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Yeah had another long episode last night. It seems related to me cooking:-) DH says no we can't just eat out *lol*. I hate not knowing when the next pain episode will hit and how bad!!

I went in and he did a quick U/S and didn't see anything. He thinks I must have torn some scar tissue around the port. I was trying something on and wiggled to get it over my head. I am to rest it this week and let him know if it isn't feeling better next week. Should it not be better he wants to do a catscan to check on it to see if it is a possible small hernia or something. I am feeling better, only certain things make it hurt now. I am turning over in bed again, so hopefully that was the worst of it.

I weighed in at 269.5 today, last week was 272.5. I hope the fill I had on Tuesday will help, I am still wanting more than I should. C

I don't know what is going on with my band. I have been having trouble getting in Water, so I am making myself drink more. This past week I have been so hungry and stressed........so I ''forgot' a few times and gulped my drinks. By the time I realized it I had a good 10 ounces or more in my tummy. Tonight I ate bread and my normal amount of food ( 1 cup plus a little if I forget to measure). My weight loss has started to go down again, but I am starving and sometimes have to go back and eat more after I drink and then wait. I called the office and they said to come in tomorrow for a fill. I have 2cc in my 14 cc band. We are leaving town, so I opted to wait a week. After tonight's pain ( not sure if I had the bread get stuck or what) I decided to go on soft foods and measure again for a few days to see if it gets better. I also made an appointment to see someone about stress and the WTH attitude I showed. The only pain I have had was a strange sensation when I was turning over in bed. It was growling at me, but hurt like I was over full. This was after drinking. I roll one way and the other and it growled. I did burp some after but the uncomfortable feeling was there.

I am confused as my doctor said breads could be added in moderation. Typically toasted as un-toasted gets stuck. I have scheduled my fill for next week and will talk with the nutritionist. Thank you for your advice.

I agree. I am taking steps to prevent more issues as best I can. I am not eating like I did pre-band, but I did gulp. I am so thirsty it is driving me nuts!

Mine is to have lost down to where I was a year ago. I see the numbers finally going in the right direction. It is very exciting. Also I am excited when I can't finish a meal when we eat out. C

I had my first fill today. He only put in 2cc, I am pretty disappointed. I have a slight tight feeling in my chest, but everything passes. I had 6 oz of milk with no issues at all. He won't do anything for 4 more weeks. I have to trust him, but this is discouraging. I have a 14cc band. C

I had hernia surgery, so the acid reflux was supposed to be at bay. I have no fill but........... Last night I woke up dreaming I swallowed gum. I rolled over and tried to cough it out before I remembered I was sleeping. Ever since then I feel I have something stuck in my throat not where my stoma is. It could be drainage ( I have a slight cold) but when I sat up I couldn't sleep any longer. I guess I worried myself that I was having issues. Slipped band, reflux etc or that I pushed past my hernia repair everything UGH! Anyone have this? I called into the nurses line, but so far no calls back on what to do. I was just there yesterday having my nutritionist appointment. Started introducing real bulky foods. Cyndi (5/8/09)

Turns out I am having drainage from allergies. When it goes down my throat, I freak in my sleep. I worry what will happen when I get my fill..........one day at a time. C

WOW, I would so hate for that to happen! I had a much harder than usual month hormonal swing ( I had a hysterectomy so no warning for us). So I kinda feel your pain. I usually don't have that bad a time b/c they took an ovary. I do know that not being able to turn to food, worrying over every gain ( Water or not) is going to wear me down soon. Hopefully after a few fills I will chill out. Hopefully my friends will learn to roll with it and not walk out the door ( one did already sigh). C

My port incision is raised. I think it is the dissolveable incisions in there just under the skin. I am 4 weeks out and still have 2 scabs waiting to heal. HOW frustrating, I really want to go swimming.

I have a reaction to the tape, but not the glue or steri strips. Not sure what the difference is. Staples and sutures on the skin level are your only choice if you choose not to use the glue option. Cyndi

I am 7 days out of surgery and still experiencing pain after I drink or have a shake. I am supposed to start pureed today, but the thought terrifies me. ( my doc seems to run fast with introducing foods again). I did have a hernia repair with my band, but there is just still tons of pressure. I have to rub my stomach and make the gas/burps come out. The past two nights I can hardly lay down to sleep the pressure is so uncomfy. I have taken the anti nausea meds b/c I do dry heave at times:-( I honestly think I am the exception not the rule. I don't want to scare anyone who has not had their surgery yet. Gas Ex does help some...........as does the heating pad on low. Anyone else have this?

