Banded April 2Nd And Still In Pain???

[Anglkrys2 24]

I'm going to be completely honest! Even when they wheeled me into surgery my intuition was to run! I have four kids, work full time, and go to school at night! Really nervous about making this change... That being said, I had the surgery and my stomach looks like I been in a fight with Tison! My stomach is soooo sore. I am starving too, didn't expect that! I can barely get down the liquids and all I want is food, real food! I should also tell u I have IBS-d really bad and since I can only tolerate liquids I can't stay out of the bathroom! Was this a mistake or is all I am feeling normal? I'm going crazy thinking about never having a sub again or pasta!! I guess I should of just listened to my intuition! I wasn't ready for this!

[NWgirl 574]

you aren't even a week post-op, so calm down. Many people say that they have the same what did I do feeling in the first couple weeks. Remember that you may or may not be able to eat certain foods, but more than likely it will be a few months down the line before it becomes reality.

Make sure to get enough Protein in during this time, it will help with the hunger (good equation for the proper amount of Protein is body weight x 0.3= grams of protein per day). You need good shakes for this. What are your Dr's instructions for returning to normal food?

[Tahneesamson 41]

I was banded on the 2 as well. I'm having a rough time as well, I even ended up in the ER on Tuesday night for severe vommitting and diarehhea. I was also extremely dehydrated. I've been having the diarehhea problem all week, it sux. I've cried and had my breakdowns but ultimately I did this to change my life. So hang in there it can only get better. Stay strong

[cakelly73 28]

As they say...liquids in, liquids out :/..the battle starts right away, and you can either fight it, or throw in the towel. I am 7 months out, and i still have days where i question if this was the right decision. Going out to eat with my husband or friends is not the same anymore. I am either to nervous to eat for fear of having a stuck episode, or i sit there feeling sorry for myself because i cant enjoy it. BUT, i quickly realize, i am in control of this. And i know my limits, so i eat a piece of this, a piece of that, some of this, and im done. I can still eat pretty much anything i did before, just much much less of it, and im ok with that!

[Anglkrys2 24]

Tahnee.... I'm glad I'm not alone but sorry your going through this too! I think I'm not drinking enough Protein but unfortunately they are making me sick to my stomach. I know it's too early to freak out but it's what I do when I don't feel good! Hopefully that changes soon! What is this "stuck" thing u guys are talking about? I taking one day at a time!

[Tahneesamson 41]

I'm not getting in barely any protein! My dr said not to worry too much about it this week, just to heal for now. I hope u get to feeling better soon...this will all be worth it!