BANDED AUGUST 27th!!

[mybarra4 0]

Well, i am officially banded! Honestly it was ALOT more painful than i ever expected! Still in a bit of pain, but not too bad now. The gas is still there but not as bad either. The incision where my port is hurts the worst though. The doc said its because he had to go in deeper. Ive got 7 incisions. Some are small, some are bigger. Im on Clear Liquids for the next two weeks. So ive been living off of Water, juice, broth & jello(sugar free only). I will go for my post op on September 8th & will find out what im allowed to eat then. It has actually been pretty hard not to eat food. My stomach feels so empty! It actually growls too!! I havent actually eaten anything since 5:30 thursday evening. Taking a shower was trying too. I dont really have any energy since no food in my system & I got weak before i even got through with the shower. Had to call my husband to help me. He's so awesome!! I stopped taking the pain meds Sunday cuz the pain wasnt bad enough to take meds & just sleep. The Gas X works pretty good. I got cinnamon flavor & it tastes like i just brushed my teeth each time i take it! I had to sleep in the recliner Saturday night but Sunday night i wanted to try the bed & my husband set it up for me so i wouldnt be laying flat & uncomfortable. It wasnt bad but still didnt get too much sleep. I get up & walk around as much as possible but i dont see myself going back to the gym for another week or so. This is all worth it yall! I do not regret this at all! My health was at stake & i refused to let it dwindle down anymore. Im ready to go to my daughter's Graduation next year & then to Disney World to celebrate! My husband & girls are so very proud of me. They hug me & tell me how much they love me. That makes me feel like a million bucks! I wonder though, can i eat applesauce or drink coffee? Im craving both of those! Good luck to everyone on their journey now & the ones going on their journey in the future. You will not regret it! Its gonna be a wonderful healthy life! I will keep in touch to let everyone know of my progress & defintely post some pictures.

[Jessydtx 0]

Hi, I was banded the 27th also. Same as you said it was much more pain than I expected. I am feeling much better now. Still taking the pain meds though....scared not too. I will probably stop tomorrow. I haven't really been hungry yet. My tummy growled a little...I have been eating 1/4 a cup of broth about 3 times a day and eating the popsicles/jello in between. I can't stand the broth so I took chicken noodle Soup and drained all of the juice out and have been eating it. Tastes much better. I also got some chicken noodle Soup from chic fil a and drained the juice out. I added a little Water but it was a treat for sure. Today I am going to get some hot and sour chinese soup (of course just eat the juice). I am on a clear liquid diet for 1 week, then a full liquid diet for another week.

I am so excited for this journey to begin. My partner had a gastric bypass a year ago and has lost 150 pounds. I see the difference it has made for her and I can't wait.

Wish you the best. Stay strong!

[bnlluvr02 0]

I'm on day 3 and every time I drink, I have to burp and then there is soreness/pain around my stomach...does anyone else have that?

[bnlluvr02 0]

PS...how do you guys add that weight ticker? I made my ticker and copied, but don't know how to add here?

[kimmila 0]

Good morning. Congtatulations. I chose to respond because your weight and BMI is exactly like mine and I am due to be banded on Sept. 7th and have been very nervous and anxious. I have read alot of blogs and for the most part, they have been positive. Take care and I will continue to follow.

[Jessydtx 0]

I am only having that issue with burping if I drink too much or too fast. As long as I am just sipping that doesn't happen. I am drinking through a straw cause I don't seem to swallow as much air that way....

I pasted the ticker in my signature line to get it to work. Let me know if that helps!

Are any of yall taking any Vitamins yet? I haven't started and I am curious what everyone else is taking.

[hawyn1972 0]

Congrats-- we were banded the same day....and I have the same uncomfortable feeling in my stomach as well. Hope you are feeling better.

[bnlluvr02 0]

I can't find where to edit my signature line, that's my problem, I'm a dork!

[tommygunn49 0]

got my band on the same date,lost 14lbs already know its just Water weight but still happy:thumbup:

[bnlluvr02 0]

I've lost 8 lbs of Water as well...so happy! Still waiting for the bloating to dissipate but other than that, feel good!

[mybarra4 0]

Hey Kimmila! Glad to hear from you. You will do amazing on this journey! It's all gonna be worth it in the end. I was very nervous & anxious up until the day of the surgery. I kept getting worried that something was gonna come up to keep me from getting the surgery. Once your PCP gives you the ok & the Anasthesiologist checks you out you are good to go. Looking forward to seeing you on here & let us know how everything goes.

[mybarra4 0]

PS...how do you guys add that weight ticker? I made my ticker and copied, but don't know how to add here?

Hey! All you have to do is go to your the USERCP & click on your signature & just copy it on the big space there. Then you click save or apply, something like that.

[mybarra4 0]

Congrats-- we were banded the same day....and I have the same uncomfortable feeling in my stomach as well. Hope you are feeling better.

Hey Hawyn! So how are you feeling now? I know im only hungry because i dont have a fill yet. So what are you on right now as far as diet? I want some coffee so bad! They said i can have decafeneited tea so i figure why not decafeneited coffee too? Im gonna call the nurse tomorrow & see what she says. I hope you are feeling better! Lets keep in touch with each other to see how we're doing & for support too! Good Luck!!!!!

[mybarra4 0]

got my band on the same date,lost 14lbs already know its just Water weight but still happy:thumbup:

Thats awesome Tommy! It doesnt matter if its Water or anything else, it matters & it all counts! Good Luck. I hope everything is going great for you!

[mybarra4 0]

I've lost 8 lbs of Water as well...so happy! Still waiting for the bloating to dissipate but other than that, feel good!

Hey bnlluvr! I too am waiting for the bloating to go away. My stomach feels so much bigger now than when i went into surgery!!lol Once all this gas is out then its supposed to be better. I hope sooner than later! Good Luck to you!