is the best decision I've made for me, but it is still nerve wracking!

Less than two days to go! It's really moving fast for us now.

How you feeling today? Gas pains getting better?

Nayray...you can do this. I can't imagine what you are going through, but we are going to banded on the same day...and there are quite a few of us that will be on the 16th. We can all support each other and you won't need to do it alone.

Thanks. We'll be thinking of you Sarajane!

Congratulations on spending time for yourself! You are doing amazing. I felt busy with a house of three, I can't imagine seven! Keep up the great work! Bino

SaraJane...I'd love if you could send it to me. I'll be thinking about you tomorrow. You'll have to let us know how you are doing. Best wishes, bino

Any update? Have you heard from the insurance yet?

Live in NJ...surgery in Livingston, NJ

Congratulations! I would ask the doctor if there is a specific reason he's suggesting bypass. But in the long run, it's your body and your choice. Best wishes!!