houstongirl1

Well I was scared.... when ever a needle is around me, I tell them not to tell me when they are going to do it, because I will jump..... so I just try to calm myself down, and deal with the pain once I feel it....... I didn't feel it, it's weird even though you know they are going through your skin, it just felt like they put the needle in Gel...... So get this..... she pulls my shirt down and says, okay stand up, in front of the x-ray machine.... so as I'm getting up, she says, the needle is still in there so be careful...... I was like :faint: :faint: so as I'm standing in front of the x-ray machine, they give me the white stuff to drink... that's when I saw it get stuck... so she came and took some out, (remember the needle is still in... so I didn't need to get poked again)... so when she took some out, they gave me a little bit of water to see if that helps it go thru... and it did.... so as I'm standing there, she comes around and pulls the needle out.......... (this sounds way worse than it actually felt)... again, I didn't feel anything. my story probably doesn't help with the fear.... but I just figured I'd let people know how it happens, cause I went in without a clue. oh and sorry it took me so long to respond Joanne

Hello All!!! I haven't posted in a while, been busy with work and the kids..... I had my first fill today.......YAY!!!! :clap2: I was scared about the needle pain, but it wasn't bad at all.... I didn't feel a thing, isn't that great!?!?..... they asked me if I wanted to numb the area first, but then I figured, I might as well just get poked once instead of twice for the numbing.... and I didn't feel a thing. Anyways, after they stuck me, I went and stood in front on the xray machine to do that dreaded swallow.... and guess what... it got stuck!!!! :faint: ... it was crazy looking at liquid get stuck in the pouch, so of course the took some of the filling out...... so now, I'm on liquids again for the next 3 to 4 days.... I'm curious what my restriction is going to be now :nervous .... It kinda makes you think, if liquid couldn't get through, how is food going to be able to get through. Joanne

Ms. Khris, that feeling your getting in your chest is still the gas that needs to come out.... it lasted for a while, mine felt like a big gas bubble that would come up into my chest as if I needed to burp but I never would, it would last a few seconds and go away, but it would be numerous times throughout the day. Thank goodness those are gone :clap2: Joanne

okay, I've also cheated.... I went straight from a liquid diet for the first week to the mushy foods...... I couldn't handle it anymore, why am I going to kill myself trying to do the liquid thing and do nothing but think about food???? .... so that when I FINALLY can eat food I stuff my face??...Then have to suffer with the PB's because I over ate... well I couldn't take it anymore. So instead of just wanting EVERYTHING in sight and craving it to the point of being angry.... I munch!!!.... I don't eat alot, I'll still eat my Soups and drink my protien and take my Vitamins..... but when I'm at the office and everyone sits down to eat, so do I.... I stay away from breads, rice, crackers or anything that will expand in my stomach.... and I take very, VERY small bites. I may not lose the weight as quickly as everyone else, and I'm okay with that.... but driving myself nuts trying to follow this liquid diet was just too much for me...... the whole reason I went through the surgery and got the band was because I couldn't follow a diet!!!! So there's my confession:faint: Joanne

Roxy123.... my surgery was on the 6th, on a friday... by that Sunday I was told to take off the top bandages... then my 1st Dr.'s appt was on Thursday, which they told me to go ahead and remove the steristrips in the shower that night... maybe you should call your Dr.'s office and make sure. Bckeye01.... I've asked in other threads about the soreness in the port area... they've said the port area soreness will last anywhere from a month to a month and a half.... then they don't even feel where the port is anymore.... I can't wait for that day :dance: Joanne

How funny, I just asked the same question to the ABC bandsters....... when I bend over, to like brush my teeth or pick something up... the area where my port is hurts.... they said, it takes anywhere from a month to a month in a half for the soreness to go away, now they have to poke around to find it...... I also called my Dr. they said it's because it's still healing Hope this helps Joanne

Thanks for responding.... I was starting to get worried

Hi guys, I posted here a couple of weeks ago... I was recently banded and have a quick question... I figured I'd ask here since you guys have been banded for a couple of months now. When I lean forward, like to brush my teeth, or bend over to pick something up.... the area where my port is hurts a little, wondering if anyone else went through the same, or if I need to contact my Dr.... and if it did happen to you, does it go away?? Thanks Joanne

Question Am I doing something I'm not supposed to be doing???.... I've looked through page after page and I haven't seen anyone else use color in their text?? Thanks Joanne

YAY!!!!! Came back from the Dr..... I've lost 15 pounds... AND!!! ... I graduated to creamy liquids for a week!!!

and good luck KSTAR......... I'm sure you'll do great (group hug) Joanne

okay guys I go to get my first weigh in today:pray2: ......... I'll update when I get back and start my ticker Joanne