jasmine mino

i got my band on monday too nd i keep on sipping fluids all the time .. its the only thing that releives the discomfort i am not that hungry but i just sip and sip thanks god i am now sure the amonts are unlimited .. the doctor told me the same but i started doubting it and i was scared i wont lose weight please add me to your contact and keep me posted and of course ill do the same how long would you both return to work ? ill try to take an extra week off . thnx for sharing this :mad2: love jasmine

i had my operation on 22nd this is my 3rd day post operative i dont thing its a good idea to drive youll have the first few days an abdominal pain at the site of the port and you wont be able to move ur legs as u wish .. plus the first days you ll have gas distension they usually say you dont drive after lap band except when ou can toatlly use the brakes with no pain at all hopes this helped good luck and ask me about anything u need:smile:

i strictly follow the guidelines they said .. its just i am checking maybe i can lose more plus i am not sure of the amounts .. is it open i am not hungry .. i just feel good when i sip .. slowly any drink thnx for ur answer good luck in ur operation

i need someone who have done the surgery .. i am really scared i know its the right thing to do i hope it goes fine .. with the anesthesia and postoperative pain

i am in 4th day PO .. i have less gases still the pain in the area of the port and i cant walk totally upright i eat veg soup( only fluid) and nonsweetened apple juice .. also clear fluids and strawberry +yoghurt shake i ll go to the dr on saturday but is there smthg i am doing wrong? is there a tip to follow to lose more like no milk or no yoghurt or no juice? when am i supposed to start losing weight ? please any help ? also when can i return to work i am a ophthalmologist i work in a clinic :smile2:.. and i have to work long hours

so i take a longer vacation another week ? or longer?

i am in 4th day PO .. i have less gases still the pain in the area of the port and i cant walk totally upright i eat veg soup( only fluid) and nonsweetened apple juice .. also clear fluids and strawberry +yoghurt shake i think i lost about 2 kilos only (5lbs) i ll go to the dr on saturday but is there smthg i am doing wrong? is there a tip to follow to lose more like no milk or no yoghurt or no juice?

i had my surgery 22nd february i am still in the gassy discomfort phase i also have some dizziness .. maybe because of the change to liquid diet 9 i had no liquid diet pre op-) i need to know when i will start losing weight ?

thnx alot or ur articles ive read it before the surgery and helped alot

i am a little anxious and worried about the experience and postoperative pain ,, whether ill lose weight .. i hope someone would me my buddy and help me through the whole process thnx:wub:

hiiii thnx alot for your messages i got postponed till 22nd my surgery started at 10 am ..i was out at 11,30 am but i had a very long time in the recovery room and i was asleep till 8 pm .. then i was allowed to drink clear fluids i went home yesterday and this is my 2nd day post operative i have been drinking non sweetened apple juice also orange , skimmed milk and strawberry and banana juices i dont know if this is right or not but the doctor was the one told me about this please tell me when i am supposed to start losing / and is my diet right or not thnx alot

thanks alot for all your replies.. ive got severe cold few days ago and i had to postpone maybe a week or so till all the coughing goes away .. i am reading in the forum all the time and i am more relaxed after reading other's experience ill keep it posted hope it all goes well for me thnx

are they other bandits?

i hope this is the same for me i am so anxious

i will have my surgery on tuesday after 2 days i am from egypt ,alexandria good luck in ur surgery when will it be?

I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PMDD 2 years ago my symptoms are getting better with modifying my habits and excersing more i ll be banded within few days and was curious about my PMS after surgery your post really made me scared i hope it gets better .. will let you know how did it go after my surgery

#1. Surgery date? tuesday 16th february 2010 #2. State you live in? alexandria-egypt #3. Doctor/Surgery Center? GIT/endoscopy hospital #4. Insurance or self pay? self pay #5. Age and height 32 years ,height 160 cms #6. Current weight and goal weight? 229 pounds (104kgs) --target weight 165 pounds (75 kgs) #7. What was your deciding factor for having this surgery? i cant lose weight and keep it .. #7. Do you have the support of family and friends? yes but they are somewhat concerned #8. Concerns and questions? what about postoperative pain ?