October Banders

[clariv0329 0]

Good Morning,

I was banded October 6th in Wareham Ma. I am having no pain issues, except the gas feeling. I have been walking around and sipping Water and drinking my Protein Shakes. I gained 6lb post surgery. Tell me, I wasn't in shock. I was feeling sad last nite. I guess b/c I was sore and gassy. I actually cried b/c I didn't know what to do with myself. Looking for some positive words!

Thanks...

[nomrlz 1]

I was banded on tht 6th too. I didn't have very much gas pain. But am sore. I had gained a couple of pounds after surgery but am trying to walk and still to take it easy.

I know how hard this is but try to keep up beat. Everywhere I've read on here says that we shouldn't be worried about losing weight right now just concentrate on healing.

Good Luck

[cowboysmommy 0]

I was banded on the 6th also. I went up 6 lbs after surgery which I am looking forward to falling back off. It sounds like you are doing well with your healing & that is great. It is an emotional experience for me also but we are on our way now, hang on for the ride!

[paula44 0]

Hang in there. I had my surgery last October and it has taken most of the year for me to get to where I am actually glad that I had the surgery. It is such a mind game when you start messing with how you can and can't eat, but eventually you will get it. Just keep doing what you should. It will all work out.

Good Morning,

I was banded October 6th in Wareham Ma. I am having no pain issues, except the gas feeling. I have been walking around and sipping Water and drinking my Protein shakes. I gained 6lb post surgery. Tell me, I wasn't in shock. I was feeling sad last nite. I guess b/c I was sore and gassy. I actually cried b/c I didn't know what to do with myself. Looking for some positive words!

Thanks...

[amymom2 0]

Hi~

I was banded October 12th. I had the same issues with the gas and I also had a good bit more pain than I had anticipated but I am happy to report I am much better now. I gained about 3 lbs following surgery but that was due to swelling in my abdomen. I have since lost it plus about 6 more. I am starving though. The Protein Shakes are only holding me for about 2 hours if that. My stomach is a constant growl..lol. Hang in there..they all say it gets better.

[Dawn200321 146]

October 19th. No issues except hunger from the liquid diet!! lol

[bmmb2009 6]

Hang in there, it gets a little better every day. I know it gets frustrating but you're still "fresh" from the surgery and our bodies are still healing. I was weighing myself every day and gave up after weighing in one afternoon and I took a nap woke up and for whatever reason weighed 3 lbs more than before my nap. REALLY?!? So now I only weigh every other day.

I was banded on the 4th and am completely free from the pain, I can even comfortably sleep on my side again. A bit gassy today but that's because I tried to chew some gum which I knew was a no no but I guess I had to experience it for myself. I also go on a lot of walks....it truly does help. I've lost 23lbs total...10 on the pre-op and 13 since 10/4. Last Friday I was in horrible pain...I even had to check to make sure my incisions weren't ripped open. I've read on here that it was most likely my nerves. By Sunday I was free from all pain and have been since then.