You Guys are SCARING ME!

[ebeeze824 1]

I had my surgery on 9/28 and I haven't felt any of what I've been reading today. I'm now wondering if my band is even in place. I haven't thrown up once, no diarrhea, and no not getting anything down. I have been able to get in at least 3 to 4 Protein Shakes per day and broth. I'm getting in my Water not as much as recommended but I'm getting it in. My only concern was I hadn't had a bowel movement but I had one finally yesterday afternoon. I hope there isn't anything wrong with my band cause now I can't wait for my two week appt.

Edited October 4, 2010 by ebeeze824

[bandedjen 0]

Sounds like you got lucky!

[Butterfly2010 0]

I had my surgery on 9/28 and I haven't felt any of what I've been reading today. I'm now wondering if my band is even in place. I haven't thrown up once, no diarrhea, and no not getting anything down. I have been able to get in at least 3 to 4 Protein shakes per day and broth. I'm getting in my Water not as much as recommended but I'm getting it in. My only concern was I hadn't had a bowel movement but I had one finally yesterday afternoon. I hope there isn't anything wrong with my band cause now I can't wait for my two appt.

I would not be scarred! Be happy! You should NOT throw up! diarrhea is "optional" lol; Protein Shakes and broth, yes, that's good!!

To me it looks like you are doing as your doc told you; but you got to read some of the positive posts too! Hope all stays well for you!!!

[Tsaleen 1]

I haven't thrown up either :smile2: Consider yourself lucky!

[Nicole74 4]

I was the same way you were..Im on week 8 after surgery and Iv never gotten sick, anything stuck or not even any bathroom issues..other than being in bandster hell now and not losing weight anymore...I consider myself lucky that I have taken so well to do..I think Id rather feel "normal" like pre band than some other things people are experiencing. I have a friend who has been sick since getting the band and she is over a year out!! never can handle fills, her hair is falling out and she is always feels nauseus. I complain about being hungry and being able to eat alot but than I hear or see her and think Thank God Im not like that.

[BUNNY7 3]

I had my surgery on 9/28 and I haven't felt any of what I've been reading today. I'm now wondering if my band is even in place. I haven't thrown up once, no diarrhea, and no not getting anything down. I have been able to get in at least 3 to 4 Protein Shakes per day and broth. I'm getting in my Water not as much as recommended but I'm getting it in. My only concern was I hadn't had a bowel movement but I had one finally yesterday afternoon. I hope there isn't anything wrong with my band cause now I can't wait for my two appt.

I'm exactly the same.... banded 2 and half weeks ago. I've have minimal pain left, never been nauseous or vomited, hve been constipated (I was warned by dietician) and took movicol which worked like a charm. I am managing 1 and half litres of water and everything I have eaten thus far has been fine (except for a thin slice of carrot cake washed down with coffee - won't do that again!!!) I too wondered if everything is okay inside? Have to just trust that all is well and I'm just lucky - like you! By the way the gas comes and goes.

[avargas18 0]

I didn't even notice anything until the 2nd fill. That is when I first had food get stuck, when the perils of eating to fast came to light, and not chewing about 36 times became important.

Don't be scared. Are you doing what is asked of you by your physcian?

On the flip side, I understand, and you wonder if, if ,if. If it is working,? WIll the band work for me?

Everyone reacts differently. Just let your Dr. know what you are concerned about and truthfully infrom them how you are doing and what you are thinking so that sucess is yours!

Good luck!

[kittykat56 0]

I had my surgery on 9/28 and I haven't felt any of what I've been reading today. I'm now wondering if my band is even in place. I haven't thrown up once, no diarrhea, and no not getting anything down. I have been able to get in at least 3 to 4 Protein shakes per day and broth. I'm getting in my Water not as much as recommended but I'm getting it in. My only concern was I hadn't had a bowel movement but I had one finally yesterday afternoon. I hope there isn't anything wrong with my band cause now I can't wait for my two appt.

I don't think you have anything to worry about. I was banded on 9/22 and haven't experienced hardly any of the side effects that others have. Very minimal pain, no nausea, no vomitting, no diarrhea...It's been pretty easy so far. And sometimes, I'm ashamed to say that for fear it just hasn't gotten bad yet. (I did have quite a bit of gas pain for the first few days!) I too wondered if everything was "right" with my band. But after talking to a lot of people on this forum, I found that we're just lucky! And I am soooo thankful I haven't had to deal with all of those other issues! :smile2:

Good Luck to you!

[cjett 0]

Congratulations and no you are not the only one. I sometimes wondered if something was wrong because I haven't had any throwing up, sticking, etc and best of all I have not had to have a fill yet and as of this morning I have lost 40lbs since June 28. Just enjoy it because even not having any problems it is still hard work in eating right and working out.

Hope it keeps going well. :smile2:

[kab1278 3]

The only problem I have had is some pain in my left arm (nothing awful-often an indication of eating too much) and Constipation. The anesthetic and pain drugs often cause constipation and sometimes you have to take a stool softner to help out. Other than that, I have been really lucky and VERY happy. Now I am just waiting for my second fill because I need more restriction. I can eat too much and often have a rumbly tummy because I am hungry, even when meeting 65 grams of Protein.

But we are the lucky ones!!!

[Cindy82281 0]

You have NOHITHING to worry about... if I have learned anything in the last year it is that everyone is SO different... you will learn what fits you and what suits you and what is "you" please dont worry you will learn what is good for you

[Alycopp 0]

I had surgery 9/28 too!!! I have no trouble getting anything down! That however is my problem. I am STARVING!!! AI have not had much pain, just a little. The diarrhea is not like being sick with a stomach virus diarrhea, its more like I have had nothing but liquid so as a result, liquid. I personally am not supposed to be on Protein Shakes yet, hopefully I get the go ahead tomorrow. All I can tell from this site is that everyone is VERY different. The only nausea I had was the day of surgery from anesthesia. Good luck to you.

[ebeeze824 1]

My problem is I CAN GET food DOWN and that is not good. I dont know why I feel so risky but I had a french fry today and it went down smoothly. I honestly was hoping that it came back up. I'm going to call my doctor tomorrow cause this is making me very nervous.

[BetsyB 9]

There's nothing wrong. I didn't experience anything untoward, either. Some people do, some people don't

[BUNNY7 3]

My problem is I CAN GET food DOWN and that is not good. I dont know why I feel so risky but I had a french fry today and it went down smoothly. I honestly was hoping that it came back up. I'm going to call my doctor tomorrow cause this is making me very nervous.

I also have that problem! Just managed half a ham sandwich and Soup - no feeling full, nauseous or bloated. I'm 3 weeks since banding so now I'm feeling guilty as I'm only supposed to be on solids in 2 weeks time!!!! Let me know what your doc said to you please. Thanks, Des