May Bandsters!

[brwnangel 7]

Finally got to step on the scale. About 2 days before surgery I was 307. Today I'm 297!

Sooo happy to finally be out of the 300+!!!

Congrats!! I can't wait to be under 300!

[kah1213 311]

i cant wait to sleep on my stomach...but i'm not rushing anything

[Jackie's girl 32]

I with all of you some days I feel like I can eat just as much as before but I've noticed tht if I try to eat more than my band will allow I get that stuck feeling...I go for my first post op appt 2ma morning I don't knw if I'll get a fill but I'm thinking I will. Hoping tht my surgeon doesn't talk too bad to me

I do feel a stuck feeling if I eat too fast, I can actually feel the food squeezing through. I know I can eat anything, but I am still trying to stick to the plan and my calories. I ate cheese one day and because of the consistency of it, it was low going down. I get filled on the 25th and looking forward to that!

[Jackie's girl 32]

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']

Oh no, I know that was painful, hope you are feeling better

[Jackie's girl 32]

Yea I was really thinking he would' date='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![/quote']

My doctor won't do a fill either of you are losing weight. He says for some people the band is psychological and you may not need one until your weight loss slows down or you find yourself overrating.

[Jackie's girl 32]

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']

My stomach felt very heavy when sleeping on my side at first, so I did prop the pillow under it so it wasn't just hanging there. After awhile that goes away. I am 19 days post op and sleep on my side no problem. I can even sleep partially on my stomach. But not all the way.

[brwnangel 7]

I guess I was lucky because I really didn't have any issues sleeping. I guess my pain meds had me knocked out.

[lassie 247]

Oh no, I know that was painful, hope you are feeling better

I think I am getting that way I am taking what the doctor ordered but not working I think i will go get some of that miralax.

Lassie

[MandaElaine 20]

Do any of you ladies have blogs? I have thought about starting one I just don't know if I would be as inspiring and creative as some of the ones I read. I also barely have time for the forums much less a blog. I would like to though.

[daisychains7 427]

Yes, I guess I don't understand those who say they can keep eating and eating. Lately after 1/2cup I feel uncomfortably full! I start burping and my stomach feels stuffed. How small are the bites you guys are taking? I am taking 45 mins to eat a small amount yet got some shrimp stuck yesterday so my only issue is, I get stuffed from a small amount, but I'm hungry again 2 hours later.

Oh no' date=' I know that was painful, hope you are feeling better[/quote']

Thank you. It was a nightmare! Colace and Water are my best friends right now.

Do any of you ladies have blogs? I have thought about starting one I just don't know if I would be as inspiring and creative as some of the ones I read. I also barely have time for the forums much less a blog. I would like to though.

I don't have a blog but I would totally read yours. I was watching YouTube videos this week and they were so inspirational and relatable.

[purtyfulpnay 5]

My stomach felt very heavy when sleeping on my side at first, so I did prop the pillow under it so it wasn't just hanging there. After awhile that goes away. I am 19 days post op and sleep on my side no problem. I can even sleep partially on my stomach. But not all the way.

I tried the pillow, it feels like it's pushing up too high. I can't win, so I'm just waiting it out.

Do any of you ladies have blogs? I have thought about starting one I just don't know if I would be as inspiring and creative as some of the ones I read. I also barely have time for the forums much less a blog. I would like to though.

I follow some bandsters (pre- and post-op) on Tumblr. Not really a blog dedicated 100% to WLS, but they share their stories. Also, a few of us do video blogs/journals on YouTube. I'm listed as purtyfulpnay on YouTube.

[Lisa Renee Cook Pettit 19]

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!

i was banded 17 days ago and i have been back on my side/stomache for about a week.Patients it will all get better.everyday is truely a lot better than the day before.I have NO problems at all I am just thanking God I was one of the lucky ones that has not experienced alot of the negative that sometimes come with this surgery.Not yet anyways.My first fill is this coming Thurseday so we will see if any problems come with it.Just keep your spirits up and it will all get better.

[caramel*99 10]

My doctor won't do a fill either of you are losing weight. He says for some people the band is psychological and you may not need one until your weight loss slows down or you find yourself overrating.

Yea he said I was doing great...losing 7.5 lbs in 2 wks. He pretty much pushed me out the door and said see ya in 4-6 wks!

[pbmls223 10]

Hi May friends! I've been really busy with kids, family and Girl Scouts lately!

Today I had to make 2 veggie pizzas & 3 fruit pizzas and the kicker, I couldn't eat a single bite of it because I'm still on full liquids (still on full liquids a little longer than normal because we are waiting for my NP to get back from materity leave).

Tuesday I go back to see my NP! Then I expect to be moved to mushie stage and be told when to start regular foods and to schedule my first fill. However, on Monday I have an appt with my GYN and I am thinking she will be wanting to schedule a laparoscopy of my left ovary so, if that's the case that may delay my first fill. I heard or read somewhere anytime you go in for surgery with a band they like to unfill it before the surgery. So why bother to put anything in. Also, if she's going to do it, I'd like it sooner than later so I can heal overlapping this surgery so I can have some time with my kids in the Water this summer swimming.

I have a blog I'd be willing to share, just send me a message and I'll send you the web address.

[pbmls223 10]

Oh I **think** I'm down approximately 34.6 lbs (9.6 since surgery) since starting at the bariatric clinic. I can't wait to go in on Tuesday and see the difference between their scale and mine so I can make a note in sharpie on my scale