Banded 4.23.12

[gwenlyn089 0]

new to the forum, and banded monday. just wondering how other newbies are doing, and how everyone is adjusting. i had no fill at the time of surgery & was in a lot of pain up until today. i'm so proud of myself for not taking any pain/ nausea medicine today. however i am feeling hungry, which my surgeon said i probably shouldn't feel. anyone else feel this way?

also, about 10 minutes after i drink something, i get a sharp pain in my chest, and it's hard to breathe. is this a stuck feeling? or just that i drank too much?

look forward to talking with you all!

[Kerra 4]

I was just banded on 4/23 as well and I am also starting to feel hungry. I didn't have much pain at all, but I am still rather swollen and have lots of gas in my chest. Been walking to try and get it it move. Tomorrow I should be allowed to move from the clear liquid stage to full liquids. Are you still on clear?

[Kerra 4]

Oh, and the sharp pain, if it's the same as what i am feeling, is due to swelling causing wicked restriction at this point. I was told it should subside. My band is also empty.

[gwenlyn089 0]

no, not clear. just all sugar free popsicles, broth, & Protein Shakes. have any other suggestions? my surgeon suggested anything that i can sip through a straw (without using a straw) i can eat. but wouldn't that be considered purreed food? - which is weeks 2-4.

[Kerra 4]

Not really sure! I am only allowed broth, Water, sugar free Popsicles( although i swear the ones they were giving me at the hospital were not sugar free) and sugar free Jello. Adding Protein Shakes tomorrow. The tightness in chest is making me wish I didn't do this. I am hoping it goes away!

[Emilie1 3]

My dr. Said just liquid...no purée. My favorite broths are from homemade Soups and bean broth, I just make sure I strain everything out. I freeze it so after fills when I have to be on liquid for a day or two I have it on hand. I hope this helps.

[mandagay 93]

Puréed foods can still be pretty thick. U have to be able to sip thru a straw right now by watering down with milk, Water, broth etc.

[gwenlyn089 0]

Not really sure! I am only allowed broth, Water, sugar free Popsicles( although i swear the ones they were giving me at the hospital were not sugar free) and sugar free Jello. Adding Protein shakes tomorrow. The tightness in chest is making me wish I didn't do this. I am hoping it goes away!

the tightness in my chest finally started to disappear today. i only get it now and then, but mostly about 10 minutes after drinking. i hope it goes away for you soon! keep walking & maybe that will help. i try to walk every hour for at least 5 minutes.

[Emilie1 3]

Not really sure! I am only allowed broth' date=' Water, sugar free Popsicles( although i swear the ones they were giving me at the hospital were not sugar free) and sugar free Jello. Adding Protein shakes tomorrow. The tightness in chest is making me wish I didn't do this. I am hoping it goes away![/quote']

The tightness in your chest can also be gas...move, move, move it should get better. If not call your Dr. Good luck...

[judych 225]

new to the forum, and banded monday. just wondering how other newbies are doing, and how everyone is adjusting. i had no fill at the time of surgery & was in a lot of pain up until today. i'm so proud of myself for not taking any pain/ nausea medicine today. however i am feeling hungry, which my surgeon said i probably shouldn't feel. anyone else feel this way?

also, about 10 minutes after i drink something, i get a sharp pain in my chest, and it's hard to breathe. is this a stuck feeling? or just that i drank too much?

look forward to talking with you all!

maybe a little of both?? are you waiting between sips?? im counting between mine, im nearly six weeks post op. i find that i get a pain in my chest as well if i drink too quickly.. i dont have any fill yet.

[neversatisfied 19]

i was banded on 4/23 also. I only experience the tightness when i gulp instead of sip. I havent experienced any hunger yet. I have been nibbling on Jello all day and i have 2 ounces of broth periodically. I stopped taking the pain meds days ago, it appears im allergic to them. i got hives all on my abdomen. Im only taking liquid tylenol now. I was only nauseated on day one. maybe this is TMI but i havent had a bowel movement since ive been home. that worries me

[judych 225]

i was banded on 4/23 also. I only experience the tightness when i gulp instead of sip. I havent experienced any hunger yet. I have been nibbling on Jello all day and i have 2 ounces of broth periodically. I stopped taking the pain meds days ago, it appears im allergic to them. i got hives all on my abdomen. Im only taking liquid tylenol now. I was only nauseated on day one. maybe this is TMI but i havent had a bowel movement since ive been home. that worries me

its great that you were able to get off the pain meds. im allergic to some of them as well... particularly morphine. you shouldnt need to take them for long. i think i was only on them for 36 hours if i remember. talking about bowels... im nearly 7 weeks out and im still having some issues. Lets hope this all sorts itself soon. good luck with it all.

[mandagay 93]

Milk of magnesia girls. It's a life saver!

[gwenlyn089 0]

i also stopped taking my pain medications today. no allergic reaction, but the pain has definitely subsided. no nausea either. just lots of gas. i am still trying to learn how to "sip". not that i gulped my drinks all the time, but i just feel so thirsty sometimes. all these Protein Drinks are definitely not helping with my thirst either.

as for the bowel movements, i mean think about it, we haven't ate anything in days, or weeks. (depending on your doctors orders for pre-op.) so i wouldn't be super concerned yet, but i'm sure milk of magnesia will definitely do the trick.

[judych 225]

Milk of magnesia girls. It's a life saver!

would you believe ive tried to get it here in australia and cant get it in my state?? grr... at the moment im ''bidding for a bottle of it'' on eBay... have you ever heard of anything so rediculous in all your life? ive complained in the chemist shops here that the good old remedies are being taken off the shelves and the more expensive drugs that make more money for the drug cartels are replacing it. We always had milk of magnesia in our house when i was growing up.