Members Being Banded In March 06

[scooter1 0]

Hi Jababat- I was banded on March 20th and have my first post-op visit with the Doctor today too. I am excited! How long is everyone waiting before they start exercising? I feel like I'm up to starting slow but haven't yet, I guess because I'm scared I'll hurt something.

[Elisabethsew 50]

I am so excited...and nervous...I'm being banded March 14. Would love to see who else is being banded this month, where you are from, and who's doing your banding!

I was banded on 3/30/06 in New York by Dr. Alan Geiss. He's done over 1000 bandings with a great success record.

Elisabeth

[Fat Crusader 0]

I was just banded March 27th...things were going pretty good until I tried a soy milk smoothie. Got terrible gas and had the dry heaves for a day...back to clear chicken broth and mylanta. My lap band doctor told me to get a steriod shot and nexium...problem...since I had surgery in Mexico I can't find a doctor state side that will see me. Anyone know an over the counter equivalent for nexium? Also, tried to walk around the block the other day and I thought I was going to die...stabbing pain in the middle of my chest...someone said that my band was hitting my diaphram anyone have this problem...did it go away? I have to be able to exercise.

[scooter1 0]

Hi Fat Crusader- I was banded March 20th and had the same stabbing pains when I walked in the middle of my chest. It was OK if I sat down but soon as I got up to walk it would start in again. The good news is it has went away, I guess it took about 11 days. So hang in there!

[mustang sally 0]

I was banded March 13 in Memphis, TN by Dr Madan. I am down 19 lbs and love it. My husband even says he can see it gone already. I am exercising and eating right.

Good luck to everyone.

[ethansgrandma 0]

i went back to the gym today for the first time since being banded (3/23). i had been taking small walks around the block but today decided to give it a go. my dh went also, this was his first time out to excercise since his thyroid surgery. i think it went pretty well. plan on going back tomorrow. i did make the mistake of lifting my grandson today. i felt a little pull and i sat down right away. just a force of habit i guess.

[A1ikou 0]

I was banded March 20th in Athens Greece by Doc. Gabril. I have done pretty well since then and am 22lbs down. I started taking gentle walks this week and hope to build up my time as I go along.

[oneflew 0]

I was banded on march 31 in Mexico. I'm not hungry, but I have been experiencing a very loose stool. Anyone else had this problem? No more gas pain, and a little soreness I guess at where the port incision is. I went back to work on Tuesday,(desk job), without any problems. I'm so glad to hear everyone is doing well! I have cooked some of the best, healthiest dishes for my family this week, and resisted the urge to taste anything. Whew, that was hard, but surprisingly without the hunger not as hard as I thought it would be. Good luck everyone and keep up the good work! :clap2:

sam

[RavensRiches 0]

I was banded March 28, 2006 in Monterrey, Mexico by Dr. Arturo Rodriguez. Looking forward to losing 50+ excess pounds that have been hounding me for about 8 years now. :clap2:

[willowbas 0]

Hi Jababat- I was banded on March 20th and have my first post-op visit with the Doctor today too. I am excited! How long is everyone waiting before they start exercising? I feel like I'm up to starting slow but haven't yet, I guess because I'm scared I'll hurt something.

I started exercising Monday (I was one week out) with walking for 30 minutes three times a week!

[legallyKristin 0]

I was banded on march 31 in Mexico. I'm not hungry, but I have been experiencing a very loose stool. Anyone else had this problem?

sam

Yup sounds exactly like what I had until I started on Mushies. You're not taking in much substance, so not much substance left to exit.

So those of us banded in early March, is everyone ready for their first fill??? I can't wait. My appetite is almost exactly what it was before surgery. Except for the fact that I cannot eat a toasted bagel. The stuck feeling is not a good one.

Kristin

[Vegaswildflower 0]

I was Banded 3/18 here in Las Vegas.

Ive been doing well, lost 20 lbs so far, start my musshies yesterday!

I have been walking 2.5 miles 3 time a week and I am looking forward to getting back in the gym.

My first Fill consult is in 3 more weeks!! Im very excited , but very nervous too.

[Tttterri 0]

Have lost 21 lbs in three weeks. Not too shabby!!

I had that stabbing pain in my left side for two days and was seriously scared I had ripped my port from my abdominal wall. Turned out it was my impending monthly cycle. I guess it will take a little time for all the organs to rearrange themselves in my shrinking stomach.

I go for a fill May 5. I have almost reached my mini goal. I'd pat myself on the back but I might strain my shoulder.....

[oneflew 0]

Thanks Kristin. Glad to know that is normal. On my week two I'm doing thicker liquids, but I don't seem to have any problem unless I have apple juice. I was never a big juice fan in the past because of all the calories, maybe my system is just not use to it. I am looking forward to mushies. yeahhh bring on the mashed foods! lol.

Good luck to all of us Marchers.

sam

[vlb11752 0]

Just thought I would check in with all you March banders. How's everyone doing?

I've had my first fill and it's like starting all over with learning the new eating habits. If I could just stop taking that last bite! All in all I'm still happy I did this.

No pb's yet...but I have the slime thing down...lol That's disgusting! And I've learned a valuable lesson...never, never, never eat cheese Peanut Butter crackers while driving in rush hour traffic...NOT GOOD!!!

Let me know how y'all are doing!