ambraberger
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Hey! I was banded by Dr. K on the 29th of Sept. I had talked to Natalie in the office on friday 10/3 and she told me to step up the diet to soft foods. I thought that was soon, all the paperwork I have says full liquids for days 3-14. She told me go ahead with soft foods. I'm really hoping I didn't mess up by listening to her. You were banded before me and still on liquids? I'm ok, haven't thrown up or anything, just sore, but nothing different. I'm just curious. I have my post op appt tomorrow so guess I'll clear it up then.
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The coordinator at my surgeons office told me to move on to soft foods on day 4 or 5? I thought I was supposed to stay on full liquids until day 14. Hope I didn't advance too soon. Guess I'm ok, stuff is moving through. I'm just sore. Think its my port. Don't know. How are you doing today?
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surgery 9/29/08 ....NOW IM HUNGRY!!
ambraberger replied to ImWithTheBand22's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I was also banded 9/29. I was feeling very weak, almost dizzy and faint. I called my dr's office thursday, and asked about taking chewable vitamins and protein shakes, and they said definitely and to also start trying soft foods. I haven't been hungry yet, but I've been struggling with wanting to eat out of habit. Especially cuz its the weekend. Can you drink more protein shakes? That may help satisfy your hunger. Remember all the docs are different and you want to do what your doc says. The needing to burp and can't is driving me crazy too. Good luck and know you're not alone! -
Are you starting to feel any better? I'm still hurting, not too bad, but I'm not taking anything during the day. I have 1 more dose of pain meds that I'll take tonight to sleep. Then just tyl if needed. I hate liquid meds. I read your note under mine, hope you're starting to feel a little better. It's rough right now. Hugs!
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I hope they are keeping you comfortable and taking good care of you. You're in my prayers! Hang in there! Don't rush it Simon. We have to take this 1 step at a time. It's frustrating. But don't want to screw it up. Hang in there buddy! I'm ancy laying around, but when I try to do anything, feel like crap. I always overdo it. I'm anxious to go to the dr and find out if what I'm feeling is the port, hiatal hernia repair or the band that I feel. hurts when I stand up straight, on the left side, under my ribs. any ideas? I'm glad we have each other to compare "notes" with. Take care everyone! Ambra:girl_hug::crying::girl_hug:
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hee hee i know! keeps it interesting! ow. darn burps that won't come up. are you feeling better since he took some out?
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Uncomfortable feeling in chest
ambraberger replied to 9pdmnm5's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Glad you're feeling better. Get some rest! We'll all get through this. Ugh!! Hang in there! Hugs!! Ambra:wub: -
I'm not sure. Guess my port is located on the left side? Hurts when I try to stand up straight. Don't know if that's my band , the hernia repair, or the port. Why'd he access your port?
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I"m sorry you're hurting. I'm doing ok, just so weak. Think I'll try some protein today. It's liquid, so I hope it's ok. Tired of feeling so puny. And the gas pain in the shoulder, ENOUGH ALREADY!!! Just checking in. Take Care!
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So I'm on day 5 of this ride. Doing well. Getting ancy laying around, but don't have much energy. Going to try some protein shakes today. Its liquid, so I hope its ok. I took pain meds last night about 9pm and didn't take anything else until 745 this morning, trying to get by with tylenol. How are you doing? Haven't heard from you, and I'm anxious to. Let me know!!! Ambra
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How are you doing? Let me know how your appointment goes. I'm trying tylenol during the day again today. It has to start feeling better eventually right? I took lortab about 9pm last night and didn't take anything else until this morning so maybe its finally starting to ease.... who knows. The tylenol isn't helping though. Just need to not think about it. The gas pains, man! Are you drinking protein shakes or supplements? I might try today and see if that helps me have any energy. I just feel so wiped out. Just checking in. Hugs!!
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days 3-14 I'm on a full liquid diet. so I guess I can drink the protein shakes/supplements etc. might help with my lack of energy. going to try that today. I'm on day 5 of this post op ride and last night i took pain meds before going to sleep and didn't take anything else until 0745 this morning. Trying to get by with liquid tylenol today. I did that a couple days ago but was pretty uncomfortable. We'll see how today goes.
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Maybe that's where you're feeling the gas pain???? Have they given you something IV to stop the nausea/vomiting? Hopefully they have and you're feeling better with the IV fluids. I'm sorry. I actually slept through the night last night. Took lortab before going to sleep and didn't take anything else until this morning. I'm pretty sore, but trying tylenol again. This is day 5, it has to start getting better right? right???? I hope. Gee whiz! The gas pain is killing me, but its not constant. My scale is cheap/crappy so I'm not sure, but think I'm down 15 lbs since the preop diet. Yay. I haven't tried on any real clothes. Too sore. Just checking in. Hope everyone has a restful/healing day. Hugs! Ambra
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Uncomfortable feeling in chest
ambraberger replied to 9pdmnm5's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I too was banded 9/29 and have pain in my chest. I thought it was due to hiatal hernia repair. Reading all these posts, maybe its the band. Hmmm? The gas pains are getting worse not better. Frustrated and hurting! Hugs girlie!!:redface: -
Thanks!!! Glad I woke up and have my band!!!! I'm 4 days postop, can I start drinking the protein supplements or am I supposed to wait on those? Probably dumb question, but I'm still kind of in a fog. Thanks! Ambra
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My surgery is over and done with! Yay! I had a hiatal hernia repaired also, who knew??? I'm hoping today I'll start feeling better. Have been pretty uncomfortable so far. Not hungry though. Thankful for that! How are you feeling?
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I was banded 9/29, outpatient and home by 5pm. I also had a hiatal hernia repaired. I've been pretty sore up under my ribcage and breastbone. Seems like there is more gas pain every day. Shouldn't it be getting better? I did take a shower and go for a short walk yesterday. I feel so wiped out after being up for more then 20 minutes. I know it will get better, but I'm getting ancy just laying around. Don't want to push it. And I'm so thankful that I don't feel hungry!!!!! Congrats to all of us!!!!!
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I'm all about the meds!!!! I had a hiatal hernia too. I had no idea. I did take a shower yesterday and go for a short walk outside. I'm having a hard time with sipping too, i guess i'm a gulper. But then it hurts. I'm trying to do it right. Still not hungry, VERY thankful for that!!!! Glad to know tht after 7 days maybe i'll start feeling better??? Thanks for the note! Take care and keep in touch! Ambra
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Hey thanks! I can't remember who I've told what, so if I repeat, sorry. I had a hiatal hernia repaired also. I had no idea I had a hernia. I did take a shower and go for a short walk outside yesterday. Seems like the gas pains get worse each day, instead of better. ???? So far, still not hungry. Glad about that. How are you feeling?
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Thanks!!! and I'm glad to hear the chicken soup is decent.
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Congrats on your surgery! Mine is in the morning, and guess I'm nervous or something cuz I'm still awake. I have teenagers too and want to snowboard/hike/bike/etc all that good stuff with them too. I also want to ditch the CPAP machine.... Good luck! Hope you feel better soon!!!!
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Thank you so much for your post!!!!! I'm so excited for tomorrow I can hardly stand it. I'm ready! I just hope it goes well. I'll post for sure when I can!!! Thanks again, you've helped alot!!!!!
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1 day post op and scared
ambraberger replied to uptownmami278's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How are you feeling now, that you're home? Has each day been even a little better? Me and Girlfriend go tomorrow, nervous!!!! Excited though! Just want to wake up and know I have the band... Keep in touch!!!