ShyTexRose

I too was a December bandster. I figured I would use the days off that I had to recover. Yes, I had to get through the holidays without eating. I was so excited that it wasn't hard. Now is more difficult. I have lost 40 lbs which sounds wonderful but most was lost at first. I had a hysterectomy get in the way in May but other than that no excuse. I had to be unfilled for the surgery. I have the 4 band and am at 2.4. Elaine

What a happy, friendly group of people! I can't wait. I looked at the menu to see what was there and would go down well. I am still at an experimentation stage. My band is fickle. I don't care - it is working for me and I am happy.

May I get in too? I haven't been frequenting the recently because of being busy and here is an opportunity. I was banded December 27.

I am 3 weeks and 4 days past surgery and started trying a couple of solid foods with my mushies and liquids. Nothing terribly dreadful but more than I should have. Some raw veg (carrot, tomato, cole slaw) and some cooked. Some boiled chicken. It probably wasn't a great idea as I have a little pain and pressure in my left side low. I didn't even know my stomach was over there. So.... I am putting myself back on liquids for a while. It may be gas. When I had gas, though it was higher. Has this happened to anyone? Should I be worried? I see the doctor tomorrow.

Thank you. The liquid pain meds came in really handy. I started taking my arthritis meds again and that helped too.

I am not going to be able to make it. I am all dressed and all but I have a crick in my neck that is killing me and making moving difficult. I don't think I can safely drive up there. So, meds and can't drive or no meds and shouldn't drive...... I hope there is another time. Elaine

Hi, jenjen This is what I just went through. I did WW and it did not count. I contacted the American Institute of Gastric Banding and they monitored me. When they reapplied I was approved. BCBS here required a year until recently. The AIGB knew what to do to get approved as well as taught me a lot. I had applied twice and been refused. Good luck. Banded 12-21-06

Yes, AIGB told me that BCBS made it easier at the end of November ( I think). So, I had mine December 21.

They give you stuff to keep the anaesthesia from making you throw up. I have the same problem but they give me something and it helps a lot. I didn't throw up. I am walking and am not constipated but the gas is torture. I am almost never comfortable. It moves. Yes, the chest and shoulder area is scary but they warned me ahead of time about that. I am off the pain killers but may have to go on for the gas. The incisions were never extremely painful. The port(the largest one I think) is the most and still is a bit. I am trying to drink more Water. I got a urinary tract infection - not drinking enough water. So now I have another pill to grind and get down. Those can't help the gas. Help! Gas-x isn't doing it.

Well, I am now 9 days past surgery and still hurting quite a bit. Lots and lots of gas. I am not sure if I am doing something wrong or what. Taking my ground pills seems to make it worse or maybe it is just the taste adds to the displeasure. I couldn't walk outside yesterday. Too many storms. Yes, the ones that sent the President to shelter. When do the gas pains stop?

I will keep walking. It is the bending over part that doesn't feel so hot.

Hi, Jules. I am looking forward to meeting people who have gone through it too.