sandyr1952

I hope you are right. I would hate to think I've gone through all of this at my age (I'm 57) only to fail. Find myself looking forward to that first fill==maybe that's what I need to shake myself out of this depression I'm in because I feel absolutely no restriction.

Hi everyone, thanks for all the great ideas and posts. I was banded on 12/16. I've read over most of the posts here and I'm having a real problem with the fact that apparently when my doctor banded me he does NOT put anything in until the first appointment, which for me will be Jan 19. So, as a result, I can eat and drink anything I want and not feel any restriction. Two days after surgery I was having chicken broth all day and little else. However, I did notice that I could drink to my heart's content and never feel full. This worries me. I took a few bites of everything for Xmas, little turkey, little stuffing, little potatoes and even little spoon of pumpkin ice cream. I never felt full at all and my stomach start growling like after an hour. Has anyone had this problem and what did you do about it? I'm afraid I'm going to fail within the first month of this thing. I'm SO wanting to feel some kind of restriction like right now--when I go in for the fill, can they test right there whether the fill has gone in or not? I'm thinking maybe I've made the wrong decision in getting banded. Besides the absolutely intense soreness and pain I've gone through if this is what I have to look forward to, I don't think its going to work with me. Please---some words of encouragement??????

I was banded on 12/16. I just remember the ride home was comfortable enough, went right to bed when I got home. After a few hours sleep I woke up in horrible pain. I knew I should have been drinking broth but I certainly did not enjoy it. Kept sipping water and tried to get around (husband had to help me walk and get up out of the chair. I was like this for about 3 days. Started to feel a bit better but was still quite sore on the stomach incisions. So far, I feel better every day but I'm going to have to call the clinic because it feels like I have no restriction. I have been able to tolerate soft boiled eggs in tiny little pieces, although I eat the whole egg. I don't know what its supposed to feel like to feel full because I have not had that sensation yet. I think something's wrong -band may be too loose or does not have enough saline in it. Will check back here next week after the holidays and see if I have better news to tell you.

I was banded on 12/16 and am still swollen and sore. Am afraid to have anything besides water and chix broth. This is horrible!! As bad as it sounds, I can't wait til I can go back on those awful shakes--anything is better than what i'm doing now. Hope it gets better

I have done everything on the "list" and am now just waiting for approval from the insurance companies. I've been on the pre op diet Step 1 for one week, drinking that horrible horrible stuff. Gotta keep telling myself its all going to be worth it. I'm 57 so I'm a little apprehensive about the surgery.....but know that its going to be okay!! Will be back when I get the good news and go ahead for the surgery!!