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Hi! I had surgery the same day as you did. I went to Dr. 1 1/2 week post op and had lost 14lbs. Went back today for my 1st fill and had only lost 1 more.....the reason is "bandster hell" the period between surgery and your first fill where you have no restriction. I honestly felt like nothing had been done to me....so, you are not alone. Today for my first fill Dr. put in 5cc's...said that 2-3 remain in port/tube so only 2-3 would be in band...well, I could not swallow water (even one sip). I immediately threw up and it hurt really bad. So he came back in and took out about 2cc's...I instantly felt better. I just drank some chocolate milk and i can feel restriction!! Here's hoping that I have some restriction!! You will feel better after getting your first fill, but even then I have heard that it could take a couple of fills to feel restriction!! Good Luck!!

Wow!! This thread took on a life of it's own!! I am LOVING these blogs!!

I am feeling hungry...at least I think I am feeling hungry. I am not sure....it is "to me" a growly, rumbly sensation that makes me think it's hunger. I called my Dr. yesterday and they moved me to yogurt, oatmeal, cream of wheat, cottage cheese etc... I am only eating a small amount at a time about 1/4 cup and then I am feeling really full, but this feeling of fullness only lasts for a couple of hours and then I am hungry again. How do you know what the true feeling of hunger is...or is it just a feeling of my stomach settling or healing?? I hope this question does not come across as dumb

Sorry to butt in on your thread :frown: but i saw you guys were banded a day apart from me and I went for my follow up today....down 14.8, but I am bigger than both of you!! I am on solid food as of today and just told to be really careful, chew well and go slow! I also have a fill scheduled for Oct 15th....after begging!!

How did they fill you? My Dr. may want to fill me at 2 weeks post-op but my incision, where the port is, has a nice scab over the entire thing. Also....followup appointment today. Can you think of any questions that you did not ask that you wish you did. Thanks!!:frown:

Hi I was banded on 9/23....surgery went flawlessly as did recovery! I feel great 100% Walked 2 miles last night etc... My only concern is that I feel no restriction. I just ate a baked potato smashed up to mashed consistency and I stopped myself after about 1/2 of it, but not because I fel full.....just because I knew that was about all I should be eating. Is it ok to not feel restriction right now? I feel tight at night after exercise, but that is usually after eating dinner and an hour or so later, but other than that I pretty much feel noting at all. Thanks for your help!!:thumbup:

Gina-the bloating will not last forever..mine did last for a week though. I was so bloated (i gained 10lbs when i got home from the hospital), i felt like something was wrong because i did not think a person could be this bloated. It finally went away...I lost the 10 gained + 8 more so far!! For the ticker just click on mine and it should take you there

Thanks guys!! I was thinking it might be "bandster hell", but I thought it is too early. I was trying to be in denial....ha!! I go to my surgeon on Monday and we will see what he has to say. I know that I have no fill in my band right now as he doesn't fill at surgery. I am leaving for vacay on 10/23 and hoping to get a small fill before...he usually does one at 4 weeks!

I was banded on the 23rd....I am at the mushy stage now and doing great. I also had 1 night in the hospital and thought day 2 was worse than day one....every day since then has been better and better!! My stomach is still badly bruised though!!

I can't handle blended foods either...so my menu looks pretty much like the above one, but I was also able to add really soft flaky fish and I love sweet potatoes...I am still on mushy now. My sugeon is much more lenient than yours....I was banded on the 23rd!

I would call!! I was on only liquids for the first week, but was so hungry that I called my Dr. and asked if I could add anything...they told me cream of wheat, oatmeal, mashed potatoes and that after a few days on them I can add flaky white fish mashed sweet potatoes etc.... II would def. call and ask. I understand the whole thing about being able to not give in right now, but I also think that some people heal faster than others and can tolerate things better....so why torture yourself.

Gald to see I'm not alone!! My tummy does feel better now that I have been able to add some of the thicker liquids and some oatmeal etc... I am still TMI.....constipated and bloated!

My surgeon required 1 night stay in the hospital. I was self pay so it was all included up to a 3 night stay. I was happy to stay the 1 night just to get the care and fluids etc... I had a private room and it was great!

i was banded on 9/23 and I feel HUGE too!! I am so bloated...I gained 10lbs right after surgery....now I am down that 10 plus another 5!! I still have major bloating though!

