dogmama

I was banded 3/23 with the Realize Band, and I haven't noticed much restriction. I have no clue how many cc's are in my band, if any yet. I haven't pushed the envelope with trying things like steak or bread. I can eat crackers with no problems. I get my first fill 5/4, and I'm hoping to get some restriction then. I do feel fuller sooner, just not much restriction with things going down. I guess you could say I'm in semi bandster hell

Okay, gotcha. That does sound hellish! I'm 2 weeks post-op today, so I'm hoping by the grace of God that I'll skip this phase! Thanks for the info!

Can anyone shed some light on this for me? Thanks

My dr prescribed lortab elixir (hydrocodone). It tasted terrible, but most liquid medicines do. I only took the med for 2 days b/c it was making me nauseated. I moved on to liquid tylenol. Now I take the tylenol chewables.

I had the same question earlier. I was thinking PB...peanut butter?? Lots of abbreviations to learn on here!

Sorry that you're feeling nauseated. I went through the same thing last week after my surgery. My doc gave me phenergan suppositories which helped a lot. I had to stop taking the liquid hydrocodone pain med because I think that was adding to the nausea. Hope you feel better!

Hey y'all! I got the Realize band on 3/23/09, and so far I've lost 11 lbs. My dr advises 2 weeks on full liquids, but he allowed me to go to liquid/soft a few days early because of awful diarrhea. Anyone else experiencing this awful side effect? Liquids in = liquids out, but this is getting old! Why do some people have constipation with all the liquid? I never thought I'd say this, but at this point I'm ready for constipation! :scared2:

Can't say I feel your pain, but I'm sorry you're suffering. Trust me, you don't want the alternative that I'm going through...6-10 "explosions" a day with belly cramps. Hope you feel better!