New to Band and Forum

[maryb 1]

I received my band Tuesday, March 14, 2006. I am feeling a little down today because I am having a lot of gas pains (I think it is gas). I also feel like vomiting. Anyone else feel like this in first week?:help:

[NJChick 3]

Hi Mary and Welcome !!

Congratulations on being banded Yes I felt alot of pain my first week, gas and just plain old icky. Hang in there, it does get better

Hugs..

[maryb 1]

I called my Doctor because the nausea got much worse. He called in a suppository prescription and said to stick to Clear liquids only. No more applesauce!

I am feeling a little better since the suppository, and held down most of a sugar free Popsicle.

My legs however were hurting, so I filled up my tub with hot Water and turned on the jets. I sat on the side of the tub and put my legs in only. Now, my legs feel better.

Thank you for the support.:clap2:

[the best me 6]

Hang on Mary, it gets better! That first week or two can be quite an adjustment. Give that band area some time to rest and heal. Sip slowly. If the applesauce you were eating was eaten too fast or if your bites were too big, it may have caused some discomfort. You will be able to ease back into it soon. I was surprised, in the beginning, just how small a small bite was! Get a toddler spoon and a crab/shrimp for eating, that tends to help keep your bites super small as you move through your food stages. Listen to your body and your new band. If it isn't comfortable, slow down, and don't move to the next food stage so quickly. It doesn't last forever, so you will be okay. Just enjoy the weight loss! Welcome to LBT!

[maryb 1]

You are right! I was trying too hard to stick to a schedule of food, shake, food, shake, food shake. I know better now!

I am feeling good again today.

Thank you all for your support!