March 2011 Bandsters

[tntmom 1]

Hang in there...I am 8 days post op and finally feeling close to normal. Some days have been harder than others. Yesterday I was having mini breakdowns because I felt like I wasn't getting any nutrition..every time I ate I got a headache and nauseated. Today everything was much better. I guess what I'm saying is that it does get better... just give yourself time to heal and adjust to everything. Also it was really hard for me to tell people I was going to get banded but to my amazement I have gotten an amazing amount of support. Thank goodness for this forum where we can share and not feel like we have to go through this journey alone

I am still having problems adjusting. Feeling very anxious like I will never be able to eat again. Also feeling like it was pretty drastic. I don't know anyone else who has ever done this and only my husband knows what I did. I wish I had something to compare it to. There is a support group on the 28th so I am going to try very hard to make that. Just wish it was sooner. It helps to read that other people were anxious too here on the boards.

[fly4kidsrt 1]

My DH is doing the pre-op diet with me!!!! He is the best-hope all is going well with everyone today. My son is having a sleepover tonight for his BDay with 5 other 8 and 9 year olds. Give me strength to stick to this with 7 boys in the house for the party.

[Kellimorty1 1]

I didnt start feeling good till yesterday....9 days post op... I finally stopped having pain in my shoulder and my port incision only hurts when i use my stomach muscles...Like opening a heavy door and lifting in and out of bed ( i have a really tall bed)

Are you feeling better? I am about 48 hours out from surgery and not doing well. It hurts to yawn! When does it start to get better?

[puglover 0]

I get more and more excited everyday! Tuesdays the big day and I can't wait! I am soo looking forward to a new healthier me!! I have been keeping myself very busy with homework and friends these last few days to pass the time! So far on the pre-op diet I have lost a few pounds, not as much as I hoped but at the same time I do not feel miserable either! I thought it was going to be a very long and hungry 2 weeks but to my suprise it hasnt been! Good luck to all of you that are on your pre-op diet, you can do it!

[dsquared79 1]

Hi Puglover,

We share the same surgery date! Best of luck to you on your journey. And YES, WE CAN DO IT!!!!

-D.

[MarcyLoo 12]

I'm finding myself having a hard time deciding WHAT to eat....because I don't really want the crap I'm allowed -- I'd kill for Taco Time right now. But, I know I can get thru this. I think it's normal to feel anxiety.

I had only told some people at work, Dh and my in-laws assumign my family would not be supportive....but told them a week before surgery and WOW they are all great! I'm glad I was open about it.

[laura5127 1]

My surgery is on wednesday im a bit nervous. the only people that know are my parents, 2 brothers and one of my aunts. I am a bit worried that my surgery will be postponed because im just getting over the end of a cold and worried that it wont be gone by tuesday. Im also concerned about recovery time i know its usually not long but i have like four university assignments due in the week following my surgery. but im hoping and hoping all goes well and im better by then.

[MarcyLoo 12]

Laura, my surgery was just on Tuesday. I've had bronchitis for about 5 weeks. I was so worried surgery would be canceled that i took a dose of prescription cough Syrup the morning of....shame on me!! Anyway the anesthesiologist had to suction my lungs during surgery and was sure tot ell me it was pretty bad. The biggest worry, I think, is coughing post op, I think it can cause slippage. o be sure to be honest with them....hugs and good luck!

(by the way, I am a terrible patient)

[laura5127 1]

Laura, my surgery was just on Tuesday. I've had bronchitis for about 5 weeks. I was so worried surgery would be canceled that i took a dose of prescription cough Syrup the morning of....shame on me!! Anyway the anesthesiologist had to suction my lungs during surgery and was sure tot ell me it was pretty bad. The biggest worry, I think, is coughing post op, I think it can cause slippage. o be sure to be honest with them....hugs and good luck!

(by the way, I am a terrible patient)

hi, thanks

yea im kinda over the worst of it, its just that flem at the back of my throught that just wont go away and coughing to get rid of it, other then that i feel fine. but i will tell my doc on tuesday if its still there and will put the surgery on hold for maybe a week till it clears if i have too. yea my mum said she will not let me go ahead with the surgery if its not gone just cos it could open up a big can of worms. Ijust hope it goes away I will be soooo bumbed if i have to put it off. This pre op diet is driving me crazy. having to do it for another week will turn me insane. lol

[Ponderer 14]

I was banded on the 16th. I carry the majority of my weight in my stomach. I have been trying a bit here and there to feel for the port but I am not sure I am finding anything. Has anyone else experienced this or know if that is normal until some weight is lost, and perhaps more healing has taken place and I do not have to touch so lightly?

[tntmom 1]

I was banded on the 16th. I carry the majority of my weight in my stomach. I have been trying a bit here and there to feel for the port but I am not sure I am finding anything. Has anyone else experienced this or know if that is normal until some weight is lost, and perhaps more healing has taken place and I do not have to touch so lightly?

Lay on your back and stretch out,...that's how I finally figured out where mine was.

[Ponderer 14]

Lay on your back and stretch out,...that's how I finally figured out where mine was.

Thank you for the tip!

[fly4kidsrt 1]

Made waffles, bacon, sausage and juice for the 5 boys that stayed over last night. Now for the clean up and some Protein Drinks for me!! Making all of that now I am hungry-better get the blender out in a hurry!!

[mzstephanie 0]

4 days in on liquid diet and im already down 10lbs!!! Its not as bad as I thought!

[kloee 1]

I have lowfat cottage cheese, one egg, 2 oz tuna sugar free pudding, low fat cheese sticks.

Just had my 2 week post op app. today, doc said everything looks good and I can go on " mushy" foods, I though was going to be awesome , you know, after being on liquids for 2 weeks, but to my surprise, I can't figure it out what to eat, I tried soft tacos with a bean,chicken and salsa mixture (all blended, the nurse told me , was good) and … Big MISTAKE!!!!Even though I chew it a lot… the soft taco is WAY to thick!

I felt stuck, it was weird!!! And I don't even have any liquid in my band!!! , but I guess my doc is right (surprise, hehehe), I'll learn as I go!!!

I'm also scared of eating and gaining the weight that I lost back!!! What do I do!!!?? haaaaaaaa