Melodieus

Hello all....Just checking in with you all and seeing how everything is going. For me, I am down 40lbs...25 since surgery...which the dr is happy about. I have my first fill on March 11th...Kinda nervous about that. I have been doing great. I can already tell a huge difference in the way I feel. My husband told me this morning that I havent been snoring as bad as I used to:tongue2:!! I can tell that Im losing weight in my stomach area and also in my face and neck. As far as eating, I am eating basically what I want just in smaller portions and of course HEALTHIER!!!!!! I havent really found anything that I just cannot tolerate. However, I chew extremely well and have been taking it very very slow and easy. I feel absolutely no pains at my port areas or anywhere. I actually been having dreams of my hair falling out...lol..:smile:..but I have been really concentrating on Protein so hopefully that isnt going to happen. I will keep you all posted and you do the same!! Ttyl Melodieus

This was very helpful. I go March 11th for my first fill and they told me that this one was done at the imaging center (vs his office) so he could do it under fluro. I was curious about what I would be seeing and feeling. Thanks alot!!

I was banded Jan15th and went to dr yesterday. He doesnt do fills until 6 weeks out but due to schedules I am getting my fill 7 weeks out. I have already lost 36 lbs but 20 is since the band. I am doing so good now... hungry but not that bad... really feeling great. I dont want to go get a fill and really start having problems. I know I gotta get one but dont know what to expect. Pain, what to eat, problems???? Any advice will be greatly appreciated!!!!!!!:biggrin:

I too have heard no lettuce. Well, not totally banned but have heard that alot of people have had trouble with eating it. I had my surgery 1-15-09 and go to dr tomorrow to find out when my first fill is. I am soooooooooooooooooo craving a salad. This is wonderful news to me. I will just take it slow (as always) and I have always used shredded lettuce in the past so hopefully I will be able to enjoy my salads again!! Its funny, salads was the last thing I thought I would be craving at this time. :tongue_smilie:Thanks!!!!!!

I totally know how you all are feeling. I was banded Jan 15th and of course had the usual post op pains. About 9-10 days post op I had such severe pains in my left side that it was totally unbearable. I couldnt stand up straight, couldnt take deep breaths...it started on a saturday and by sunday afternoon I had to call the doc. It had me worried that I had done something because I had been recuperating just fine and then all of a sudden got this awful pain. My doc said it was normal...it was probably stitches pulling...told me to take some ibuprofen and get off my feet and use the heating pad....I did just that and by monday morning I could tell a huge difference. Still "little" pains now and then but nothing compared to last weekend. Hope all of yours is better!!!!!

They found gallstones on all my preop test for the lapband. I was hoping to have them both done at same time but my doctor wouldnt due to risks. I wanted to do it safely too. So, he took my gallbladder out and could have done my lapband within 2-4 weeks but couldnt due to my work schedule. About a week or so recovery. I am now 1 week and 2 days post op from lapband. The gallbladder was easier recovery though!!

I am wondering about the same thing....I am 1 week and 2 days post op....things were going as expected but probably within the last 2 days I have severe pain in my left side. I know thats where my port is and try to tell myself that it will take time to heal...am i correct???? I really seems to be getting worse...but of course I am now on tylenol and not narcotics...lol....feels better when I stand...and I have had no nausea... I was able to start eating mushies thursday and it seems to have gotten worse since then!!!!! any suggestions??? Is this common???

I was banded on Jan 15th and have no hunger pains whatsoever. I feel like Im in the same boat with most of you guys. I started mushies yesterday. While I wasnt hungry, I was craving to chew or just get off liquids..... I had scrambled eggs for breakfast and tuna fish for late lunch but thats all I could tolerate. Anyways, I know how your feeling. I am just trying to stick with what he told me. I dont think its how much you eat right now its just started it and seeing how we can tolerate things. I tolerated it fine. Just taking it day by day.

Woke up this morning feeling GREAT!!!....Sore of course but can tell I have more energy!! Yesterday was a booger!!!! Just checking in and hoping all is well with you all. I have already had my 2oz of breakfast and now gonna go walk around the house and get in shower.... Check in and let us know how you all are doing!!!

Well, everything is going as expected after the surgery....sooooo sore but fine....trying to walk and drink my liquids...I did have a hernia when he got in there that he fixed. It didnt show up on all my preop stuff. Surgery took a little longer than expected because of that. Was on a pca pump for pain afterwards but now home and taking liquid pain meds which works but not like the pca....lol.... Hope all is well with you all and I will check back soon.

Hello fellow Jan 15th Bandsters....Sorry it has taken me this long to join you all....Had alot of stuff to do at work before the surgery. I am taking some much needed time off afterwards. I am soooooooo excited. I really hate being "put under" but no choice in that matter.....lol....Other than that, I am ready to embark on the new era in my life that is fast approaching. I did have a preop diet. 10 days worth of just liquids and did not cheat. I too was thinking....ok....I could stop by and get this pizza and breadsticks....one last good greasy meal before the surgery....its not gonna hurt...but I didn't...just had to talk myself out of it...literally....lol I show up at 530 in the morning....I have to spend the night due to my sleep apnea....but should be home by noon on friday....so will catch up with everyone then.... I will say a prayer for all of you and please say one for me. Good luck all and god bless.:thumbup:

Honey I am feeling your pain....I am on day 7 of the liquid preop diet but it is getting better for me I believe. At least today was better. The first few days was awful. I never realized how many food commercials was on TV. :thumbdown: Anyway, hang in there......just keep the end picture in your mind. Also, I kept myself soooo busy today....my house is spotless...but now its almost bedtime and I havent really thought alot about food today. I just hope the rest of the days are as good as today. I am able to have broths, sugarfree puddings, popsicles, low sugar juices, sf jello, protein drinks...etc...but I know alot of peoples preop diets are different.....My surgery is this Thursday the 15th and I am soooo excited. Good luck to you!!!!!!

I am a nurse and have a "nursefriend" that works in OR. When I started talking to her about the band, she told me to look into the sleeve. I did and was totally what I DIDNT want. I want something that is adjustable and removable. I didnt want any part taken out, bypassed etc....Some people might not want that but in my case that is what I was looking for. When I applied to my insurances, they approved me for the band but not the sleeve which was fine. I am now on day 2 of my 10 day pre op liquid diet and having surgery next week the 15th...:wub: