Just Banded on 2/25/13

[Bjc1227 64]

Frederic, how is your back doing?

I just got banded this morning and thought I was going to be one of the lucky few with no shoulder or back pain since my post surgery was going so well but a few hours after getting home I was taking the pain meds not because of stomach pain but because the stomach pain made the shoulder pain so bad.

[Frederic 500]

Frederic, how is your back doing?

Late last night I was able to pass gas and this morning the shoulder pain is pretty much gone. I can walk briskly around the house for about 6 min.s before my abdomen starts complaining. I'm going to try and do that every 2 hrs at least since it is also supposed to help keep the back and shoulder pain at bay.

[Bjc1227 64]

I'm glad to hear that you're doing better. So far this morning, I haven't had any pain medication, and I'm down to minor aches, here and there. Everything is getting easier to do, especially hooking the leash on my dog for our walks.

Good luck.

Late last night I was able to pass gas and this morning the shoulder pain is pretty much gone. I can walk briskly around the house for about 6 min.s before my abdomen starts complaining. I'm going to try and do that every 2 hrs at least since it is also supposed to help keep the back and shoulder pain at bay.

[**IP~LB** 279]

Congratulations to all of you!!!!

You will do awesome!

[Bjc1227 64]

Thanks for your encouragement. You have done really well.

Congratulations to all of you!!!!

You will do awesome!

[TheBet1969 9]

Congratulations! I was just banded on the 27th. Everything good so far!

Good luck! B

[TheBet1969 9]

Congratulations! I was banded on the 27th. I'm feeling good.

B.

[Bjc1227 64]

Congratulations on your banding. I'm glad to hear you're feeling well. If you're able, I'd love to hear from you on your progress. We're all on this journey together.

Congratulations! I was banded on the 27th. I'm feeling good.

B.

[Frederic 500]

Still not very hungry but doing alot better about getting my fluids and protien in. Looking forward to the increase in variety though tomorrow when I can start non-Clear liquids.

The Gas-X strips work amazingly well.

[Bjc1227 64]

I'm glad to hear you're doing better. I didn't know about Gas-X strips. Are you on Protein shakes now?

Still not very hungry but doing alot better about getting my fluids and protien in. Looking forward to the increase in variety though tomorrow when I can start non-clear liquids.< /p>

The Gas-X strips work amazingly well.

[Frederic 500]

not until tomorrow. Yesterday and today was Clear Liquids only so I've had some chicken broth and a New Whey Protein Drink so far. I'll probably have some beef broth for dinner.< /p>

[Bjc1227 64]

Okay, tomorrow will be an exciting day adding the Protein shakes. You should feel more satisfied. I made sugar-free Jello this afternoon and was surprised how much better it was than what I had in the hospital. Mine had more flavor and wasn't rubbery. Every day is an adventure.

not until tomorrow. Yesterday and today was clear liquids only so I've had some chicken broth and a New whey Protein Drink so far. I'll probably have some beef broth for dinner.

[Bjc1227 64]

I hope everyone is doing well. Last week I thought I was doing well, so I gave up pain medication and started doing too much. Needless to say, I paid or it. Most of this week, I have rested and taken meds when I needed them. I am feeling good enough today, that I drove to the grocery by myself. When I went last weekend, a neighbor drove me and though it was a short trip, I was worn out. I also hate imposing on friends and neighbors.

[Frederic 500]

I'm doing pretty well. Still surprised hw quickly I get tired and sneezing hurts a bit but for he most part I'm only feeling minor discomfort. I have grown tired of most of my allowed foods textures and flavors but I'm not hungry so I have taken tiny bites of foods I will have to wait another week before I can eat; I practic chewing them to mush and spitting them out it helps. It's getting harder to get my protien though I'm just so tired of the taste of whey. There is a price to having refined taste buds.

[Bjc1227 64]

I was also surprised how tired I got so easily. I was sleeping late and taking a nap in the afternoon. Usually I'm up early and up late. It's going to be hard giving up my nap when I go back to work next week.

So far I haven't had a problem with hunger, but I also am missing textures. When I was in the grocery today I longed for something with crunch. Oh well. I can tough it out.

When you feel a sneeze coming on, try holding your stomach. It seems to help. Have you tried powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein? My doctor recommended it and it's not bad.

Hang in there. Bonnie

I'm doing pretty well. Still surprised how quickly I get tired and sneezing hurts a bit but for he most part I'm only feeling minor discomfort. I have grown tired of most of my allowed foods textures and flavors but I'm not hungry so I have taken tiny bites of foods I will have to wait another week before I can eat; I practic chewing them to mush and spitting them out it helps. It's getting harder to get my protien though I'm just so tired of the taste of whey. There is a price to having refined taste buds.