newly banded

[julia75 0]

hi everyone my name is julia. Iam 35 years old, I am from seattle WA, and I just got my lap-band 4 days ago in Tijuana at angeles hosp. I would like to see if anybody knows what to do in case of nauseas. I almost vomited after eating and that scares me a lot so i went and drank some pepto bismol and that made me feel better. the dr. asked me at the hosp if I felt nauseas but i didnt at the time, but now iam and also i have been burping alot. should I start the Protein Shakes or should i wait until next monday?????? because i think i feel this way because iam not eating much. plus iam scared of eating now. please give some advice.

[TKW 501]

Well, you don't want to throw up, so the pepto is fine. Why are you waiting on the protien shakes, I think you can start them right away (unless your dr. advised you differently)

[brenda62 47]

hi everyone my name is julia. Iam 35 years old, I am from seattle WA, and I just got my lap-band 4 days ago in Tijuana at Angeles hosp. I would like to see if anybody knows what to do in case of nauseas. I almost vomited after eating and that scares me a lot so i went and drank some pepto bismol and that made me feel better. the dr. asked me at the hosp if I felt nauseas but i didnt at the time, but now iam and also i have been burping alot. should I start the Protein shakes or should i wait until next monday?????? because i think i feel this way because iam not eating much. plus iam scared of eating now. please give some advice.

I had my done at Evergreen hospital in Kirkland (I went through N. W. weightloss ) I am having yougert in the morning and Soups the rest fo the day. Eat slower and and make sure you are only eating from your list . I am doing well with that. I was also told I can drink Protein Shakes now. good luck and hope you feel better.

[Harleygirl65 0]

hi everyone my name is julia. Iam 35 years old, I am from seattle WA, and I just got my lap-band 4 days ago in Tijuana at Angeles hosp. I would like to see if anybody knows what to do in case of nauseas. I almost vomited after eating and that scares me a lot so i went and drank some pepto bismol and that made me feel better. the dr. asked me at the hosp if I felt nauseas but i didnt at the time, but now iam and also i have been burping alot. should I start the Protein shakes or should i wait until next monday?????? because i think i feel this way because iam not eating much. plus iam scared of eating now. please give some advice.

Hi Julia, i know what you are talking about, i just got banded on the 31 of march and just on tue i had that feeling all day it is normal but try just sipping on Water every ten min. My doc gave me little med. cups that are 1ounce cups so i started to use them and the next day i was fine. I think when we were in the hospital we were concesine of what we were doing and somehow lost that when we got home. Good Luck. Harleygirl65

[Thursty 0]

Hi I just got banded on the 5th, and I've been drinking the Protein Shakes since the 6th. My doctor put me on a clear lliquid diet for the first week or two hopefully one.... I drink 4oz of Protein 3 times a day and Water, crystal light, broth, and sugar free ice pops... oh an sugar free jello.......... my doc also said for the gas because of the air that they pump in our stomach to walk because it is not the same gas that would be in the intestines. they told me to stay hydrated I have a plan around the clock from 8am-11pm givin to me by the bariatric team that gives me examples of what to drink... its 4oz every hour for the first week plus the Vitamin and calcium.... i am a little weak though cause I've been out and about but I think I should have just gotten more rest, I am also hungry although everyone else tells me they were not :-(

[Thursty 0]

Well, you don't want to throw up, so the pepto is fine. Why are you waiting on the protien shakes, I think you can start them right away (unless your dr. advised you differently)

[Thursty 0]

Wow you lost 106..... Congratulations....... that's my goal..... I just got banded on 4/5/2011 but I am hungry in my mind....... I keep thinking of all these wonderful things I could eat and this liquid diet is killing me.......... I want my surgery to be a success any suggestions?

[changinmylyfe 0]

Hi I just got banded on the 5th, and I've been drinking the Protein shakes since the 6th. My doctor put me on a clear lliquid diet for the first week or two hopefully one.... I drink 4oz of Protein 3 times a day and Water, crystal light, broth, and sugar free ice pops... oh an sugar free Jello.......... my doc also said for the gas because of the air that they pump in our stomach to walk because it is not the same gas that would be in the intestines. they told me to stay hydrated I have a plan around the clock from 8am-11pm givin to me by the bariatric team that gives me examples of what to drink... its 4oz every hour for the first week plus the Vitamin and calcium.... i am a little weak though cause I've been out and about but I think I should have just gotten more rest, I am also hungry although everyone else tells me they were not :-(

hi I just got banded on the 6th and i am starving and my biggest challenge is bending. i am sticking to the liquids for now but am so ready for the next phase.

[julia75 0]

Hi everyone I am back after 1 yr that I got my surgery. Initally I had lost 25 # like in the first month after surgery in mexico, but when I came to Seattle it took me like 4 months to be able to find a place to get my fills. The first dr. I found did not had the fluroscopy x ray machine so I ended up being poked seven times. The doctor never found my port, and on top of that the doctor had parkinson's so I never went back. Later, I found a different doctor two hours away from my home town, but every time I go he charges me 350 for every fill. My friend who also has a lap band tried to do my fill (she is uncertified) and it hurt me. Up to now, I have gained 15 lbs. and I'm desperate. I throw up pretty much every day. Does anybody have any advice for me or know a good place in Seattle that can do my fill?

[julia75 0]

Hi everyone I am back after 1 yr that I got my surgery. Initally I had lost 25 # like in the first month after surgery in mexico' date=' but when I came to Seattle it took me like 4 months to be able to find a place to get my fills. The first dr. I found did not had the fluroscopy x ray machine so I ended up being poked seven times. The doctor never found my port, and on top of that the doctor had parkinson's so I never went back. Later, I found a different doctor two hours away from my home town, but every time I go he charges me 350 for every fill. My friend who also has a lap band tried to do my fill (she is uncertified) and it hurt me. Up to now, I have gained 15 lbs. and I'm desperate. I throw up pretty much every day. Does anybody have any advice for me or know a good place in Seattle that can do my fill?[/quote']

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Hi everyone I am back after 1 yr that I got my surgery. Initally I had lost 25 # like in the first month after surgery in mexico, but when I came to Seattle it took me like 4 months to be able to find a place to get my fills. The first dr. I found did not had the fluroscopy x ray machine so I ended up being poked seven times. The doctor never found my port, and on top of that the doctor had parkinson's so I never went back. Later, I found a different doctor two hours away from my home town, but every time I go he charges me 350 for every fill. My friend who also has a lap band tried to do my fill (she is uncertified) and it hurt me. Up to now, I have gained 15 lbs. and I'm desperate. I throw up pretty much every day. Does anybody have any advice for me or know a good place in Seattle that can do my fill?

Ok first, don't EVER let a friend or anyone who isn't qualified try to give you a fill. You're just begging for some major complications messing with that.

If you're throwing up daily, you don't need a fill, you need to have your band checked. You shouldn't be vomiting with the band. You need to make sure it's not too tight or slipped.

Can you have one of the other doctors you found locally check the band position for you? If you can't, you might have to go back to the surgeon who placed the band to have him check it. One way or another, you need it checked by a qualified surgeon immediately because vomiting daily is very bad.

Good luck.