I had surgery on the 23rd and no ovemnet as of yet...called Dr. today Spoke to the nurse and she said this is completely normal, but if uncomfortable (an I am) and bloted (yep, big time) then I can take 3tbsp of milk of magnesia and place a heating pad on my abdomen. I just took the MOM and I am going to drink some hot tea.

:thumbup:I loved reading these stories pre-op so here goes!! Banded 9/23 Arrived at hospital at 8:30 am...waited in a holding area for an hour (was aggravated and getting scared) They brought me back into pre-op, I had to pee in a cup and they took blood. Soon, a really sweet nurse started and IV(ouch) and then gave me a shot of Lovenox (did not hurt or burn) in my stomach. The surgeon came by and said he was ahead of schedule and that I should not have had to wait and he was ready for me! The OR nurses came and introduced themselves and the anestheologist came and asked me a million questions. I have never had surgery before and was startig to get nervous....at some point my family came back to me while I was talking to all of the people. A nurse said something and I lost it....I broke down sobbing in the pre-op (I was scared). they then gave me a cocktail of wonderful calming drugs and told me to say goodbye to my fam and I would see them soon. I was wheeled into the OR...DR. was in there and asked me what time I go there...told him 8:30 and he was aggravated that they made me wait I moved onto the operating table and was told to breathe in deeply...2 breaths is all I remember! I woke un in recovery to a wonderful nurse (her name was Robyn also) First thing I said was "am I alive" she giggled said yes and that I was doing great! I was only in recovery 45-60 minutes and quickly went to my private room. I was alone in my room for about 20-30 minutes because my family was told I would be much longer in recovery. As soon as my mom and best friend (my hubby went home to walk the dogs because he was also told I would be longer in recovery) came into the room I asked to get up and walk and go pee! I was able to get up pretty easilly and walked down the hall. About an hour later the psychologist (she's part of the bariatric team) stopped in to see how I was doing and chatted with me and my family for a while. My nurse was great and so helpful, but really left me alone as much as I wanted! Night nurse came on...it was a guy...at first I was pancked, but soon learned to LOVE him!! He was AMAZING! The only thing I was allowed to have th 1st day was a sucky sponge with Water on it and I was just allowed to wet my mouth. I had brough some mouth moisturizing gel and it was a lifesaver. I didn't sleep at all and walked ALOT ALOT!! the next morning I was taken down for a barium swallow at about 8:00 (this was the only bad experience I had and it wasn't the barium it was the radiologist...he was an ass) Barium was just 2 sips and it went down fine! I went back to my room and there was a tray wth broth and water and Jello...a couple of bites and I was done. A couple of hours later (waiting for discharge) I got a popsicle...HEAVEN!!! The Dr. came in and the nutritionist..all clear to go home!! YAY!! I even walked out of the hospital!! NO wheelchair for me! Hope that helps someone!!

My doctor requires an overnight stay...which I was ultimately grateful for! I was only in recovery for under an hour and then off to a private room! I had my family and best friend in there when I got there. I immediately got up and went to the bathroom and walked alot. I did not sleep in the hospital at all, but was glad to be there because my blood sugar was really high and even insulin wasn't bringing it down....

I was banded on Wed 9/23....I am in 0 pain, but I am so bloated, bloated, bloated....anyone else??!!?? Alos, the brusing a few inches below my port incision is ridiculous.....red, purple and raised??? not sure why because it is not near any of my inisions... I like sleeping propped up on a bunch of pillows on my back...I am a side sleeper, but can't right now :seeya: Also, I just sip, sip sip all day!

so awesome!! an inspiration!! YAY!!

I am 4 days post op!! I feel fine no pain except some MAJOR bloating!! I don't think that you should or could lift anything very heavy after 1 week, but I do not feel like I have many restrictions right now!

Hi I was banded on 9/23! I am having so much bloating and swelling in my stomach area. Is anyone else experiencing this? I am talking milk of magnesia for the bm problems.

I am married and 35...looking for a buddy to go through this together with!!

I'm banded!! 9/23!! I am doing pretty well...some pain and discomfort, but overall I think pretty well. ?? for those of you banded....I have major pain in my band area and stomach area after I drink water or sip soup or anything....I had the barium swallow yesterday and saw liquid go through no problem....is this just gas pain?? Thanks :scared2:

That is exactly what I am feeling too.....glad it isn't jut me. Also the gas pain after I drink something is really bad! No pain in my shoulder etc....so hopefully on the mend! Gonna go walk now!!

I had surgery 9/23 and wole up with 6 incisions. My liver was a little enlarged and he wanted to biopsy it....just a routine thing!