March 2013 Surgery Dates?

[dallas-texxa 4]

I just decided to do this. March 22 is my date. I'm down 7 lbs in a week pre-op. one lb away from one-Derland, and 79 more to go. I have so much to learn. Can anyone address my concern of Hair loss after surgery? Any other things I should know would be helpful.

[aneverso 9]

Can someone tell me how long it takes for swelling to go down I feel like I'm bloated all the time on day 3 post op

[Shelleymb 75]

Can someone tell me how long it takes for swelling to go down I feel like I'm bloated all the time on day 3 post op

My gas pains have gone down tremendously. Here is what I did, I laid flat on my back with no pillow under my head, but with two pillows elevating my hips. Slept like that for a few hours and most of the gas followed there. And then you just have to toot. Kinda gross, but it works, I am moving so much better.

[karanicole26 39]

I'm day 3 post op as well and don't have any swelling or bloating except for the main incision site is a little red and swollen.

[aneverso 9]

Thanks I will definitely try that cuz the gas pains suck bad

[AbbieL 63]

Thanks I will definitely try that cuz the gas pains suck bad

Honestly..... it was day 5 post op for me to have the bloated feeling reduce and day 6 for the gas related shoulder pain. I took gas x but for me it did nothing. Now day 9 I feel great, except for tightness around my belly button incision. If I get up from the couch too quick it hurts.

[aeromech 202]

My gas pains have gone down tremendously. Here is what I did' date=' I laid flat on my back with no pillow under my head, but with two pillows elevating my hips. Slept like that for a few hours and most of the gas followed there. And then you just have to toot. Kinda gross, but it works, I am moving so much better.[/quote']

Lmao!! My wife would kill me if I farted on/near the pillows.... hahaha

Wednesday is my band-day!!! I am so excited for the official beginning of this new journey!

[JennB1869 12]

At night it helps to fart it out.. Lol day 3 of post op and I haven't had to take gas X or any other gas meds. I haven't really eaten at all but today I'm hungry as hell.. I'm ready to move to solids =)

[karanicole26 39]

I'm day 3 post op and I didn't have gas pains at first so I thought I was in the clear. Boy was I wrong! This morning the pains hit. I've taken gas x but can't tell if its working yet. I hope it does and hopefully these shoulder pains don't last long. Very uncomfortable.

[tabba1980 0]

I am on day 5 and my gas pains are do much better. I did a heating pad and lots if gas x. Sitting and kinda pushing into my gas areas helped move them out. I still have but not painful anymore.

[cullychick 46]

I'm day 3 post op and I didn't have gas pains at first so I thought I was in the clear. Boy was I wrong! This morning the pains hit. I've taken gas x but can't tell if its working yet. I hope it does and hopefully these shoulder pains don't last long. Very uncomfortable.

I am post op day 5 and my shoulder pains just started getting worse these last two days. It's frustrating! GasX does not help mine.

[Timey 11]

Timely, I am also 21st March. Lets keep it touch and swap notes!

Ok I sure will, I am getting a lil nervous right now just thinking about it.

[hlyons9088888 2]

Hey y'all! My lap band slipped about 4 mos ago. I was in the process of graduating from college and moving to a new town/state! I had my lapband recited on Monday. The doctor kept me in the hospital over night and kept me on no food or liquids until Tuesday afternoon until about 3. He then put me on a Clear Liquids diet until next Weds 3/20. I'm sure he is just taking extra precautions as to not have it slip again but man it's killing me! I don't think I mentioned but I have had the band since July 09 and went through 3 yrs of college with it! I thought I was a pro but it's like I'm learning everything over again!!

[hlyons9088888 2]

I am post op day 5 and my shoulder pains just started getting worse these last two days. It's frustrating! GasX does not help mine.

Girl, walk walk walk. It's truly the only thing that helps! Also life your arms above your head as much as you can. Also if you have someone around that can rub your shoulders it will relieve the pain and let you relax a little with everything!

[dsheperis 21]

I wanted to follow up here then I will move my posts over to the March bandsters! I am 2 weeks post op (band date March 4) and down 15 lbs! I started puréed foods today and had a soft egg and puréed vegetable Soup. They are more filling than the liquids! I didn't feel a hunger pang until day 13 postoperative. Also, I have had virtually no pain and my scars are TINY! Couldn't be happier!

This week will be a test as I travel to a work event for 4 days. That means preparing Protein Shakes in the airport and hotel, finding soup or tuna salad for meals, etc.. Will be a challenge but I'm up for it! Travel advice would be great.

I have found that shaking my Protein shakes instead of blending with ice reduces gas and bloating. So I'll be the lady with a shaker and a ziplock of powder walking around the convention halls