January 2013 Bandsters Unite

[brannewmee 103]

I too have a strange pain in my left side and I do NOT think is gas. the only way I know to describe it is a "stitch" our cramp in my side like you sometimes get when you eat right before exercising? not too worried about it though.' date=', will ask my surgeon when I see him Monday.[/quote']

That's the exact feeling I get. I haven't asked what it Is but it only happens once in a while. I'm 4 n 1/2 weeks post op n still get the pain once in a while. I don't think it's gas pain either but it feels like when you exsersize n don't breath right. Let me know if find out what it is.

[Blondie638 98]

Learning how to eat again!

This is difficult! Take smaller bites, wait, chew.... And no drinking while eating!

Lots to learn!!

[brannewmee 103]

Learning how to eat again!

This is difficult! Take smaller bites' date=' wait, chew.... And no drinking while eating!

Lots to learn!![/quote']

Ugh. So true. Still learning here too. Hey it's a 37 year habit for me that I have to break so yes, it's gonna take time. I've been using baby spoons n cocktail forks to eat n really helps. My bites aren't as small as they probably should be but they are not a table spoon big either.

[babykins529 189]

Ugh. So true. Still learning here too. Hey it's a 37 year habit for me that I have to break so yes, it's gonna take time. I've been using baby spoons n cocktail forks to eat n really helps. My bites aren't as small as they probably should be but they are not a table spoon big either.

That's what I told my husband last night when we went to dinner and I had Tomato Soup and a small portion of mashed potatoes (the waitress looked at me funny for just a sec lol) and I got the Soup first and was sipping and sipping, then got the potatoes and was taking small nibbles, but I had to keep reminding myself to set the spoon down, and before I know it, I'm FULL! He's like, you need to remember the rules dear, and I'm like, ITS A 30 YEAR HABBIT!!!! hahaha. Oh this will take sometime. But worth it obviously!

[Blahhhhh 16]

Learning how to eat again!

This is difficult! Take smaller bites, wait, chew.... And no drinking while eating!

Lots to learn!!

Totally agree blondie! I have been having trouble not wanting to drink while I eat something! I bought a toddler set and eat with that spoon and fork when I am home. I always use my smaller plates when I am eating as well! When I have gone out, I have used the tip of my fork for reference. It sure does take some getting used to when taking the "time" to eat! I work a lot and am in school so planning has been my downfall, I am determined to plan better this week as I move into soft foods! Yay!

[TxMamaof3 7]

hello everyone! i was banded on january 25th and have lost 21lbs so far since the pre-op diet <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> recovery is going well.. gas pain all gone thank goodness and just began the mushies stage..... tonight for some reason i am in great pain on my left side....not where my port is but further back.. when i breathe in its a killer <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> i am getting worked up on googling stuff to see what this could possibly be... so i decided to come on here and ask ya'll for your help before rushing to the emergency(my anxiety takes toll of me so im just trying to calm myself <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> ) .... has anyone ever had this???

I know the exact feeling that you are having! I've noticed the pain too and called my doctor. They said that it was probably gas so I've done everything to expel the gas. Then a few days ago I noticed that the pain came after I ate. I really think that it's your body saying, whoa, something is different here. My advice would be to eat super slow and very small portions. Since I revamped my eating, the pain is not as strong.

[Augustina 5]

Hello errrbody!

Finallly, I'm postin on this thread. I was banded on 1/14/13 in Worcester, MA, at St. Vincent's Medical Center by Dr. Michael Potter (TMI?) hahaha and tomorrow marks 1 full month post op. So far I am down 30lbs!

I've had lots of struggles thus far and am not recooping like a lot of you folks (lucky duckies!), but I'm trying to remain strong! Congrats to all of you on your new journey!

Friend me so we can chitty chat!

Much <3

[tigerlillie 43]

Hello errrbody!

Finallly' date=' I'm postin on this thread. I was banded on 1/14/13 in Worcester, MA, at St. Vincent's Medical Center by Dr. Michael Potter (TMI?) hahaha and tomorrow marks 1 full month post op. So far I am down 30lbs!

I've had lots of struggles thus far and am not recooping like a lot of you folks (lucky duckies!), but I'm trying to remain strong! Congrats to all of you on your new journey!

Friend me so we can chitty chat!

Much <3[/quote']

Hi there - I was banded 1/21 and I am now starting to struggle some. I wont have my first fill until 2/26. I have gained 1.5 and not sure why ugh!!!

[Augustina 5]

I gained a pound too... it's Water weight! You can fluctuate around 5lbs, don't worry. Are you weighing yourself everyday? I know it's tempting, but can be destructive, at least that's what I've found. I can guarantee you're not consuming enough to gain 1.5 lbs...

Keep at it girl, you go this!

[tigerlillie 43]

I gained a pound too... it's Water weight! You can fluctuate around 5lbs' date=' don't worry. Are you weighing yourself everyday? I know it's tempting, but can be destructive, at least that's what I've found. I can guarantee you're not consuming enough to gain 1.5 lbs...

Keep at it girl, you go this![/quote']

I also know I don't get enough Fluid in. I have tried, but just don't make it. I don't remember to drink until I'm thirsty. I hate that too

[Augustina 5]

Girllll... That's been my biggest challenge is drinking too little and eating too little Protein. I'm just too full most of the time. I try to keep the cap off my water bottle so I constantly remind myself to sip all day long. You'll get there tho.

[sweet G 5]

Hello everyone. I was banned on

January 8, 2013. Just thought I would post to show how my journey is going.

I am 5'7

Starting weight -248

First fill 2/13/13 weight-226

Down 22 pounds

[cofoner 23]

At the doctors for my first fill. Down 28lbs since pre-op diet. Yay me!! Continued success to all of us January bandsters!!

[anniearrr 59]

I was banded jan 25th. Down 30 since preop, 8 since surgery. Just starting solids to day.

[Soon2Bsmall03 13]

i started solids today and i definately over did it trial and error i guess ) my husband brought me a small chicken shawarma for lunch and i thought i was taking my time... i didn't eat all of it but afterwards and up until now (3 hours later) and im still hurting like chest area? has this happened to anyone? and i keep belching... like a lot!!!!! (tmi sorry) any tips on how to know when youre full without feeling that full feeling?!!?