LarraineM

I am real new here banded 10/15/09 glad to find my age grp we are different and need each others guidence. anyone who could send me directions to weigth tracker would be apprieated.I ve created one but just cant get it to Lap band talk site. I technologically challenged ! with sp problems too

In prep for the surgery I remember My Psych, "said you might miss food" I thought so funny. Now after surgery I know what she ment as you are experienceing also. I am 6 days out from being banded. The first few days were extreme.,teaspoons instead of a knife ,changeing EVERYTHING we've known about eating,we've come a along way.Soon the gas will leave you,I found that the worst,Gasxstrips that had me wanting to vomit. Be assured that things will gradually improve. I call my nurse monday and said I am to weak I feel really bad she had a suggestion that I was not getting enough nutrients.She suggested I eat every two hours small amouts like 2-3 tablespoons add something like creamy instant potatoes or creamy grits to help me. I was sooooooooooo glad I called her I was sticking too long to the clear liquid diet. This morning I had some low fat/SF yougart,3 hrs later I had 3tablespoon full of scrambled egg it felt like thanksgiving. Call your Nurse tell her how you are doing they will help you

Lesson learned, I was banded last thursday felt extremely weak eating 2 tablespoons 3 x daily. My nurse responded no you need more I started eating every 2 hrs today and I feel so much better. She even added smoth instant potatoes and smoooth grits. I feel so much better .dont suffer call for help

Dont give up, I was banned 6 days ago.feeling pretty ruff gas yes ,but my main complaint on 3 days clear liquid 2 tablespoons at a time I am so weak...........I finally gave in and called my doc office. The Nurse gave me another set of instructions eat every two hrs and throw in some instant potatoes or grits its been about 3 hrs I feel better all ready. Lesson learned they need to hear about your problem to be able to help you.

I was banded on the 15 oct also. Your questions are the same as mine Gas!!!!!! I remember reading about it alot at this website but in my mind before surgery it seemed like such a silly thing to complain about.Funny huh ? I never had painful gas in my life.6 days out still feel it not as bad. I just feel weak..........do you feel that way also ?

Hi the walkin wounded here ,Banded on 10/15/09 two days ago. Nothing I ve read as prepared me for this pain and discomfort,nauseatd,sore and not sure Ill ever be hungry again.Any sugestions that worked for others?

Too many choose to believe the worst Glen,Rush and FOX turn the channel or read read read..............something else

Its not a crime to report to your Dr Staff how you are feeling. I am sure that they don't what you to fall out or anything. Are you taking a vitiam supplment

I ve have the condition, I understand your crying so many folks online just stop their lives quit jobs,children,husbands and just go to bed. Don't I still work fulltime without any major problems.My husband understands the idea of fatigue.My children are all out of the house but not out of my life. I never want anyone to get the idea the battle is over. I pray alot thank God for all my blessings continue along my merry way. So many of those that I have talked with just decide and file for disability.My words to you try different medication resist heavy pain medications. There is no shame in useing anti depressants to help you deal with the discomfort. My treatment has been the same for the last 4 yrs Cymbalta 60 mg 2 times a day, and a milder pain medication Ultram ER 200 mg 1 time a day. Keep moveing

I am all set to join the October banders 09 (Oct 15) I d also like to have a list

I ll meet with my surgeon Mon 28th to set my Oct date.He has already told me I will do the 10 day liquid before my surgery.So it looks like the middle of October for me. I am excited about the surgery, thats very different for me I am usually a real baby about haveing surgery. I d like to keep in touch with you and compare notes.

If you viewed the President Health Care speech last wednesday you might have caught a known fact here in Alabama,BCBS carries 98 % of all employers. Not much choice avaiable here:thumbdown:

This is what Health Care Reform is all about.BCBS is my insurer also.In fact I have two Health care policies one from my employer and one from my husbands employer.My family has been covered for over 25 yrs but I still have the same hurrdels to jump.I hate haveing them with me when I go to my doctor.I d trust the public option anyday.I finished my 6 months last month but their argument was that it did not happen over 160 days period as opposed to 6 visits with my primary. So they made me wait an additional 3 wks to get their number right.! I was finnally approved today only after one more hoop.My thoughts are they were betting I d drop dead or give up! A fat woman determined go figure,They did'nt get to collect.Hang in theredo what they want and GET WHAT YOU WANT!!!!!!!!!!!!! good luck

I see his presence each and everyday. I would not find such a thread offencive.

Hey Girl, We both have alot in common both 53,both in Alabama and of course that haveing tried every diet known to modern man! Also I just finished my 6 month period also.Both Blondes!!!!!!!!!!!! Now just waiting to be approved by BIG BAD BCBS. I am in Mobile we need to stay in touch.

My Doc tells me that the Realize band, has perfected some of the problems of the original Lap band......... like slippage of the band and size of the band itself:thumbup: