Lap Band + Plication. Just Got Back From The Hospital.

[NWgirl 574]

Yeah, I'm not in too much pain, but my body doesn't seem to be asking for much in the way of foods. I can tell I'm a little parched because my mouth is dry, but my tummy is full already so I don't want to over due the Water.< /p>

[guitar4life3000 24]

Yeah, I'm not in too much pain, but my body doesn't seem to be asking for much in the way of foods. I can tell I'm a little parched because my mouth is dry, but my tummy is full already so I don't want to over due the Water.

I just had some success. My doctors kept telling me to use nonfat or 1% milk for my Protein shakes. Turns out i can only keep it down if I mix it with Water. Bleh... but at least I am getting my Protein. From what I have been told is that you can't really over due the water. They said that as long as I am taking small sips I should just keep drinking to stay hydrated.

[shy2012 43]

Its weird... I only get the nausea when I drink my Protein shake. When I walk around my shoulders hurt like crazy.

I was told at the hospital that the gas is whats making my shoulders hurt as well. Did you find that certain Protein shakes worked better than others?

[shy2012 43]

I have not had the surgery yet but from what I've read from other they feel nauseated when drinking the shake when it's to thick. Most have been using Water instead of milk and or maybe you can add water if it's prepared already. BTW Congrats on the road to a new life!

[Allison0927 329]

a heating pad works wonders for everything - the gas pain and the incisions. It was truly a savior for me in the first 4-5 days after surgery when the gas was still killing me.

[Debbiehyl 0]

a heating pad works wonders for everything - the gas pain and the incisions. It was truly a savior for me in the first 4-5 days after surgery when the gas was still killing me.

I am 31/2 weeks post op and I only had mild gas pain that was until week 2 and omg I have been in agony since with what felt like a stitch under left side rib cage it has now moved around to all around belly button area. It does get easier if I move around or if I lie down. My port has also flipped onto it's side I did see my surgeon last week who tried to turn it flat he did manage to access it though and said he would watch it closely, it's below. My breast bone.

[danyelle574 0]

Hey All, I had my band and plication on January 13, 2012. As of yesterday I have lost 40lbs. My highest weight was 268, and I am at 228 now. I had an adjustment yesterday as well. (I forgot to ask what he put in) I feel like everything is getting stuck today!

[guitar4life3000 24]

Hey Everybody!

Here's a little update with some questions. I got banded with plication on Monday and so far my stomach still feels like its in not. I have some slight pressure underneath my chest plate.

- Does anybody have experience with the skin under your eyes getting really dry? My skin is puffy, red, and dry under my eyes and I don't know what its from. I am drinking Water alllll day long non stop.

- The only success I have had with Protein is Peanut Butter. I take very very small bites and make sure it melts in my mouth. Does anybody know if this is okay? I will try to eat a Protein shake again today but so far the Peanut Butter makes me feel a little better.

[springday 2]

I had band with plication on 3/20/2012. I have done well, but I am soooo hungry! Cory, what is your preop diet? Mine was supposed to be clears for the first 7 days. Only 1 ounce every 30 minutes while awake. Days 8-15 are able to add some thinned out oatmeal, yogurt, etc. I have cheated a little bit-- I ate some chicken breast tonight. I just chewed really well and took very small bites.

I am having some pain in my port site. I can feel it under my skin-- feels like a small egg. Planning on starting a walking program today, but it really hurts when I move in a certain direction. Also hurts when I cough, sneeze, laugh, or lie down with my legs out straight. I know tht sounds crazy. Will see my doctor a week from today. Hope I have lost some!!

[Boniluuu 25]

I do not understand what the difference is between the regular band and the plication?

[mandagay 93]

Guitar

Put a warm wet tea bag on ur eyes for 10-15 min. That will help moisturize. U could also try cucumber slices but I prefer the tea bags. Sorry if that sounds girlie but, "when in Rome"...

[byrd 28]

These things you are going through are normal.. in about 24-48 hours the nausea will go away. keep taking your pain Meds.

you will be fine, and in about 90 days you will be all smiles Good Luck

[springday 2]

the plication is an additional procedure. The doctor folds the stomach in and sutures it, making a smaller stomach. similar to the gastric sleeve, but stomach is not cut or removed.

[readyinTN 0]

I had the band+plication done on 1/24/12. I did not experience any nausea but I was in a lot of pain for several days. I had my surgery on a Tuesday and did not return to work until the following Monday. It took me about 3 weeks before I could start exercising again. You will be so glad that you opted for the plication!!!! Best decsion I ever made...I almost opted not to but changed my mind at the last minute. It has been 9 weeks and I have not had a fill yet. 25 lbs lost without a fill and not really even hungry.

Hang in there...good luck!!

[guitar4life3000 24]

Hey everyone!

I am sorry that it has been a little bit, I have been very busy with work. So far I have no more pain or nausea except where my port is. It feels like a bruise on my stomach. It's nothing too crazy, I only feel it if I bump it on something or if I fall asleep on my stomach. I have been eating a wide variety of mushy food which has been nice. I have finally been able to feel the full feeling again which has been surprisingly unpleasant. I don't have any fill at all so just from the plication I can eat maybe 3 to 4 ounces of food. If I over do it, i get an extremely painful feeling right behind my sternum. Another thing that has been weird is that you don't get the full feeling in your stomach or belly. You get it right below your sternum. It is very different than what I am used to. I think I will miss the "Belly" full. It is so much less satisfying to stuff myself. The hardest part of the whole process has been not being able to drink beer. I am not a big liquor fan at all but because I can't drink beer for a while I tried it out yesterday. I got really tipsy off of one long island. It was ridiculous! I haven't had any bread, Pasta or rice in what seems like forever and have been pretty okay without it. It is absolutely amazing how many things in this world are made with bread/pasta! You don't realize it until you can't eat it! Another hump that I don't know how to deal with is when I go out to eat the server always ask's if I didn't like the food. Because of how big of a guy I am it looks very unnatural for me to only eat 1/8 of the food I am given, and I still can't bring myself to order off of the kids menu (mostly because I can't eat any of it yet,) and because I don't want to have to explain to my server why I am doing so.

That's about all that I can think of right now! I will make sure to update more frequently. Thank you for all of the awesome support, it really got me through my first week.

- Cory