Stewy929

I have gone from a tight 26/28 to a normal 22/24. It's nice. I am keeping my pants that are a size 26/28. The funny thing is I went to Lane Bryant this weekend to get a sweat suit set..and without thinking picked up a 26/28. Got home and they are WAY to big...have to take them back for sure. Some of my shirts are too big now too...those will turn into my sleep shirts!

I was banded 2 weeks ago and having the same issue. I can't feel restriction. I am eating mooshies...and don't really eat alot because I am scared of messing up my band. I have also gained 2lbs since starting mooshies...dr said it's normal but still i hate seeing the scale go backwards.

The gas/burping will calm down in about a week - week and a half post op. Well at least mine did. Try to not swallow air..I know sound stupid but it's what my dr said as you swallow try to push the air out through your nose. Seemed to help. I was banded on the 4th and I am completely gas free. :smile2:

I was also banded on the 4th. I am not having the pain so much but nausea and gas rumbling through my tummy. I also started running a fever last night. It's a low one and it hovering at 100. I have an appt with my dr tomorrow. Another issue I have is diaheria. I can't seem to get rid of it. I think it's just because I’m on liquids but did anyone else have that problem. The good news is I am down 10lbs since the surgery. The dr was able to put a smaller band than she thought on and said I would be on liquids an extra week. which means I still have 2 more weeks of liquids. I have not really felt hunger. At least I don’t think I have. I am having a hard time distinguishing between hunger pains and gas pains. It might sound stupid but it's just weird. I can't really tell. I am hoping things will get better as the days progress. Most of the time I feel ok...but normally late evening is when I start going downhill. Hang in there! It has to get better!

Hey everyone. Figured I would come on in and post. I'm officailly banded...(Dec 4th) Recovery has not been so bad...just the stupid Gas pain...I started walking the day of the surgery. Fiance' and I went out twice that night for 5 min walks. The next day was up to 4 5 min walks. Really gets the gas moving. I have been off pain meds now since Sat morning. Still battling some nausea off and on...so continuing to take that as needed. Incision pains are not that bad...when they get aggrivated I just put some ice on them and it fixes the problem. I haven't felt hungery really...but not really able to drink alot either right now...about 10oz a day. Anyways just figured I would let everyone know how I was doing. Best of luck to all the future bandsters and quick healing for all of us that have been banded. I am so glad I made this decision.

Getting really nervous! Surgery is in less than 24 hours. On clear liquids today. thinkg im gonna go to be early tonight cause I will be hungry LOL I dont even know if I will be able to sleep. I have to be at the hospital at 6:30...we live about 45 mins away from the hospital...gonna be a super early morning. Plan on waking up about 5 and getting ready. I will be glad when it's over. Anyhow lots of thoughts and prayers for everyone having surgery today and tomorrow.

I love Lasagna...please tell me how you made that. I know I would LOVE some! :thumbup:

Yes I am on clear liquids starting on Wed...It's gonna be rough I know...but I can do it. Don't worry i will let everyone know how is going after my surgery. Best of luck to you on your surgery!

You can also buy the ISOPURE powder to make your own. The Vitamin Shoppe has all different flavors. I on the other hand was not a huge fan of the ISOPURE.

I'm Vicki and I'm 26. My surgery date is 12/4/08 (3 more days). My starting weight was 375, Current Weight 348. My goal weight is 160. Getting banded in Austin TX by the wonderful Dr. Bridgett Brady.

My Surgery date is Thursday..I just got off the phone with one of nurse's who ask you a million and one questions before you surgery. All of a sudden i'm feeling so anxious...and scared...I'm so scared that i will wake up with no band. I had to lose 15lbs before the sugery and I've lost 27 as of right now...I know I shouldn't be scared but darn it I am. Ugghh...and I have to get more preop testing done because mine expired (stupid dr's office for waiting 3 months to schedule the surgery) These next 3 days are gonna be so hard and I am sure filled with LITTLE sleep.

I'M in. I want to lose 25lbs by New year. This is reasonable for me. I've got one more week on my pre op diet and then I will be banded the 4th of Dec. Gives me about 6 weeks to lose 25lbs. That would be 4lbs per week. I think I can do it!