JULY 2013 BAND BUDDIES

[Steffyp 63]

I was banded on the 25th and the gas pains have pretty much subsided and I'm still pretty sore around the incision sites, but now I'm dealing with EXTREME hunger pains! All these liquid Protein Drinks are starting to make me more nauseous with every sip! I'm so tempted to eat some pudding or thin mashed potatoes. Help! Did anyone else have this problem?!

Yes, I had this problem also. Try creamier Soups and Tomato Soup. They are a little thicker and will keep you full longer. Hang in there, the mushies are coming!

[readysetg070113 1,476]

Hey July buddies anyone get their first fill yet ? I went today it felt kinda weird I'm able to drink just feels weird do reaching out to see how you are feeling with the first fill ... I gained 3 lbs how I have no idea but the nurse said it was normal trying to sick to 1000 -1200 calories a day don't kno how I gained ... Wondering if any one else has gone through this ...

[Pitter12 3]

Any one having headaches? I was banded on July 9th and for the last week I'm getting headaches. I'm scared to try and swallow a pill.

[miss679 39]

I had a horrible headache the day before surgery, only had one day of pre-op liquid diet but it was a bad one. I got banded on the 26th and I am allowed to take some of my usual daily prescriptions. Are you having trouble with keeping things down?

Best of luck!

[Pitter12 3]

Yes, I'm keeping everything down. It's an adjustment on how to eat slow. I've ate to fast a couple of times and though I was dying. I'm going for my first full on Wednesday. I'm a little nervous.

[miss679 39]

Can I ask what it was like when you ate too quickly? Thanks!

[Pitter12 3]

I had tight feeling in my chest. It finally went away after 20 mins. One of my co works told me about these Vitamins called Papaya Enzymes. They are to help digest for food faster if you eat to fast. I've not done any research or ask my DR about them.

[heatheri99 4]

I got my band on the 26th my gas pains are horrible they said my hiatal hernia was huge and there was alot of air my left shoulder is terrible and I feel like I want to burp but I can't. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!

[dragonflylvr21 161]

I was banded the 24th and the gas is the worst pain! I have been taking gas x and walking a lot!!! I have trouble burping too but the gas x helps it escape from the other end!

[Tamsboyd 40]

I've been taking Gas X twice a day since my banding on the 23rd. It had helped a lot. Any moving you can do will help also. I've noticed that when I lay on my side I get a lot of gas out.

[aviva1979 375]

Congrats on being banded. For healing it is impt to follow whatever post op diet your doc gave you. Have you had broth or hot tea? That has helped my hunger pains at times.

[GeorgeSeifert 49]

So, I had a horrible scare yesterday and trust me, it takes a lot. I opened a new bag or Protein Shake mix, Cookies and cream, not sure why, I don't like cookies and cream but anyway, it was a zip lock type of bag but it was sealed shut so I had to cut the bag open. I make my shake, sit down and take a sip. It burned my throat, like it was acid. I should mention that it smelled odd, like burnt. I took it back to GNC and swapped it out. The girl said straight away that it smelled odd. Back to vanilla and chocolate!

[GeorgeSeifert 49]

Hey July buddies anyone get their first fill yet ? I went today it felt kinda weird I'm able to drink just feels weird do reaching out to see how you are feeling with the first fill ... I gained 3 lbs how I have no idea but the nurse said it was normal trying to sick to 1000 -1200 calories a day don't kno how I gained ... Wondering if any one else has gone through this ...

When were you banded? I need filled so bad. I really have no restrictions and can eat and drink all I want. Thank god I have a small amount of will power and stayed pretty much on the diet.

[GeorgeSeifert 49]

I was banded the 24th and the gas is the worst pain! I have been taking gas x and walking a lot!!! I have trouble burping too but the gas x helps it escape from the other end!

Banded on the 12th and I still have gas pains in my shoulder. Nothing really helped, helps. I tried everything too...

[GeorgeSeifert 49]

I've been taking Gas X twice a day since my banding on the 23rd. It had helped a lot. Any moving you can do will help also. I've noticed that when I lay on my side I get a lot of gas out.

Gas seeks the path of least resistance. One thing that helped, was go down to your knees and then go down to your elbows with your butt in the air. Trust me, it sounds crazy but it works. This tip came from someone on here.