Angie0809

Hello All- I have been banded since 09/15/08- The first few weeks were great- I thought I was doing wonderful- Then about a week and a half ago I started getting these really terrible gas pains in my chest- I am constantly burping (sorry) but it really brings no relief- I started taking maalox and drinking chamomile tea, which did help the gas pains but now over a week and a half later I still do not feel right. I am not at all hungry- When I try to eat, i can just get in a very few bites and it feels like its stuck in the back of my throat. Even liquid feels like it sits in the back of my throat before actually going down- My surgeon sent me to a Gastro and now I have an endoscopy scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. I am hoping this is something as simple as acid reflux, but I really have no idea- Does any of this seem familiar to anyone- I appreciate any advice. :sad_smile:

As the hour gets closer I begin to get all these crazy emotions- fear, sheer anxiousness, and complete hope for the future- I am sooo excited i can't wait to start my life- Of course I can't help to wish I could skip right over the whole surgery part of the day :thumbup:- But I'm gonna try my hardest to be brave and get through it- Can someone give me a little heads up on how I will feel right after surgery- Will I be woozy, tired, in a lot of pain? Any input would be great guys...Thanks and please keep in your thoughts on Monday:thumbup:

Well I'm feeling really good for only 5 days out- I do still have some pressure in my chest every once in a while which I think is the leftover gas- My port insicion def hurts the most- Every time I try to get up the wrong way I remind myself- but like you, I have no other pain in the other three incisions. - I got on the scal today and I am down 8lbs from surgery- My cravings for food are getting worse though- I don't think its actual hunger just pure missing it- I don't know about anyone else but I am still on full liquids for another week- I never thought I would want mushies so bad :thumbup: Anyway- going back to work Monday we will see how it goes- I hope everyone else is doing this well or better:laugh:

i was banded this morning I havent taken any of the pain medication because I haven't eaten anything in two days I am having alot of pain in my back from what I'm guessing is the gas I have taken gas ex with no relief Any ideas? Ive benn trying to walk around too but its still uncomfortable- :tt2: I appreciate any advice

Thanks guys for all the wonderful advise and sharing all your stories, I feel alot more comfortable when I know kinda what I should expect. I am so glad everyone had such a good recovery- I pray for the same :thumbup:

So... I have been approved for surgery and am scheduled for the 15th. As the day gets closer I get more and more nervous- I have never had surgery before. I am still up in the air with which band to choose, lapband or realize- And I'm struggling with the thought of never being able to eat the same way again. Obviously everytime i look in a mirror I am reminded of how important this surgery is but I can't help feeling nervous and anxious...ANY thoughts? :redface:

Yeah I think at this point I am more leaning towards the Realize- I think both are really pretty much the same from the research I'm doing :thumbup: The anesthesia is really bothering me- I know I'll be fine but I hate that I have never done it before and I really have no idea what to expect. I am really looking forward to the weight coming off and maybe finally gaining some self confidence. I know I will be able to eat all the same foods in smaller quantities but the last few days I must admit I have been thinking about all of my favorite foods over and over again, like I'll never be able to have the, again:sad:

Thanks guys for all the advice-- You are all making me feel less and less nervous about this situation. I'll keep everyone updated :redface:

Hooray- I'm being banded on the 15th as well- Im so excited for us :redface: Not looking forward to the liquid for 2 weeks but I am def looking forward to the scale dropping :frown: Good luck and keep me posted on your progress

I can't even start to think about the fills yet, lol I need to get past the actual surgery :redface: I am looking forward to learning how to eat healthy and to not always eat EVERYTHING on my plate... I want to gain that full feeling and I think I can live without all the meat and potatoes, at least I'm hoping I can

Hello everyone... Getting banded on the 15th- I'm 28yrs old and live in NJ- I have wanted to be banded for over 2yrs, finally got it together and scheduled- Starting to get SUPER nervous, never had surgery before :redface:

I'm laughing because I was just posting a thread on the same thing!! My doctor has totally left the choosing up to me and I am sooo confused. He says there is no major difference but if you look around this website you will see a bunch of opinions... If you find any concrete information I would love if you shared :redface: