May Bandsters!

[caramel*99 10]

I had my 3 week check up today and everything is going great. I did have a scare from straining to use the restroom and was having pain in my port site. But doc said all is good. From my last visit I'm down 16 lbs and 13 since my surgery on May 11th. I go back in 3 weeks where we will talk about a fill. Oh and I have the okay to start on my next phase......yipppeeeee. Tammy

That's awesome! Great job Tammy! Glad everything is ok with your port!

[caramel*99 10]

I'm surprised neither of you got a fill' date=' but if you are losing without it, that's great. I really hope my doctor gives me one so I won't get hungry as often.

Well as I posted in May Blooming Bandsters I spent 6 hrs in hospital yesterday due to severe Constipation and bowel obstruction. One of the most painful and worst things I have gone through. I have had lots of Water, and Miralax today. Just waiting for the rest of it to pass.. Wish it wasn't so painful.

I haven't been eating but I know I probably should :/ all I feel like is liquids right now[/quote']

Yea I was really thinking he would,but nope...I was prepared for it...Im glad I didn't jus so I can enjoy my bday wknd a lil better and not just b on liquids.

Lawd girl that's just horrible!! I could not even imagine! So sorry you are going thru that!

[caramel*99 10]

I'm surprised neither of you got a fill' date=' but if you are losing without it, that's great. I really hope my doctor gives me one so I won't get hungry as often.

Well as I posted in May Blooming Bandsters I spent 6 hrs in hospital yesterday due to severe Constipation and bowel obstruction. One of the most painful and worst things I have gone through. I have had lots of Water, and miralax today. Just waiting for the rest of it to pass.. Wish it wasn't so painful.

I haven't been eating but I know I probably should :/ all I feel like is liquids right now[/quote']

Yea I was really thinking he would,but nope...I was prepared for it...Im glad I didn't jus so I can enjoy my bday wknd a lil better and not just b on liquids.

Lawd girl that's just horrible!! I could not even imagine! So sorry you are going thru that!

[whymomwhy 12]

I go to the Doctors tomorrow for my 4 week check I have had a cold for the last 2 weeks and My port is really sore....I got stuck for the first time today drinking Water Hoping everything is ok. Starting to feel hungry between meals which I haven't had to deal with yet so I have been lucky my doctor won't fill until 6 weeks post op so have to stay strong and watch my food intake VS excercise output. I am down 25lbs since I started the journey.

[Tamg 29]

Well I had my 3 week post op check up today and it went great!! I've been having some pain along my right side of the belly where my port is and he said it was fine that I had strained the muscle. We scheduled another appt in 3 weeks and will have a possible fill then. I havent been/or felt hunger so he didnt do one. I'm so excited about this whole process!! He even told me that I could move from mushie to food food!! yipppppppeeeeeee!! Oh and since my last visit with him just before my surgery I've lost 16lbs!!!!!!!!!! Can I hear a loud PTL (Praise The Lord)) God is good.

Have a blessed day!!!

Love to all!!!

Tammy

[Tamg 29]

Well I had my 3 week post op check up today and it went great!! I've been having some pain along my right side of the belly where my port is and he said it was fine that I had strained the muscle. We scheduled another appt in 3 weeks and will have a possible fill then. I havent been/or felt hunger so he didnt do one. I'm so excited about this whole process!! He even told me that I could move from mushie to food food!! yipppppppeeeeeee!! Oh and since my last visit with him just before my surgery I've lost 16lbs!!!!!!!!!! Can I hear a loud PTL (Praise The Lord)) God is good.

Have a blessed day!!!

Love to all!!!

Pss

Did you know that the Gardien burgers (meat sub) has 17 grams of Protein. These are delish!!

Tammy

[Scooby_Who 5]

Hi everyone - got banded yesterday. The pain is a little worse than I thought especially on my right side where the port is. The pain meds just seem to knock the edge off. Liquids seem to be going down fine and I actually do feel hungry! Tomorrow I start "full" liquids, and the list of foods says I can have strained Soups so I'm pretty excited about that!

