Leifysmom

I love my band because it replaces that button inside my brain that tells me I'm full so stop eating-my was defective! LOL So my band now tells me that.

As long as you are passing gas, you should be ok-it takes some people a few days to have a BM, but passing gas indicates an "awake bowel". It will come. But no passing gas and no BMs 5-6 days post op definately indicates a call to the doc for intervention. Good Luck all. Crystal

Not to ask to me TMI but have you had a bowel movement? As a post op nurse on of things we keep an eye on is your BMs as anesthesias put your gut to sleep. If this is the case (no BM) I would call your doc, if your having BMs all is good. Good luck. Crystal

I heard a joke recently that fits this topic well- hope you guys agree - I know my husband did. A young lady asks her doctor " doc, how many calories are in semen?" The doctor (who was male of course) replied " honey if your sucking that much di*k who cares if your fat!" I thought it was funny, hope you did too! Crystal

Just testing to see if I did the ticker right.

Texas_Rose, Your son, DIL, and baby are in my prayers. I just wanted to say that the doctors can do so much now. I was on bedrest for 4 months and had a premature baby who is now a happy healthy little monster! the risks of complications from prematurity drop significantly with every week baby is inside. Hopefully they can control that BP for just a while longer but if not, have confidence in your medical team. Good luck.

Leifysmom (Crystal) Aug 5

OMG I am so glad to hear you guys had to answer those questions too! I have to say it was one of the most bizarre questionaires I have every filled out, but the rest of the appt was fine. The only thing she told my surgeon was that she ws concerned I would have trouble giving up soda. Not a single craving yet.

Hi all, I was banded 8/5/09. I feel really good and have lost weight alreay (yeah). Hmarko I was really happy to stay in the hospital overnight- I took a long time coming out og anesthesia and was very groggy, also needed a little oxygen until the next morning(3am). So how is everyone doing with excersize, that has been my struggle as I am tired much quicker than normal. Chasing my 4 year old seems all I can do sometimes. But I am going to make the family go hiking with me in the AM can't wait, we have some beautiful trails around here. Well, good luck everyone. Hopefully we'll all be able to KIT and do this together. Crystal

I have a huge bruise from my Lovenox (heparin) injection too!

Hello, I was banded and had my gallbladder out in 8/5/09. Everything went well, I've had minimal pain but thought it would be nice to have my husband (very supportive) hang out with me this weekend. Well my MIL picks this weekend-she knows about the sugery and was supportive- to insist that my husband come and clear out the shop (they have in there barn). This wouldn't normally bother me, but she and my FIL also pulled something similar when - had pneumonia a year ago. I needed my husband to watch my son then. I told my husband all of this and after leaving me alone to go there yesterday, he is here with me today. I think my MIL can't handle that she is not the #1 lady in my husbands life- she quite the drama queen. (Lots of stories). Any way just wanted to vent! Man she bugs me sometimes!

Congrats-what a cool feeling! I can't wait to steal my hubbys sweatshirts! ;-p

Hi, I was also banded on 8/5/09. Also doing really well. I get dizzy with to much walking to, yesterday I was down 10lbs although I don't give it much credit because I thinks its water as well. Well good luck on your journey,I guess we're in for a bumpy ride! Crystal

I too will be banded in August, 8-5-09. I am also new to this site. Looking forward to being around for quite awhile. Good Luck. Crystal