The nutritionist replied to my email today. She said I would need to follow doctors orders and start on the pureed diet. It is her opinion that I have had a reaction to the massive amounts of unjury they make me drink(3 shakes a day). Soooo I am off to decide how to get the Protein I need in and not get anything stuck:-( C

[and my unjury turns my stomach instantly. I ordered a caseload of it too, so now I have no clue what to do with it all. I haven't been able to find anything I can hide it in successfully yet. I believe you can call unjury and they will accept returns. C

oh YES, that is a perfect NSV (non scale victory) for me. To be able to use the tray for my laptop or water. Also I can't wait to be able to find clothes that look age appropriate on me! So may of the plus sizes make me look older than I am:-(

In less than 24 hours I will be banded. I know I wanted this, I know I need this, I know I will look wicked awesome............but I'm scared. I just had my last breakfast that was allowed, I opted for a protein shake as I don't want to get my chewing on today. So from here on out it is liquids for the next 14 hours then zip. I get a shot of water to take my meds tomorrow morning and then night night. I had to ask the doctor to place the port on my left side. It is kind freaking me out b/c he said he always put it on the right. I self doubt myself b/c what if he messed up and doesn't sew it in right, what if what if what if. I told him I could deal with having it near my pulled rib area, but he said it is fine. THEN to add to my stress he asked what band I wanted. He does the realize or lapband. I don't know which one to go with. I asked two people I highly respect in the band field.......they each suggested a different band. So here I go giving faith to my doctor to choose. He is going with the Lapband, but I so wonder if the support you get from the realize is better argh! I will research it today, but odds are just go with what he wants.:thumbup: I also have to decide it I am going to stay in the hospital or go home after a few hours. I don't make decisions well at all. So will just wait to see tomorrow.

In less than 24 hours I will be banded. I know I wanted this, I know I need this, I know I will look wicked awesome............but I'm scared. I just had my last breakfast that was allowed, I opted for a protein shake as I don't want to get my chewing on today. So from here on out it is liquids for the next 14 hours then zip. I get a shot of water to take my meds tomorrow morning and then night night. I had to ask the doctor to place the port on my left side. It is kind freaking me out b/c he said he always put it on the right. I self doubt myself b/c what if he messed up and doesn't sew it in right, what if what if what if. I told him I could deal with having it near my pulled rib area, but he said it is fine. THEN to add to my stress he asked what band I wanted. He does the realize or lapband. I don't know which one to go with. I asked two people I highly respect in the band field.......they each suggested a different band. So here I go giving faith to my doctor to choose. He is going with the Lapband, but I so wonder if the support you get from the realize is better argh! I will research it today, but odds are just go with what he wants. I also have to decide it I am going to stay in the hospital or go home after a few hours. I don't make decisions well at all. So will just wait to see tomorrow.

May 8TH Atlanta Ga

I don't want to tell people about my surgery, at least not yet. I seriously worry that I will take awhile to lose ( always been a slow loser unless it is water weight). So many WLS people lose faster b/c they had the RNY. I just don't want people waiting like cats under my fish tank:-) I know it will come off. I know I will look amazing, I know but I don't know. Hope someone can relate. Today I am off to try and have tea with a friend. I realize so much of my life is surrounded by food, eating out with friends, celebrating everything with food, feeding my kids, loving to cook. Non of this will change, but I will control it. I just have to learn to cook the banded way:) and go for soup instead of a meal. Family parties.......putt putt golf;-)

I don't want to tell people about my surgery, at least not yet. I seriously worry that I will take awhile to lose ( always been a slow loser unless it is water weight). So many WLS people lose faster b/c they had the RNY. I just don't want people waiting like cats under my fish tank:-) I know it will come off. I know I will look amazing, I know but I don't know. Hope someone can relate. Today I am off to try and have tea with a friend. I realize so much of my life is surrounded by food, eating out with friends, celebrating everything with food, feeding my kids, loving to cook. Non of this will change, but I will control it. I just have to learn to cook the banded way:) and go for soup instead of a meal. Family parties.......putt putt golf;-)