[tanieya 10]

Hey all haven't posted in a while but I'm doing great since being banded may7th. Haven't lost or gained any weight and don't feel any restriction so I know I'm in what they call "bandster hell." I'm surprised to see ppl posting about trying to get fills so early, I was told you couldn't get a fill until you start solid foods? well anyway next week I start solids, hopefully soon after I will get a fill. I feel like I'm not progressing but it's still soon. Glad to see all the new bandsters are doing well.

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[tanieya 10]

Hey all haven't posted in a while but I'm doing great since being banded may7th. Haven't lost or gained any weight and don't feel any restriction so I know I'm in what they call "bandster hell." I'm surprised to see ppl posting about trying to get fills so early, I was told you couldn't get a fill until you start solid foods? well anyway next week I start solids, hopefully soon after I will get a fill. I feel like I'm not progressing but it's still soon. Glad to see all the new bandsters are doing well.

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[tanieya 10]

Hey all haven't posted in a while but I'm doing great since being banded may7th. Haven't lost or gained any weight and don't feel any restriction so I know I'm in what they call "bandster hell." I'm surprised to see ppl posting about trying to get fills so early, I was told you couldn't get a fill until you start solid foods? well anyway next week I start solids, hopefully soon after I will get a fill. I feel like I'm not progressing but it's still soon. Glad to see all the new bandsters are doing well.

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[tanieya 10]

I'm surprised neither of you got a fill' date=' but if you are losing without it, that's great. I really hope my doctor gives me one so I won't get hungry as often.

Well as I posted in May Blooming Bandsters I spent 6 hrs in hospital yesterday due to severe Constipation and bowel obstruction. One of the most painful and worst things I have gone through. I have had lots of Water, and miralax today. Just waiting for the rest of it to pass.. Wish it wasn't so painful.

I haven't been eating but I know I probably should :/ all I feel like is liquids right now[/quote']

Sorry to hear that daisy I know you was banded the day after me, and the crazy thing is I have the opposite of constipation lol. Hope u feel better:)

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[tanieya 10]

Hey all haven't posted in a while but I'm doing great since being banded may7th. Haven't lost or gained any weight and don't feel any restriction so I know I'm in what they call "bandster hell." I'm surprised to see ppl posting about trying to get fills so early' date=' I was told you couldn't get a fill until you start solid foods? well anyway next week I start solids, hopefully soon after I will get a fill. I feel like I'm not progressing but it's still soon. Glad to see all the new bandsters are doing well.

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Why did this post 3 times Smh!

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[purtyfulpnay 5]

Just curious...

I read on a few posts that people had no problems sleeping on their side/stomach or use pillow while sleeping in these positions. Has anyone tried sleeping on their side but feels like an abdomen muscle is being pulled (from the weight of your stomach)?

I was banded last Friday and I would love to be back on my side and stomach again, but I don't want to do anything that might cause problems...

[lassie 247]

dont even remember going back to the surgery room. After my first shot to relax me I was gone, ( I am a wimp)

Sorry about the gas, it still hurts a little in my arm after a week but it is way better. Husband gave good back massage it helped.. Or maybe it just took my mind somewhere else.

[lchouinard83 13]

Just curious...

I read on a few posts that people had no problems sleeping on their side/stomach or use pillow while sleeping in these positions. Has anyone tried sleeping on their side but feels like an abdomen muscle is being pulled (from the weight of your stomach)?

I was banded last Friday and I would love to be back on my side and stomach again' date=' but I don't want to do anything that might cause problems...[/quote']

It took me about 2 weeks to sleep on my side... I would try all the time, but I would always feel a pain... Now I can finally sleep comfortably on my side... Tomorrow will be 3 weeks since I was banded.... You have so much to look forward to!